The Athletic Business Podcast: An Architect's View on Reopening Rec Centers with Adam Bastjan

May 26, 2020

Adam Bastjan of architecture firm Kahler Slater breaks down considerations for reopening campus recreation centers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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For more, read Adam's piece titled "The Importance of Collegiate Recreation in Post-COVID Education" on athleticbusiness.com.

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