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Feasibility Of An Family Entertainment Center In Antwerp (Belgium) - Indoor Park, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility Of An Family Entertainment Center In Antwerp (Belgium) - Indoor Park, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Rafael Eschenheimer of the Bromley company retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to analyze the feasibility of a large indoor “family entertainment center” (FEC) in Antwerp, Belgium. HPC staff travelled to Antwerp to meet with the client, gather research data and review potential sites for the project. The concept for the project was derived from prior visits by the client to an existing facility operating in a 58,000 square-foot building in Paramus, New Jersey named Sport World. HPC staff visited that facility when in route to Belgium. The report contains findings and conclusions of the study. The specific tasks set …
Financial And Economic Impact Analysis Of Buffalo Harbor Center In Memorial Auditorium, Harrison Price Company
Financial And Economic Impact Analysis Of Buffalo Harbor Center In Memorial Auditorium, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The financial implications of developing the Buffalo Harbor Center attraction complex in Memorial Auditorium were examined, followed by an assessment of the project's economic impact on the Buffalo region. The analysis updated and revised Harrison Price Company’s (HPC) prior feasibility study for the project, completed in September 1992, to reflect expanded entertainment content in the Auditorium location, which substantially enhanced the attraction's attendance and financial outlook.
Feasibility Analysis Of The World Of Oz Theme Park, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility Analysis Of The World Of Oz Theme Park, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Recognizing the wide popularity and durability of the Oz fable, a Kansas City-based consortium known as Oz Resorts & Entertainment, Inc. proposed the development of a major themed amusement park called the Wonderful World of Oz, to be fittingly located in Kansas where the story takes place. The company acquired the rights to use the characters and images from the film in articulating the park's physical and entertainment content, and an endorsement has also been secured from The Baum Trust to draw on additional material in the Oz books. Landmark Entertainment Group was retained to design the park on a …
Volume 2 - Buffalo Harbor Center Themed Visitor Attraction Study-Feasibility And Economic Impact Analysis, Harrison Price Company
Volume 2 - Buffalo Harbor Center Themed Visitor Attraction Study-Feasibility And Economic Impact Analysis, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The city of Buffalo, New York is situated at the heart of the nation's largest tract of undeveloped urban waterfront, some 90 miles of shoreline, extending along Lake Erie, the Niagara River, and the Buffalo River in Erie County. This invaluable natural resource, much of which had been abandoned for several decades and virtually cut off from public access and enjoyment for more than 160 years, had become the focus of a comprehensive planning program designed to restore its deserved prominence in the economic and recreational life of the city. Charged with implementing waterfront rejuvenation is Horizons Waterfront Commission, established …
Briefing Book And Background Data For Regional Attractions And Children's Parks, Harrison Price Company
Briefing Book And Background Data For Regional Attractions And Children's Parks, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report provides market analysis of the regional attractions in the US, background information for children's parks at Universal City & Orlando and gives insights on investment opportunities in regional parks and children's parks at Universal City and Universal Studios, Florida. Includes appendices: Legoland, Sesame Place, Idlewild Park and Castle Amusement Park. Prepared for MCA Recreation Services Group. Includes tables and appendices. Report no. 488.
Strategic Reinvestment Planning For Suzuka Circuitland And Tamatech Amusement Parks With Photographs And Drawings And Japanese Translation, Harrison Price Company, Grady Larkins Associates
Strategic Reinvestment Planning For Suzuka Circuitland And Tamatech Amusement Parks With Photographs And Drawings And Japanese Translation, Harrison Price Company, Grady Larkins Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) and Grady Larkins Associates conducted an analysis of recommended improvements for Suzuka Circuitland Amusement Park (SCAP) AND Tamatech (TT), two long Motopia or motorsports based attractions developed by Honda Motor Corporation. This report is organized as follows, Sections 2 and 3 deal with essential economic factors in present operations in SCAP AND TT related to attendance and capacity. Section 4 treats profitability of the two parks. Section 5 presents Larkin’s observations on thematic and design approaches at the two parks which influence the reinvestment program. Detailed program recommendations are presented in Section 6.
Memorandum White Paper: Theme Retail Potential On Main Street At Universal City, Harrison Price Company
Memorandum White Paper: Theme Retail Potential On Main Street At Universal City, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Prepared for MCA, Inc. This memorandum by Harrison Price Company is an expansion of its previous studies on the economic outlook for themed retail facilities at Universal City done in 1982 and an initial retail demand projection for the festival center space in 1985. It covers economic position of the Universal City Complex, comparable retail/entertainment projects and economic potential for retail on Main Street. Includes tables. Report no. 478. Final Report.
