Elizabeth Rembert

Elizabeth Rembert, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in higher education, explores the fascinating trend of colleges partnering with retirement communities. She shares heartwarming stories of intergenerational friendships, like the mentorship between an 81-year-old and a college student. Rembert discusses how these arrangements offer financial solutions for schools struggling with enrollment, while also examining the challenges in creating these partnerships. The conversation unveils the benefits of shared learning and community for both seniors and students, shedding light on a unique educational evolution.

David Carlock, founder of Machete Group who builds mixed-use districts around stadiums, discusses why teams invest in real estate to create year-round destinations. Elizabeth Rembert, municipal finance reporter, covers how UConn women’s basketball boosted university revenue and local economic activity. They explore stadium-driven development, fan experience upgrades, NIL impacts, and how major events accelerate soccer’s U.S. growth.