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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 37 MIN

Inside Sports Architecture: Building Spaces Where Sports Happen | EP129

from The Everyday Scholar

In this Voices in the Field episode, hosts Dr. Jim Reese and Dr. Brittany Jacobs welcome Jamie Benallo, Associate Principal and Senior Architect at Populous, to explore how sports and recreation facilities are designed with long-term impact in mind. Jamie shares her path into sports architecture and explains how listening to communities, athletes, and stakeholders is central to creating adaptable, future-ready spaces. Jamie also offers insight into her work on the Denver Summit NWSL expansion projects, highlighting the collaboration required to balance athlete needs, fan experience, and community use. She closes with advice for students pursuing careers in sport management and related fields, emphasizing curiosity, relationship-building, and learning the craft before chasing titles.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Voices in the Field episode, hosts Dr. Jim Reese and Dr. Brittany Jacobs welcome Jamie Benallo, Associate Principal and Senior Architect at Populous, to explore how sports and recreation facilities are designed with long-term impact in mind. Jamie shares her path into sports architecture and explains how listening to communities, athletes, and stakeholders is central to creating adaptable, future-ready spaces. Jamie also offers insight into her work on the Denver Summit NWSL expansion projects, highlighting the collaboration required to balance athlete needs, fan experience, and community use. She closes with advice for students pursuing careers in sport management and related fields, emphasizing curiosity, relationship-building, and learning the craft before chasing titles.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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