Summary Memorandum: Conceptual Approach To Near Term Development Opportunities At Universal City, Harrison Price Company
Summary Memorandum: Conceptual Approach To Near Term Development Opportunities At Universal City, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In October 1988 Harrison Price Company was retained by MCA Development Company to review preliminary planning work for the continued development of Universal City. The proposed program is an ambitious one that includes approximately 9 million square feet of office space, 903,000 square feet of retail/entertainment, a 43,000 square foot travel center, 1.8 million square feet in hotels and a conference center, 175,000 square feet in community and cultural facilities, and a major investment in infrastructure. The first increment of the program, scheduled to begin this year, is Main Street, a mixed-use area connecting the Cineplex with the Studios Tour …
Texposition: Disney Enterprise Initial Feasibility Study, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Disney Development Company
Texposition: Disney Enterprise Initial Feasibility Study, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Disney Development Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report includes part III to V of the feasibility study of Texposition, Disney's festival marketplace in Dallas, Texas. These parts cover attendance estimate, attendance distribution, facility size, pricing, and revenue. Includes tables and graphs. Handwritten on cover "1089 A5 B" (Report no. 1089, Subject category A5, Restriction code B).
Feasibility Analysis And Conceptual Planning For Indiana Landing A Family Entertainment Center, Harrison Price Company, Eskew, Vogt, Salvato, & Filson, Grady Larkins Associates
Feasibility Analysis And Conceptual Planning For Indiana Landing A Family Entertainment Center, Harrison Price Company, Eskew, Vogt, Salvato, & Filson, Grady Larkins Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In February 1988 the White River Development Commission retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) supported by planning and design teams Eskew, Vogt, and Filson and Grady Larkins Associates. The task authorized was a six-month conceptual design and phased physical and economic masterplan for the family entertainment center at White River State Park. The report includes: 1) introduction, 2) executive summary, 3) reactions to the site, 4) resident and visitor market support, 5) concepts and physical planning guidelines for the proposed family entertainment center, 6) development costs, phasing, revenue generation, subsidy requirements, 7) Appendices.
Seattle Center Long Range Master Plan - Phase Iii Final Report Economics, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Seattle Center Long Range Master Plan - Phase Iii Final Report Economics, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Seattle Center Long Range Master Plan Phase III Final Report Economics includes the following sections: 1) Introduction, 2) Executive summary, 3) Attendance projections and demand for key visitor services, 4) Estimated operating revenues and expenses, 5) Capital investment requirements.
Attendance Projections And Operating Economics For A Japanese Cultural Center In Gilroy, California, Harrison Price Company
Attendance Projections And Operating Economics For A Japanese Cultural Center In Gilroy, California, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Organization of California, proposed a village for a site in Gilroy California that is modeled on the Fukuoka Historical Village in Japan. The proposed center would be an educational facility and historical village where events are held to showcase the diverse cultures of many countries. Before proceeding further with physical planning, Sugimura/Takamoto Associates requested that the Harrison Price Company conduct a market study to project attendance and potential gross revenue collections at the cultural center. The following report presents the results of the study. It is divided into six sections: 1) Introduction, 2) Executive summary. 3) Statistical and demographic analysis …
Feasibility Analysis And Preliminary Conceptual Planning For A Major Sea Life Park In Fukuoka, Japan, Harrison Price Company, Powell Enterprises
Feasibility Analysis And Preliminary Conceptual Planning For A Major Sea Life Park In Fukuoka, Japan, Harrison Price Company, Powell Enterprises
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report summarizes the principal findings and conclusions of the feasibility analysis and conceptual plan for a major sea life park development at Umi no Nakamichi in Fukuoka City conducted by the Harrison Price Company for the Sumitomo Corporation, Kyushu Branch Office.
Seattle Center Phase Ii Interim Report, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Seattle Center Phase Ii Interim Report, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Seattle Center Economic and Conceptual Development Study is divided into three phases, of which the present second phase addresses three alternative redevelopment concepts for the site together with associated attendance estimates and where applicable, facility sizing guidelines. Pictorial and narrative descriptions of the three concept options have been submitted under separate cover; this companion document contains the attendance and sizing estimates pertinent to the three plans. This study includes an introduction, summary text, and accompanying tables highlight the principal findings and conclusions, while the detailed analysis, including supporting documentation, is presented as a statistical appendix.
