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Preliminary Feasibility Analysis Of Visitor Attractions At The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Harrison Price Company
Preliminary Feasibility Analysis Of Visitor Attractions At The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Since July 1964, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DBRA) operated a car ferry service linking Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware across Delaware Bay. The ferry served as general transportation as well as a tourist sightseeing excursion service. DBRA engaged in a comprehensive master plan to redevelop and modernize landside terminal facilities at both ends of the route with the goal of increasing operating efficiency, and adding visitor services, and amenities including enhanced shopping, as well as adding revenue generating attractions to offset ferry operating deficits. Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained to undertake a consulting program to …
Briefing Materials - Attraction Concept Charrette For The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminals, Delaware - Nj, Harrison Price Company
Briefing Materials - Attraction Concept Charrette For The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminals, Delaware - Nj, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Since July 1964, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DBRA) operated a car ferry service linking Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware across Delaware Bay. The ferry serves as general transportation as well as a tourist sightseeing excursion service. DBRA engaged in a comprehensive master plan to redevelop and modernize landside terminal facilities at both ends of the route with the goal of increasing operating efficiency, and adding enhanced shopping, visitor services, and amenities, as well as adding revenue generating attractions to offset ferry operating deficits. Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained to undertake a consulting program to determine …
Charrette Summary - Concept And Economic Feasibility Indicators For Aero Park America In Casa Grande, Arizona, Harrison Price Company
Charrette Summary - Concept And Economic Feasibility Indicators For Aero Park America In Casa Grande, Arizona, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained by Aero Park America, Inc, to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at refining a concept and defining feasibility parameters for the proposed Aero Park America theme park in Casa Grande, Arizona. Accordingly, HPC invited a group of experts in the attraction business to treat this question in depth in a two-day conference held at the Marriott Hotel in Torrance, California on the 10th and 11th of June, 1991.
Briefing Materials For Aero Park American Charrette, Harrison Price Company
Briefing Materials For Aero Park American Charrette, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained by Aero Park America, Inc, to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at refining a concept and defining feasibility parameters for the proposed Aero Park America theme park in Casa Grande, Arizona. Accordingly, HPC invited a group of experts in the attraction business to treat this question in depth in a two-day conference held at the Marriott Hotel in Torrance, California on the 10th and 11th of June, 1991.
Anaheim/Long Beach Public Investment Negotiation Strategy, Harrison Price Company
Anaheim/Long Beach Public Investment Negotiation Strategy, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Fiscal impacts on Anaheim and Long Beach due to future Disneyland theme park and Disney Hotel investments.
Briefing Materials - Marina Pacifica Mall Charrette, Harrison Price Company
Briefing Materials - Marina Pacifica Mall Charrette, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Briefing materials for the Marina Pacifica Mall Charrette. Materials include: maps, demongraphic information, market information (competition); tenant background information, financial information, retail sales (trends and potential), retail rents, retail concepts, retail planning and performance factors, restaurant industry data, office real estate market, project description, project performance, project entitlements, and concept study.
Charrette Summary - Concept Analysis For The E.R.C. Project In Limburg Province/Briefing Materials E.R.C. Charrette In Brussels (Belgium), Harrison Price Company
Charrette Summary - Concept Analysis For The E.R.C. Project In Limburg Province/Briefing Materials E.R.C. Charrette In Brussels (Belgium), Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Kempenso Steenkolenmijnen (KS) the Belgian national coal corporation is investigating the feasibility of developing a major recreation/leisure/education center, dubbed the E.R.C. Project. in Limburg province. As a check on the planning process KS retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at reviewing the existing concept from a market and economic viewpoint. HPC and KS invited a group of designers, concepteurs, planners, and experts in the recreation and leisure time business to a four day conference on March 20-24, 1989.
Charrette Review Of Project Concept, Harrison Price Company
Charrette Review Of Project Concept, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Kempenso Steenkolenmijnen (KS) the Belgian national coal corporation is investigating the feasibility of developing a major recreation/leisure/education center, dubbed the E.R.C. Project. in Limburg province. As a check on the planning process KS retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at reviewing the existing concept from a market and economic viewpoint. HPC and KS invited a group of designers, concepteurs, planners, and experts in the recreation and leisure time business to a four day conference on March 20-24, 1989.
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 …
Memorandum Report Planning Parameters For The Coca Cola Pavilion At Atlanta Underground, Harrison Price Company
Memorandum Report Planning Parameters For The Coca Cola Pavilion At Atlanta Underground, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The report assesses opportunities and options at the Coca Cola Pavillion in the Atlanta Underground and includes the following sections: introduction, description of the Atlanta Underground Project, market support, projected unduplicated attendance, concept, development cost, attendance, and summary.
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.
