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The study also analyzed the economic\xa0impact of sports and entertainment venues in the District to date, as well as the impact of\xa0potential relocations of existing major sports teams into Washington, DC.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxd61neg000e01m7tjdbj2sl@published'}, {'data': {'clipSrc': 'https://omny.fm/shows/the-sports-junkies/mayor-bowser-breaks-down-the-commanders-path-back', 'clipURL': 'https://omny.fm/shows/the-sports-junkies/mayor-bowser-breaks-down-the-commanders-path-back', 'embedSize': 'wide-image', 'componentVariation': 'omny'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/omny/instances/clxd7i3sm004b357jto5opda3@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“We know how important sports are to our city’s economy and culture,” said Mayor Muriel\xa0Bowser. “They create jobs, generate tax revenue, and spur economic development. But sports\xa0also create a lot of pride in our city, they bring people together, and we look forward to\xa0continuing to support our teams in ways that benefit our city and our residents.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxd61u21000h357jfxu956vh@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The District commissioned the report to support DMPED’s work to plan, coordinate, and support\xa0professional and recreational sports in Washington, DC. Key findings of the report include:', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxd62fmx0011357j6jtq24pt@published'}, {'data': {'text': '• Major sports are a significant export of the District’s economy, generating $5 billion in\xa02022 and attracting 7.4 million visitors in 2023 (with 88% being non-District residents).', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxd62mw2001b357jzt8vtwoj@published'}, {'data': {'text': '• The District’s major sports teams and facilities have catalyzed neighborhood prosperity,\xa0with commercial real estate development near the District’s sports facilities outpacing\xa0District-wide developments in the years following each facility’s opening.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxd62qtd001l357j0ortv6k2@published'}, {'data': {'text': '• “Anchor” sports facilities generate greater localized benefits than “islands,” as anchors\xa0are well-integrated into urban environments, maximizing pedestrian and economic\xa0activity, while islands prioritize parking over creating a vibrant and productive economic\xa0ecosystem.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxd62wf0001v357jr0lbkyvg@published'}, {'data': {'text': '• Hosting an NFL franchise is a once in a generation placemaking opportunity that would\xa0annually produce an estimated $1.26 billion in economic revenue, 2,095 jobs, $289.8\xa0million in labor income, and $26 million in tax revenue.<br />A recent poll found that 76% of DC residents want the next Washington Commanders football\xa0stadium to return to DC.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxd631ks0025357j9lq1nbbd@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Last year, Mayor Bowser created the DMPED Sports Team to work closely with the District’s\xa0professional teams and coordinate across District agencies, including the Chief Financial Officer\xa0and Events DC, to maintain, attract, and grow world-class sports teams and sporting events in\xa0Washington, DC.<br />The full study can be found at <a href="https://dmped.dc.gov/"><strong>https://dmped.dc.gov/</strong></a>. 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