Summary Report Burleigh West Leisure Park Charrette, Gold Coast, Queensland, Harrison Price Company
Summary Report Burleigh West Leisure Park Charrette, Gold Coast, Queensland, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Mainsel Investments Pty. Ltd., has proposed the development of a major leisure park attraction on property owned by the company in the Burleigh West area of Queensland's famous Gold Coast. To assist in defining an optimum content and scope for the leisure park component, Mainsel Investments retained Harrison Price Company to conduct a charrette, or “storyboard” conference, to establish preliminary conceptual and economic guidelines for the project.
Seattle Center Economic And Conceptual Development Study Phase 1 Report And Executive Summary - Draft, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Seattle Center Economic And Conceptual Development Study Phase 1 Report And Executive Summary - Draft, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The City of Seattle retained Walt Disney Imagineering, Inc. and Harrison Price Company, a Joint Venture, to prepare a master conceptual and economic development plan for Seattle Center. The six-month work program was initiated in December 1987 and encompassed a thorough examination of the physical condition, structural and use characteristics, and financial performance of Seattle Center buildings and grounds, both individually and collectively. It is emphasized that this new study is not simply an update of earlier planning work conducted over the past few years. Rather the scope and depth of this work program transcends these earlier efforts and formulates, …
Background Material For Leisure Park In Gold Coast, Queensland, Harrison Price Company
Background Material For Leisure Park In Gold Coast, Queensland, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This document is background information for the charrette related to the proposed Burleigh West Leisure Park development. The document is divided into the following five sections: 1) Summary of proposed Burleigh West Leisure Park Development Program, 2) Overview of the market environment, 3) Inventory of existing and proposed attractions in the Brisbane-Gold Coast Region, 4) Supplementary data on the Gold Coast Economy and tourist industry, and 5) News articles of interest.
Feasibility Analysis For Proposed Entertainment Facilities At China City In London, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility Analysis For Proposed Entertainment Facilities At China City In London, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Mountleigh Tianjin Dockland P.L.C. retained the Harrison Price Company to prepare a feasibility analysis for the revised entertainment program. The contract calls for an assessment of the potential markets, projections of attendance and patronage, recommended sizing and capacity guidelines, pricing, revenue generating potential, and a proforma financial analysis. This report summarizes the most pertinent data, analysis and findings of the feasibility analysis.
The Southern California Attractions Industry, Komoto Maimoni, Shirley, Walt Disney Imagineering, Winslow, Nicholas S., Harrison Price Company
The Southern California Attractions Industry, Komoto Maimoni, Shirley, Walt Disney Imagineering, Winslow, Nicholas S., Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report examines the competitive environment for attractions in Southern California in order to identify potential market opportunities for an attractions component in the Burbank Towncenter Project. This report used a combination of information sources, including market research materials from the Harrison Price Company, secondary published sources, telephone interviews, and polls.
Market And Financial Feasibility Of A Themed Attraction At The Rio Nuevo South Redevelopment Site In Tucson, Harrison Price Company
Market And Financial Feasibility Of A Themed Attraction At The Rio Nuevo South Redevelopment Site In Tucson, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Downtown Development Corporation in Tucson investigated the development potential of a 20-acre site in the Rio Nuevo South Redevelopment Project adjacent to downtown Tucson. The Harrison Price Company (HPC) was engaged to study the economic potential of the site, concentrating on the feasibility of an inner-city attraction. The research effort focused on an evaluation of alternative land uses for the site including a themed or other attraction, specialty retail, museum, hotel, and commercial office space. This report has the following sections: introduction, summary and conclusions, demographic characteristics of the Tucson region, survey and comparative regional demographic analyses of "Old …
Feasibility Analysis Of Amusement Park. Attraction In Bessemer, Alabama, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility Analysis Of Amusement Park. Attraction In Bessemer, Alabama, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Harrison Price Company was retained in early September 1987 to examine the market potential and economic feasibility of an amusement park attraction to be located in Bessemer in southwest Birmingham, Alabama. The report includes the following sections: introduction, market support, attendance and sizing parameters, economic feasibility analysis, and concept of development.
