Strategic Thinking

Understanding the importance of public support, I Street Public Affairs partner, Josh Wood led a team along with the Kings and city officials to launch extensive public engagement initiatives. They organized town hall meetings, public forums, and interactive sessions to educate the community about the benefits of the new arena, addressing concerns directly and gathering feedback to refine their proposals.
Josh and his team strategically negotiated with various stakeholders, including local businesses, environmental groups, and community leaders, to garner support. These negotiations often led to compromises, such as enhancements to local infrastructure and commitments to environmental sustainability, which helped to sway public opinion in favor of the project. To counteract skepticism about the economic benefits of the arena, the team commissioned detailed economic impact studies. These studies highlighted the potential for job creation, increased tourism, and long-term economic growth, providing a solid foundation for arguing the case for public investment.
These challenges necessitated extensive negotiations and modifications to the original proposals to address financial concerns, overcome political hurdles, and sway public opinion in favor of the project.