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Development Feasibility Of Louis Armstrong Park-Revised Report, Harrison Price Company
Development Feasibility Of Louis Armstrong Park-Revised Report, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Armstrong Park was developed by the City of New Orleans to memorialize the contributions of one its greatest citizens, Louis Armstrong. The City’s goal was to create a park which would be a living and dynamic reflection of Armstrong’s cultural legacy. In response to the City of New Orleans solicitation for development interest, HPC was retained by Tommy Walker Spectaculars to conceptualize the content of an opportunity, specifically: to recommend a concept of development and phasing; to determine an appropriate investment level and development cost consistent with market support; to analyze the financial implications of the recommended development; to assess …
Market And Financial Analysis Of A 1,200-Foot Tower In New Orleans, Harrison Price Company
Market And Financial Analysis Of A 1,200-Foot Tower In New Orleans, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Tower of New Orleans, Inc. was formed for the express purpose of developing and operating a major multi-purpose tower in downtown New Orleans, which included 18 levels of space for: observation decks, restaurant, lounge, night club, bistro, IMAX theater, and electronic games parlor. The tower was scheduled to open on May 12, 1984 in conjunction with the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition, and was to be located on the Expo site. The tower was to be privately operated during the Expo, and afterward as a commercial venture serving the extensive tourist and convention industries in New Orleans. In conjunction with …
Attendance Potential And Parking Requirements For A Family Recreation Complex/Las Vegas, Nevada - Final Report And Planning Guidelines For A Themed Specialty Retail Center In Las Vegas, Nevada, Harrison Price Company
Attendance Potential And Parking Requirements For A Family Recreation Complex/Las Vegas, Nevada - Final Report And Planning Guidelines For A Themed Specialty Retail Center In Las Vegas, Nevada, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Huck’s Landing, Inc. was a venture of Tom Carter Enterprises to develop a major family-oriented recreation complex in Las Vegas, Nevada, for which the company was under negotiations for an 80-acre site at a prime Las Vegas Stripe location. As envisioned, the project was to include: a 1000 room hotel with casino, a themed retail center, 60 lane bowling alley, a special use theater facility, a large games arcade, two miniature golf courses, a “Showboat” restaurant, roller skating rink, and a 20-25 acre $50 million water-oriented recreation facility to be known as Huck’s Landing, themed around Mark Twain’s 1860s America. …
Economic Impact Of The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition , December Supplemental Report, Harrison Price Company, Sharon J. Dalrymple, Winston Lill
Economic Impact Of The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition , December Supplemental Report, Harrison Price Company, Sharon J. Dalrymple, Winston Lill
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In November 1980, Harrison Price Company (HPC) completed a revised economic planning analysis for the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition, which finalized attendance projections, physical facilities requirements, and estimates of financial performance. As a supplement to that study, the fair’s organization committee, Louisiana World Exposition, Inc. requested HPC to prepare an economic impact analysis of the event, focusing on certain key sectors of the local economy that would be appreciably stimulated by the staging of a major world exposition. The sectors are employment, retail sales, demand for materials, and services consumed in the construction and operation of the fair, and tax …
Revised Planning Guidelines For The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition, Harrison Price Company
Revised Planning Guidelines For The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In planning for the 1984 World Exposition, Louisiana World Exposition, Inc. retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to prepare a report that synthesized all prior studies while incorporating new considerations that had come to light since the prior studies were completed. The report has the following sections: 1) introduction, 2) attendance planning, 3) project sizing, 4) supporting infrastructure, 5) economic parameters, and 6) executive summary. The report includes 24 tables.
Interim Memorandum On Attendance Planning And Site Requirements, Harrison Price Company
Interim Memorandum On Attendance Planning And Site Requirements, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
An interim memorandum sent by Harrison Price of the Harrison Price Company to Petr Spurney of the Louisiana World Exposition, Inc. concerning attendance projections for the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition. The document includes the following tables: Table 1, local attendance; Table 2, non-resident and resident attendance; Table 3, attendance models computed using the penetration experience of five other fairs applied to the 1984 New Orleans population.
