Steve Haemmerle of Hunden Partners to Moderate Panel at Public-Private Partnership Conference & Expo

Hunden Partners has announced that Steve Haemmerle, Executive Vice President, will serve as the moderator for a session at the 2024 Public-Private Partnership Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas. Haemmerle, who has vast experience in public, private, and not-for-profit real estate, will lead discussions on the University of Kansas (KU) Gateway District. This panel will delve into the mixed-use and public-private partnership (P3) stadium project, showcasing it as a success story in transformation and development.

The panel, titled "University of Kansas Gateway Project: A Story of Transformation Via a Stadium and Mixed-Use P3," is scheduled for March 13, featuring key figures from the University of Kansas, including Heather Blanck, Chief Procurement Officer, and Jeff DeWitt, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice Chancellor, Finance. They will offer insights into the planning, feasibility, financing, and implementation strategy of this significant mixed-use endeavor. The project aims to enhance the north entrance of the KU campus, transforming it into a vibrant multi-use district and football stadium that benefits the student population and the wider community.

Rob Hunden, CEO & Founder of Hunden Partners, expressed excitement about the project's progression from initial concept to a placemaking achievement, emphasizing the expected long-term benefits for KU and its community. The panel will also cover best practices and recommendations for other universities and communities interested in similar P3 partnerships.