Projected Market Performance And Pro Forma Profitability Of The Spanish Pavilion, Harrison Price Company
Projected Market Performance And Pro Forma Profitability Of The Spanish Pavilion, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Projected Market Performance and Pro Forma Profitability of the Spanish Pavilion report includes analysis as well as four tables. Table 1 shows the size of Miami market. Table 2 shows the market performance and potential attendance. Table 3 "Design Day Crowd" based on estimated annual attendance of 1.5 million. Table 4 shows the required space for the attraction, calculated at 120,000 square feet, based on projected attendance at the approximately six acre site.
Letter Report On Charrette Conference - Development Options At South Lake Tahoe, Harrison Price Company
Letter Report On Charrette Conference - Development Options At South Lake Tahoe, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained on January 8, 1987 by Grossmann, Stoller & Associates (GSA) to organize a charrette conference to discuss development options at South Lake Tahoe. This was a follow on to prior work undertaken by GSA and consultant Larry Prehn for Skyland Realty which addressed the economic potentials and various planning aspects for a 4,500-seat - 7,500-seat arena facility. The main thrust of the charrette was to explore client objectives and develop a responsive entertainment program mix that would, in the opinion of the group, generate the required visitor interest and a feasible balance in development …
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. …
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 …
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.
Concept Study For The Development At Neetje Jans, Harrison Price Company, Bha Design, Inc.
Concept Study For The Development At Neetje Jans, Harrison Price Company, Bha Design, Inc.
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The purpose of this surveillance (Phase I) study by the Harrison Price Company (HPC) was to make an on-site examination of Neeltje Jans, obtain input from the client group on objectives and constraints in the planning process and review data on the market environment in order to assess future development opportunities at Neeltje Jans in the form of a tentative, pre-study concept. This report summarizes our Phase I findings on what we believe to be the appropriate concepts for future development planning of the island and a recommended format for implementation. As a sidelight, HPC suggested a name for the …
Bungalow Park Memorandum To Dick Benz., Harrison Price Company
Bungalow Park Memorandum To Dick Benz., Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The document includes a confidential, August 27, 1984, letter sent by Buzz Price, President of the Harrison Price Company to Richard Benz of the Arvida Corporation that was accompanied by materials presented at the DDC Planning Meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on August 24, 1984. The DDC Planning Meeting materials include attendance numbers and their drivers at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. Topics covered include: the median disposable income of Floridians and tourists, perceptions of consumers, and lodging options at Disney World.
Crocker Center Restaurant Market Support Statistics, Harrison Price Company
Crocker Center Restaurant Market Support Statistics, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company compiled maps and market support statistics for the Crocker Center Restaurant from a number of sources as well as a map of downtown Los Angeles (LA) economic zones. Statistical tables include: pedestrian travel time from Crocker Center, available population within 15 minutes of Crocker Center; LA Central Business District employment, 1980-1990; Downtown employment within 15 minutes pedestrian travel time from Crocker Center; selected characteristic of pedestrians entering LA Financial District office buildings; auto and bus passenger accumulation patterns Downtown LA, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; characteristics of Downtown employees; Downtown worker frequency of evening dining Downtown; summary …
Market Support For Las Fuentes Hotel, Harrison Price Company
Market Support For Las Fuentes Hotel, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
At the request of John M. Cope, Project Manager, of Maguire Thomas Partners, the Harrison Price Company (HPC) conducted an appraisal of the market environment of the proposed +/- 320 room Plaza Las Fuentes Hotel, as well as a brief review of the proposed development concept and program. In this context, HPC examined in some detail the Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company market support study prepared for the project, along with a review of other pertinent hotel market data, both for Pasadena, and for Los Angeles County as a whole. HPC conclusions are presented first, followed by topical discussion of …
Land Use Alternatives Disney/Wrather Anaheim Properties, Harrison Price Company
Land Use Alternatives Disney/Wrather Anaheim Properties, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The following report prepared by the Harrison Price Company (HPC) for WED Enterprises and the Wrather Corporation sets forth the findings and conclusions with respect to the available near-term development opportunities for vacant land owned either by Walt Disney Productions, or The Wrather Corporation, near Disneyland and Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. In All, some 123 acres of vacant or underutilized land is either owned in full or is under long term lease to one or the other of the two firms, and could be made available for development, without considering possibly underutilized portions of Disneyland itself, or the hotel …
Analysis Of Acquisition And Development Options At Beekse Bergen-Memorandum Report, Harrison Price Company
Analysis Of Acquisition And Development Options At Beekse Bergen-Memorandum Report, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Algemeen Burgerlijk Pensioenfonds (ABP) in Heerlen, The Netherlands retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to evaluate acquisition and development options at the Beekse Bergen park of Tilburg in Brabant. At the time Beekse Bergen was owned jointly by the cities of Tilburg (15/16th ownership), and was acquirable due to the cities’ apparent reluctance to fund operating losses, which the park had sustained in recent years. ABP had a continuing interest in the theme park industry, particularly with regard to the proposed Water Wonderland project, and in April 1983 retained HPC to assess the outlook for theme park development in the …
Memorandum Report: Financial Analysis Of The Stars Hall Of Fame Weathervane Place Proposal, Harrison Price Company
Memorandum Report: Financial Analysis Of The Stars Hall Of Fame Weathervane Place Proposal, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Harrison Price Company prepared a report for Six Flags Stars Hall of Fame in Orlando, Florida, which presents a preliminary estimate of the financial feasibility of the proposed Weathervane Place. The report includes: a summary of the proposed concept, a description of the available market, an estimate of the attendance necessary to produce financial feasibility, estimated development costs for the project, and finally, a pro forma financial analysis. The report includes a list of tables summarizing proposed content, estimated capacity of facilities, construction cost estimate and pro forma cost and revenue analysis.