Preliminary Concept Development Study For A Proposed Theme Park In Mexico City, Harrison Price Company
Preliminary Concept Development Study For A Proposed Theme Park In Mexico City, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In 1979, Companias Cuauhtemoc and Sea World, Inc. were considering the development of a major theme park complex or entertainment center in Mexico City. In late 1979, the companies jointly retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to evaluate the potential market support for, and to determine the economic feasibility of the project and its major parts, a large sea-life park and a major themed amusement park. The report includes the following sections: 1) introduction; 2) major conclusions of the market study: climate and site selection, proposed concept and theme, market support, attendance, visitation patterns, recommended operating hours, physical planning guidelines, …
Outlook For The Proposed Union Station Entertainment Center, Harrison Price Company, Harrison A. Price, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Outlook For The Proposed Union Station Entertainment Center, Harrison Price Company, Harrison A. Price, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
MCA, Inc. and The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) jointly retained Harrison Price Company (HPC) to conduct a preliminary feasibility analysis of the Phase 1 redevelopment of historic Union Station in Los Angeles, California as an entertainment center. HPC’s report has six sections: Section 1, introduction; Section 2, an evaluation of the subject site and project concept; Section 3 an examination of the size and characteristics of available market support; Section 4, Attendance and visitor expenditure estimates along with physical planning recommendations; Section 5, preliminary financial analysis, including estimated operating revenues and expenses, site rehabilitation costs, and residual funds …
Economic Feasibility Analysis Of Water Wonderland, Economics Research Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Economic Feasibility Analysis Of Water Wonderland, Economics Research Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Netherlands National Tourist Office, in conjunction with Rijkswaterstaat, was planning the development of a major new entertainment/educational complex designed to commemorate the long history of Dutch struggle against the sea. The proposed development was tentatively called Water Wonderland and was planned for development at a site near Lelystad, Netherlands as well as an alternative site near Willemstad. The study focuses on delineating economic and physical planning parameters necessary to develop Water Wonderland at a site in the Netherlands that would be both commercially and financially viable. The report has the following sections: 1) introduction; 2) summary and conclusions, attendance …
Memorandum: Economic Planning For Mineral King, Economic Research Associates, Harrison A. Price, Fred J. Cochrane, Daryl J. Butcher
Memorandum: Economic Planning For Mineral King, Economic Research Associates, Harrison A. Price, Fred J. Cochrane, Daryl J. Butcher
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
An economic analysis of Mineral King, California authored by Harrison A. Price, Fred J. Cochrane and Daryl J. Butcher of Economics Research Associates (ERA) for Robert B. Hicks. The memorandum report includes the following sections: total visitor days to Mineral King, road capacity and visitor parking planning factors, physical capacities required, estimated visitor days and accommodation requirements, estimated visitor expenditures, distribution of housing facilities, food and beverage requirements, retail and service facilities requirements, estimated facilities requirements. The report includes 21 tables.
Feasibility Analysis For A Major International Resort On The Red Sea, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility Analysis For A Major International Resort On The Red Sea, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Red Sea Resort Development Consortium proposed the development of a major international resort on the Red Sea coast of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Red Sea Resort Development Consortium retained the Harrison Price Company to undertake a basic feasibility and planning study with the objective of refining the project’s envisioned size and content within the context of available market support and potential economic performance, with particular attention to optimum development phasing. The report presents the findings of the research and has the following sections: section 1, introduction; section 2, summary and conclusions; section 3, site evaluation and concept …
Preliminary Feasibility Analysis Of An Aquarium/Park Complex Proposed For Acapulco, Mexico, Harrison Price Company
Preliminary Feasibility Analysis Of An Aquarium/Park Complex Proposed For Acapulco, Mexico, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Fideicomiso Acapulco was planning a themed aquarium complex in the heart of Acapulco, Mexico that included a public park, shopping and dining facilities, and an amphitheater. Fideicomiso Acapulco retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to analyze the feasibility of the project conceived by the client group, while allowing for refinements introduced by management personnel of Sea World, Inc., of San Diego, who were independently retained as technical consultants. The resulting interim report presents the findings of HPC’s analysis, which were preliminary as the specific content and precise physical layout of the attraction continued to evolve. The report has the following …
Feasibility Of The Universal City Counter-Culture Complex, Economics Research Associates
Feasibility Of The Universal City Counter-Culture Complex, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report was prepared by Economics Research Associates (ERA) for MCA Recreation Services in 1973. MCA was interested in developing an evening entertainment complex on 2.5 acres of prime property adjacent to the Universal City tour center and its existing parking facilities. Included in the concept were a multiple-screen movie theater, a cabaret featuring folk rock music, an outdoor entertainment plaza area, and a discotheque offering hard rock music and dancing. The inclusion of a small legitimate theater and supporting restaurant facilities has also been considered. These facilities would be integrated with the existing amphitheater and would be improved by …