Feasibility Analysis And Planning Factors For Florida Discovery Jacksonville Florida, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility Analysis And Planning Factors For Florida Discovery Jacksonville Florida, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Partners of Florida Discovery, Inc. proposed the development of a tourist destination complex near Jacksonville International Airport to the north of the city proper and south of the Georgia Slate line. The project was intended to intercept the flow of tourists at the wellhead—the huge volume of auto travelers entering and leaving Florida via I-95, the most heavily used tourist route in the state. Conceptual plans for the project call for a mix of active and passive recreation, in tandem with selected tourist-oriented commercial enterprises, that would in the aggregate create a strong incentive to stop and spend anywhere …
Museum Of Latino History Feasibility Study, Economics Research Associates, Florian Martinez Associates, J. Wetzel Associates
Museum Of Latino History Feasibility Study, Economics Research Associates, Florian Martinez Associates, J. Wetzel Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The State of California, in considering the feasibility of a proposal for a State Museum of Latino History retained the consulting team of Economics Research Consultants, Florian Martinez Associates, and J. Wetzel Associates to conduct a study. The museum’s purpose would be to provide a venue for displaying artifacts, exhibits, and cultural programs which educate the public as to the historical development and contributions of Latinos to California specifically and America generally. The resulting report has the following sections: introduction, summary and conclusions, concept statement, attendance analysis, space requirements, museum location and site analysis, financial analysis, and organization and implementation …
Charrette Conference - Development Potentials For Adventure America In Washington, Dc, Harrison Price Company
Charrette Conference - Development Potentials For Adventure America In Washington, Dc, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained in December 1986 to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at defining an optimum concept and economic potential for Adventure America, a commercial attraction to be developed in Washington, DC. The goal of the client was to offer an attraction developed on the immense historical and governmental thematic base of this great city. The project is aimed directly at the millions of visitors who come each year to the Nation's capital.
Evaluation Of Food And Beverage Service Potentials At De Efteling Family Park- Analysis, Harrison Price Company
Evaluation Of Food And Beverage Service Potentials At De Efteling Family Park- Analysis, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company was retained on September 30, 1986 in the last month of the 1986 season to investigate and prepare an analysis of the status and potentials of food and beverage service at De Efteling Family Park. The task undertaken includes the following elements: 1. Observe operations at the park, 2. Examine operating and financial reports concerning departmental operations with emphasis on food and beverage service, and with attention to related operations in merchandising, games, rides and other entertainment. 3. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the service offered with an objective of expressing appropriate objectives, goals, enhancements and improvements. …
Potential For Dev. Theme Park Residuals From Expo '86, Harrison Price Company
Potential For Dev. Theme Park Residuals From Expo '86, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained by IBI Group on behalf of the Ministry of Land, Parks, and Housing of the Province of British Columbia in January 1986 to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at determining the potentials for a major themed amusement attraction in the Vancouver area and the degree to which the availability of certain residual equipment, facilities and other values in Expo 86 can stimulate the creation of such a project.
The Feasibility Of A Themed Restaurant And Other Highway Oriented Development On I-5 At California 12, Harrison Price Company
The Feasibility Of A Themed Restaurant And Other Highway Oriented Development On I-5 At California 12, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Gibraltar Community Builders owns a 52-acre site on the southeast corner of the intersection between Interstate Highway 5 (IH-5) and California State Highway 12 (Cal 12) about 12 miles north of Stockton in San Joaquin County, California. There is a truck stop (service station and restaurant) located immediately adjacent to IH-5 and there is considerable traffic by the site (estimated at 23.3 million people for 1987). Accordingly, the site appears to be promising for highway-related attractions. Harrison Price Company was asked to investigate the feasibility of establishing a themed restaurant such as the Nut Tree in Vacaville, Harris Ranch near …
Charrette Conference The Potential For Developing Theme Park Residuals From Expo 86 In Vancouver, Harrison Price Company
Charrette Conference The Potential For Developing Theme Park Residuals From Expo 86 In Vancouver, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained by IBI Group on behalf of the Ministry of Land, Parks, and Housing of the Province of British Columbia in January 1986 to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at determining the potentials for a major themed amusement attraction in the Vancouver area and the degree to which the availability of certain residual equipment, facilities and other values in Expo 86 can stimulate the creation of such a project.
Charrette Conference Development Potentials For Florida Discovery In Jacksonville, Florida, Harrison Price Company
Charrette Conference Development Potentials For Florida Discovery In Jacksonville, Florida, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained in October 1985 to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at defining an optimum concept and tentative economic potential for the Florida Discovery Project, an undertaking conceived with the purpose of stopping the extensive visitor pass through traffic in and around Jacksonville, Florida in an active commercial recreation attraction. The report includes the following sections: introduction, the project environment, a recommended concept of development for Florida Discovery, land and building areas and construction and development costs, and conclusions.
Performing Arts Facility Requirements At Walt Disney World, Harrison Price Company
Performing Arts Facility Requirements At Walt Disney World, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
A mini-charrette was conducted by the Harrison Price Company (HPC) for the Disney Development Company to determine if a performing arts center at Disney World was a sound idea and how best to do it. Performing arts venues in Ashland, Oregon and Chautauqua, New York were selected as frames of reference for a proposed new performing arts facility at Disney World in Florida. HPC drew conclusions from the charrette discussion and the perspectives are expressed in the report.