A free open symposium on the often turbulent relationship between professional sports franchises, their fans and the cities they call home. Franchise owners often use the threat of a move as leverage to extract costly concessions from city officials.
Owners claim that moving is nece ssary to ensure the continued financial health of their franchises.
But while new stadiums and luxury boxes may help franchise owners achieve that goal, there is growing evidence that luring a new or existing sports franchise to a city may not be the economic panacea envisioned by officials. Symposium Presentations are designed to encourage debate among panelists. Attendees are also invited to comment and ask questions after each presentation. The symposium welcomes additional participants. Please contact Dr. Ronald Bishop at Drexel University if you know of a potential panelist.