The Outlook For Theme Park Development In The Netherlands-Memorandum Report, Harrison Price Company
The Outlook For Theme Park Development In The Netherlands-Memorandum Report, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Algemeen Burgerlijk Pensioenfonds (ABP) in Heerlen, The Netherlands requested that the Harrison Price Company (HPC) evaluate the outlook for the development of one or major theme parks in Holland as of April, 1983. Specifically, HPC’s charge from ABP was to evaluate the feasibility of the development of one or more theme parks in The Netherlands. The report has the following sections: the market for themed commercial attractions in the Netherlands; the resident market; the tourist market; attendance potential; other considerations; the role of quality; cost of parks; controlling investment size by optimizing park size; required continuing reinvestment versus milking the …
Tabular Summary Of Stars Hall Of Fame Proposal Preliminary Cost And Financial Projections, Harrison Price Company
Tabular Summary Of Stars Hall Of Fame Proposal Preliminary Cost And Financial Projections, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report was prepared for Six Flags Stars Hall of Fame in Orlando, Florida. It includes the following tabular preliminary estimates of Weathervane Place: summary of floor area assumptions for Weathervane Place, estimated capacity of facilities, summary of preliminary cost estimates, preliminary cost estimates for demolition and site work, consolidated proforma financial statements.
Oral Presentation Of The Jeddah Marina Report, Harrison Price Company
Oral Presentation Of The Jeddah Marina Report, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Saudi Marina Company was planning the construction of a fully integrated marina complex at a site near the Coast Guard station in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Harrison A. Price delivered an oral presentation during the week of October 18, 1982. The presentation is divided into the following sections: the site, market support, phasing, project content and concept, and economic viability.
Feasibility Study - Jeddah Marina, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility Study - Jeddah Marina, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Saudi Marina Company was planning the construction of a fully integrated marina complex at a site near the Coast Guard station in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This report presents the economic feasibility of such a venture, and the definition of the proper size and scope of operations for a marina in Jeddah. The report has the following sections: summary, I. introduction, II. existing and projected pleasure boat activities in the area, III. market support for a Jeddah marina, IV. planning guidelines for a Jeddah marina.
Economic Feasibility Of Relocating Marine World, Harrison Price Company
Economic Feasibility Of Relocating Marine World, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In 1982, Marine World Africa was evaluating the possibility of relocating its theme park operations from Redwood City, California to an alternative location. Prior to selecting a location and beginning more definitive negotiations with a city, Marine World considered it necessary to determine the probable attendance levels for each of the cities under consideration, and to develop preliminary cost estimates and revenue projections for the optimum location. Accordingly, Harrison Price Company was retained by Marine World to undertake such a study. The report has the following sections: 1) introduction, 2) summary and conclusions, 3) overview of Marine World, 4) Market …
Memorandum Report: The Outlook For Themed Recreation Attractions At Bergen Op Zoom, Harrison Price Company
Memorandum Report: The Outlook For Themed Recreation Attractions At Bergen Op Zoom, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
At the request of VVV of Breda, Holland, through the offices of Mr . Joop Strijkers of The Hague, Harrison Price Company was requested to visit the city of Bergen Op Zoom in the province of North Brabant to make a preliminary examination of its potential as a site for major themed recreation projects. A specific site known as the Molenplaat on the waterfront on the west edge of the city was to be inspected and evaluated as a specific location for such projects. Findings of the assignment were presented orally September 1, 1982. The report is organized in four …
A Marina Complex For Jeddah Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia- Final Arabia, Harrison Price Company
A Marina Complex For Jeddah Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia- Final Arabia, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Saudi Marina Company was planning the construction of a fully integrated marina complex at a site near the Coast Guard station in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This report presents the findings of an investigation of the economic feasibility of such a venture, and definition of the proper size and scope of operations for Jeddah Marina. The report has the following sections: executive summary, I. introduction, II. an overview of Jeddah and Saudi Red Sea pleasure boat activities, III. market support for a Jeddah marina, IV. planning guidelines for a Jeddah marina, V. financial analysis of the Jeddah Marina.