Economic Feasibility Analysis Of Lion Country Safari Park In Missouri, Economics Research Associates
Economic Feasibility Analysis Of Lion Country Safari Park In Missouri, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In 1972, Lion Country Safari owned and operated animal parks in Florida, California, Texas, and Georgia. Encouraged by their success at these parks, they were evaluating additional markets in which to expand. One of the market areas that was under consideration was the Saint Louis area. A site west of Saint Louis was selected for a safari animal park. Economics Research Associates (ERA) was retained to evaluate the potential market support, and based on projected attendance, to determine the financial feasibility for such a park. The report has the following sections: 1) introduction, 2) summary of major conclusions, 3) site …
Planning Recommendations For Proposed New Haven Restaurant, Economics Research Associates
Planning Recommendations For Proposed New Haven Restaurant, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Dr. James W. Clark owned a successful restaurant operation in Wallingford, Connecticut. Because of its success, Dr. Clark was interested in building or acquiring a second, higher quality, restaurant in the greater New Haven area. Prior to final site selection and acquisition and the preparation of construction specifications for the facility Economics Research Associates (ERA) was hired to evaluate the overall project feasibility, recommend general areas of preferred location, and to provide planning recommendations relative to market orientation, project sizing, décor, format, and menu, and expected financial return to the operator. ERA performed the following tasks: 1) examination of various …
Economic Feasibility Study For Circus World, Economics Research Associates
Economic Feasibility Study For Circus World, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey was considering the development of a new winter headquarters near Orlando, Florida for its travelling units. The company was also considering a major circus themed attraction, tentatively called “Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus World referred to hereafter as Circus World that would feature circus shows and many other interesting and interesting facets of the Circus World both modern and historic that could not be presented by the travelling circus units. In 1972, Ringling retained the Economics Research Associates (ERA) to study the economic feasibility of Circus World, develop planning guidelines for its implementation, and …
Revised Economic Projections For Sea World -- Florida, Economics Research Associates
Revised Economic Projections For Sea World -- Florida, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In 1972, Sea World was proceeding with plans to develop a water-oriented theme park on property located within five miles of Disney World on Interstate 4 in Orange County, Florida. It was Sea World’s intention to capitalize on the expected large influx of tourists brought to the area by Disney World. Sea World’s concept is to bring together the best elements of its San Diego and Ohio parks with a distinct identity and a level of quality similar to that of Disney World. The capital expenditure of the park was estimated at approximately $12 million. Economics Research Associates was retained …
Economic Feasibility Analysis Of Lion Country Safari Park In Texas, Economics Research Associates
Economic Feasibility Analysis Of Lion Country Safari Park In Texas, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In 1970, Lion Country Safari, owned by National Leisure, Inc. operated two animal parks one in Florida and one in California. Lion Country Safari was looking for a third location at which to expand its operations; the Dallas, Texas, area had been tentatively selected as the location, and negotiations for a parcel of property on which to locate an attraction were under way. However, prior to making a final decision regarding this area, Economics Research Associates was retained to conduct an analysis and feasibility evaluation of the proposed Dallas attraction. The report has the following sections: 1) introduction, 2) summary …
Development Potentials Of Costa Smeralda, Economics Research Associates
Development Potentials Of Costa Smeralda, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
An international consortium, presided over by His Highness The Aga Khan, was engaged in developing the Costa Smeralda area of Sardinia as a major destination resort and residential area. The consortium owned in excess of 25,000 acres on the northeastern coast of Sardinia. A major resort area of the type envisioned would create substantial demand for commercial and residential development. To provide a sound basis for economic planning for the Costa Smeralda master plan, Economics Research Associates (ERA) were retained to project market potential for residential and commercial land uses and tourist demand for existing and proposed hotel accommodations. The …
Economic Analysis Of Rail Transportation System For Mineral King, Economics Research Associates
Economic Analysis Of Rail Transportation System For Mineral King, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior requested Walt Disney Productions to submit data on the relative feasibility of two transportation systems to Mineral King, California. The alternatives were a modern all-weather highway, as proposed by the State Division of Highways, or a railroad. The original economic evaluation of Mineral King’s development potentials prepared by Economics Research Associates (ERA) and submitted to the U.S. Forest Service in support of an application for a use permit assumed a new highway. Dependence on rail transportation in lieu of an adequate highway has serious implications for both attendance and …
Economic Appraisal Of The Proposed Universal City Development Plan, Economics Research Associates
Economic Appraisal Of The Proposed Universal City Development Plan, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Universal City, owned by MCA Inc., encompassed some 410 acres adjacent to the Hollywood Freeway, gateway to suburban San Fernando Valley. In 1967, television and motion picture operations occupied approximately 200 acres of the total. MCA management believed that in future years approximately 140 acres would be adequate for studio operations. Economics Research Associates was retained to determine an appropriate land use program for the remaining 270 acres. Earlier studies completed since 1963 indicated the optimum development program was a mixture of urban land uses, including 1, 250,000 square feet of commercial office space, 3,000 high rise and garden apartment …
