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Centennial Yards Co. Unveils Plans for 480,000-Square-Foot Entertainment District in Downtown Atlanta

by Hayden Spiess

Atlanta — Centennial Yards Co., a development entity owned by CIM Group, has unveiled plans for a new entertainment district that will comprise the next phase of its $5 billion Centennial Yards mixed-use destination in downtown Atlanta. Spanning eight acres adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, the mixed-use entertainment will span 480,000 square feet across four buildings, in addition to a fan gathering area that the developer says will be heavily utilized during the games held in Atlanta during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Designed by Gensler, the new …

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Notes Live to Open $220 Million Music, Entertainment Venue in Texas

by Hayden Spiess

McKinney, Texas —Hospitality and entertainment operator Notes Live will open Sunset Amphitheater, a $220 million live music and entertainment venue, in the northern Dallas suburb of McKinney. Situated on a 46-acre site, the venue will have the capacity to house about 20,000 people and will feature more than 250 luxury firepit suites, owners club seats and traditional reserved seats in the middle and lower levels of the bowl. Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the year, with completion expected in 2026. 

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Lighting Up A City

by Hayden Spiess

From the outside, the story of the Kansas City Power & Light District seems like a familiar one: an urban revitalization fueled by a succession of development milestones. Looking closer — and talking with people who have been a part of the journey — reveals something much more interesting — even remarkable. Today, as the project celebrates its 15-year anniversary, the $1 billion mixed-use district that received the Urban Land Institute Award of Excellence in 2009 isn’t just going strong, it’s reaching new heights. In the process, the Power & …

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Comcast Spectator, Cordish Cos. to Implement $12 Million Renovations at Xfinity Live! Development in Philadelphia

by Hayden Spiess

Philadelphia — Comcast Spectator and The Cordish Cos. plan to implement $12 million in renovations at Xfinity Live! in Philadelphia. The property is situated within The Philadelphia Sports Complex. Originally developed by the companies in 2012, the development features restaurant and entertainment space, with tenants including Broad Street Bullies Pub, PBR Philly, 1100 Social, Victory Beer Hall, Chickie’s and Pete’s, Geno’s Steaks and Lorenzo and Sons Pizza. Planned upgrades at the property include both interior and exterior improvements and the addition of new gathering areas and terraces. Construction is scheduled to …

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EEE: Entertainment Concepts, Investors and Consumers Focus on the Bottom Line

by Hayden Spiess

Los Angeles — With interest rates and inflation being what they have been, it’s no surprise that money was one of the top concerns – and topics of conversation – among panelists at InterFace Conference Group’s Entertainment Evolution Experience (EEE), which was held at the J.W. Marriott at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles on February 6 and 7.  “The commonality is we’re all here to make money,” said Paul Kurzawa, COO of CenterCal Properties and moderator of the “Converting Experience to ROI — Making Sense of Sensory in Real …

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Chicken N Pickle to Open 43,000-Square-Foot Venue at The Farm in Allen in Texas

by Hayden Spiess

Allen, Texas — Eatertainment concept Chicken N Pickle has broken ground on a new venue at The Farm in Allen, a 135-acre mixed-use project located in the Dallas suburb of Allen. Upon completion, the facility will comprise 43,000 square feet and feature indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, lawn games and a full-service restaurant. The opening is scheduled for early 2025. Other entertainment tenants at The Farm, which is being developed by JaRyCo, include High 5 and The Hub. 

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EEE: Today’s Premier Entertainment Experiences Merge the Physical, Digital Worlds

by Hayden Spiess

Brick-and-mortar spaces aren’t the only areas where consumers exist nowadays. There’s the omnichannel approach that includes online shopping, yes, but today’s forward-thinking landlords and tenants know that the digital sphere is the next great conquest. This was one of the primary arguments made at InterFace Conference Group’s Entertainment Evolution Experience (EEE), which was held at the J.W. Marriott at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles on February 6 and 7.  “Consumers are back and looking for experiences, but it really has to mean something to leave the sofa and comfort …

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The Escape Game Opens 4,172-Square-Foot Venue in Atlanta

by Hayden Spiess

Atlanta — Interactive escape room concept The Escape Game has opened a 4,172-square-foot facility at The Interlock, a vertical mixed-use property located in the Midtown neighborhood of Atlanta. Located under Puttshack, The Escape Game Atlanta features immersive entertainment with multi-room experiences. Established in 2014, the brand currently operates venues in 34 cities across 19 states. 

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Entertainment Concepts Take Center Stage as Consumers Limit Retail Spending

by Hayden Spiess

The economy has constricted consumers’ wallets, but the desire for entertainment has kept them spending…on the right concepts.  Rising prices have made just about everyone conscientious about their spending. That, naturally, includes shoppers.  Dixon Greenwood, principal at Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, notes 2023 overall tax receipts at the dining, shopping, lodging and entertainment destination are down more than 10 percent from the company’s 2022 numbers. “Now, that’s off some extreme growth during and after COVID, so numbers are still very good, but what it says pretty clearly is …

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