User:DBallow/International Place

International Place is a planned 8-themed resort $15 billion dollar resort complex.

History
The opening of adjacent water park, Splash City U.S.A. left a large 2 acre lot empty. The site was originally supposed to be an area which would feature two 16,000 spot parking structures and a large parking lot but was later scrapped, one developer stated "the idea was $80,000, a complete waste of space and money". The next proposal for the vacant land was for a multi-use sports arena complex. It was to feature a indoor football field, indoor baseball field, ice hockey rink, and Soccer field. The project was an estimated $11 million dollars. During the developmental phase, executives scheduled meetings with many sports franchises to play at the stadium. Including the Arena Football League, American Hockey League, The Washington Nationals minor league affiliate, and the United States men's national soccer team. All to where have teams here. The deal was in high development and The nationals were looking to replace the Syracuse Chiefs as their AAA team. However, during a press conference the proposal was announced cancelled. The third proposal was a 2 acre condimnium complex. It was highly assumed to be built on the site. It was planned to feature three condiminium towers, golf course, cinema, and shopping mall. The estimated price was $3 billion dollars. The project was scheduled to begin in August 2014 and open by July 2015. Altough, the project was highly criticized by other developers as not having an american feel, as more of a rich feel. After weeks of debate, the project was ultimately cancelled. The fourth and final proposal for the land was a resort complex to feature eight country themed resorts dubbed "International Place". The theme was cultural countries for foreign guests to adjacent parks. The project is an estimated $15 billion dollars and construction will span at least 18 months. Devlopers announced no amusement rides besides the London Eye and waterpark will be built.

London Resort
An English themed resort featuring a replica Big Ben, Parliament Square (which will include a shopping mall), Replica London Eye, and two hotel towers.

Paris at International
A French resort featuring two hotel towers, a french cuisine restaurant, and replica Eiffel Tower.

Dubai at International
An Arabic themed hotel featuring one hotel tower, restuarants, and a replica Burj Dubai which will be used as a hotel tower, half the size of the original.

Russia at International
A Russian themed resort featuring one hotel tower and a replica Kremlin which will be used as a theater.

Italian at International
An Italian themed resort featuring one hotel tower, Italian cuisine restaurants, and a canal riverboat ride.

Belmont Plaza
A tropical themed hotel featuring one hotel tower and a surrounding lake which leads into Rivers of America. Jetski and Boat rentals are available for the Lake as well as Water Taxi's which will transport guests to and from Splash City U.S.A. and Knex's America

Rendezvous
A Rio de Janeiro themed resort. It will feature one hotel tower and a four story dome which will host a nightclub, dancefloor, casino, and lobby.

The Lodge
A Canadian themed resort. It will feature one hotel tower and an indoor water park.

Proposed
Nearly six other hotels have been proposed for the large area. Including


 * Rendezvous Tower II, The second hotel tower proposed for The Rendezvous hotel


 * Mexicana at International Place, A Spanish themed resort. It is proposed to feature Three hotel towers, a casino, meeting space, and a replica Chichen Itza proposed to feature a museaum


 * Shanghai, A Chinese themed resort. It is proposed to feature a casino, music venue, and replica Jin Mao Tower which is proposed to be a hotel tower


 * The Lodge Expansion, The Lodge was originally proposed to feature three hotel towers, casino, and music venue. Instead of water park. The proposal was then changed to feature the water park and cut down to a single hotel tower. Developers then proposed a replica CN Tower just behind the Lodge's tower in a space that is used as a trash compound


 * Malaysia at International, A Malaysian themed resort. Proposed to feature a large meeting space, casino, and Petronas Twin Towers to double as hotel towers


 * Ireland Place, An Irish themed resort planned to feature a single hotel tower and a brewery


 * Swedish at International Place, A Swedish themed resort. Proposed to feature a casino and a replica Turning Torso to double as a hotel tower


 * Athens at International Place, A Greece themed resort. Proposed to feature two hotel towers, casino, and art museaum