Feasibility Of Proposed Universal City Specialty Center, Economics Research Associates
Feasibility Of Proposed Universal City Specialty Center, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
1966—over the past several years Economics Research Associates has made several studies for developing a 410-acre incorporated city in Los Angeles -- Universal City. The city, owned by MCA, Inc., includes production facilities of Universal Studios and its subsidiaries, but a large portion of the land is vacant. Since acquiring the property, MCA has devised a master plan for developing the unimproved areas. The plan includes 1,500 hotel rooms, apartments, and a retail complex. Two features of the plan already in operation are the Universal Studio Tour and a tour center recreation complex. A 500-room hotel is near the ground-breaking …
Economic Potential For Resort Development At Mineral King, Economics Research Associates
Economic Potential For Resort Development At Mineral King, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
1965—The U.S. Forest Service has requested private investors submit development plans and supporting data in competitive bidding for developing Mineral King as a year-round recreation area. Walt Disney Productions, expressing a continuing interest through Mr. Disney in the potential of Mineral King, asked Economics Research Associates to determine demand for various types of recreational uses at Mineral King and to present economic criteria for physical planning of the proposed development. This report sets forth the results of the research. In addition, the study suggests an appropriate methodology for establishing lease payments to the Forest Service for use of government land. …
Hall Mark Project, Kansas City, Missouri, Economics Research Associates
Hall Mark Project, Kansas City, Missouri, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
At the request of Richard F. Irvine of WED Enterprises, Economics Research Associates (ERA) reviewed the development program of Mr. Joyce Hall in Kansas City, Missouri. The purpose of the review was to evaluate the feasibility of combining the talents and resources of WED Enterprises with those of Mr. Hall and Hallmark Cards, Inc., in designing and building an outstanding attraction which would be a part of a larger urban development program. Larry Smith and Company, a research and consulting firm specializing in shopping center development, and Victor Gruen Associates, an architectural firm, had worked with Mr. Hall on this …
Memorandum Report: Projected Operations Of The Enchanted Tiki Room And Related Restaurant Operations At Disneyland, Economics Research Associates
Memorandum Report: Projected Operations Of The Enchanted Tiki Room And Related Restaurant Operations At Disneyland, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report is a feasibility study of the proposed Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. In connection with the establishment of the Enchanted Tiki Room in a group of three Stouffer's restaurants at Disneyland, WED Enterprises requested Economics Research Associates (ERA) to review the parameters of operations and to review briefly the values which may reasonably be expected to accrue to the three interested parties, WED Enterprises, Disneyland, and Stouffer's. The report includes projected dinner schedule, projected daily revenue generating capacity of the Tiki Room, projected annual gross revenue, number of patrons by ticket class, party volume, show and food revenue, …
Planning Factors And A Financial Analysis For The Proposed Revue Studio Tour, Economics Research Associates
Planning Factors And A Financial Analysis For The Proposed Revue Studio Tour, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Over the years the Revue Studio properties, often referred to as Universal City, developed into the most extensive and elaborate movie set complex in Southern California. These sets consist of city, village, and country scenes depicting the cultures of many nations during various periods in history. These thematic settings combine to form a fascinating chronology and history of the movie business. Southern California residents and tourists have always manifested an interest in visiting the studios in this area without much opportunity to do so because of restrictions and prohibitions on visitor traffic. The Tanner Bus Company conducted a daily bus …
A Study Of Land Use Alternatives For Disneyland Periphery Property, Economics Research Associates
A Study Of Land Use Alternatives For Disneyland Periphery Property, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The objective of this research study is to evaluate land use alternatives for Disney-controlled property in the Disneyland area. The three specific objectives of the research include: 1) An analysis of the general characteristics and future land use plans which affect possible land uses in Disneyland; 2) An analysis of present development in the Disneyland area; 3) A detailed analysis of those land uses which, after preliminary review, appear to be most favorable for Disney controlled property. This research study is limited to consideration of alternative uses of Disney-controlled property and considers other properties in the area only as they …
The Economic Setting Of The City Of Tomorrow, Economics Research Associates
The Economic Setting Of The City Of Tomorrow, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
WED Enterprises, Inc., the National Broadcasting Company, Radio Corporation of America, and Mr. John D. McArthur have been jointly exploring and evaluating participation in a major community development and recreation enterprise known at this time as the City of Tomorrow. The project is concerned with the development of a new city on 5,000 to 6,000 acres of land owned or optioned by Mr. McArthur to the north and west of Palm Beach, Florida. Advanced concepts of architectural design and technological improvement are to be incorporated in all phases of the town development. The project is also concerned with the creation …
Tiki Room, Disneyland, Inc
Tiki Room, Disneyland, Inc
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The report provides alternative ownership structures and profit sharing scenarios for the Tiki Room at Disneyland between Disneyland Inc., WED Enterprises, and Stouffer’s. The report includes detailed operating, financial, and visitor information for Disneyland.