Louis Cunningham, partner in Irving, TX-based BlackmanCunningham, tells GlobeSt.com that talks have begun with investorsto develop a basketball and volleyball training center, conceivablya prototype for smaller venues that are part of the alliance'surban development model. If the project becomes reality, itsprograms will be aimed at middle school, high school and collegeathletes to hone their skills on the courts. Cunningham says theplan also calls for programs with times and skill levels that areconducive to business people interested in fitness and agility.

The site has yet to go under contract, but Cunningham vows itwill become a reality--and perhaps in the not too distant future.Meanwhile, partners from RTKL and G2 Strategic are in Europe tomine larger projects for the alliance, according to Cunningham. TheUS, Europe, South America and Asia are on the alliance's itinerary.And, he adds, there are several deals under negotiation although hecan't go into detail.

The alliance officially rolled out the door earlier this week,with its first project in Panama. Cunningham says the 400-acreRoberto Duran Stadium has been mapped out for a major overhaulalong with surrounding land to create a sports and entertainmentcomplex as an economic engine for Panama City. He says the plan isawaiting government approval.