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Background: Develop a regional tourist hotspot through the use of Google Maps' classic My Places feature, through property development (think go-karts, mini-golf, theme parks, water parks, theme parks, hotels, motels, campgrounds, wax museums, etc.). Each round will be divided into months, with 1 week corresponding to each month.

 

Rules:

  • Each month will last one week, and start at midnight GMT, each Sunday.
  • Ordinances must be followed, which will be listed below.
  • Businesses must start off modest (aka no mega-theme parks and 500-room hotels for your first business, unless you can generate enough business partners to finance it, of course.)
  • The local authorities will be portrayed by a dice roll generator, the more support you get for your proposal, more numbers will be assigned to your outcome.

Round 1

Destination: Calvert City, KY (Kentucky Lake/Lake Cumberland)

Visitors Bureau: Calvert City Visitors Bureau (CCVB)

Starting Date: January 1996

Boundaries: Marshall County border (west), Tennessee River (north), Kentucky Lake (east), I-24 (south)

Description: A popular boating and fishing destination, the Kentucky Lake/Lake Cumberland area, created in the 1940s by the Tennessee Valley Authority by dams built on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, is dotted with marinas and campgrounds, but unlike other regional destinations, like the Lake of the Ozarks/Branson, Missouri area, not much else.

Special starting conditions:

Marshall County is a dry county, so alcohol sale is forbidden by county ordinances.

Without any special attractions, the region's prime season is from Memorial Day (late May) to Labor Day (Early September)

Property Record:
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Ordinances:

  • Marshall County is a dry county.
  • Properties must be either in Calvert City, or in unincorporated Marshall County.
  • Construction must remain under 100 feet from ground level.
  • Outdoor swimming facilities, etc. may only be operated from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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This sounds interesting so I'll come out of hibernation exclusively for this for a while.

 

To start, my proposal is to build a hotel, two restaurants, and a small miniature golf course on the southwest corner of Purchase Pkwy and Highway 62. To complete this proposal we are working deals to purchase the 2 church properties currently on this corner, we will accomodate them and find a new location for them once this project is approved. The proposal currently includes a modest 92 room 3 story Holiday Inn Express, a stand alone Subway restaurant, an Applebees restaurant, and a small 18 hole golf course with a small shed to sell tickets. The hotel will run 24 hours a day, the Subway from 10 AM- 8 PM, the Applebees from 11 AM- 10 PM, and the golf course from 12 PM- Dark. Other than noise from the pool, we expect noise to be minimal as the minature golf course will be on the corner farthest from the residences. I have attached pictures of buildings similar to the proposal for help. A diagram is coming soon...

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Lighting at this property will involve special floodlights pointed away from residential property that are often motion activated except in key areas where they will be always kept on.

The modern design was chosen to represent Calvert City as an up and coming, modern alternative to the average tourist destination. As long as this property is successful, I plan on investing in a massive project along the river front that will be announced at a later time.

If there are any problems please reply and I will try to accomodate them.

 

Edit: Due to Marshall County being a dry county, the Applebees is being reconsidered for a Sonic Drive In fast food restaurant. Since we are dealing directly with Marshall County officials though, we are requesting any special accomodations possible to allow a sit down restaurant as we believe it is crucial to the future of this area's economy.


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The CCVB is proud to welcome lake to Calvert City. After reviewing your proposal, we have decided to give our support to the proposal. Since the property is within city limits, the proposal will be submitted to the Calvert City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments, to be voted upon at the next city council meeting. However, we believe that more support from the community will be necessary to change major county ordinances.

 

((How this will work is that all votes that come up during the week will be run through a dice generator at the end of the week (one die roll), to simulate the city council. Since the proposal was pretty solid, you can choose 5 sides of the die for the roll.))


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Wildwoods Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of our first project, Wildwoods Adventure Park. REST OF PROPOSAL UNDER CONSTRUCTION.


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I propose to own a children's train operating from the centre, to the country club and back. That is all, it will be a tractor covered in brightly coloured plastic, which brings children around. The fee will be $3 per child. :)



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Lake Cities Incorporated is currently in talks with The Tanger Outlet company about the possibility of bringing an outlet center to town. We currently are looking for investments that will be returned with a 25% ownership stake. The Tanger Outlet Company plans on a 50% share, while the Lake Cities Group is planning on a 25% share. This would be the first Tanger Outlet in Kentucky and would be located in between Purchase Pkwy and Highway 95 on Interstate 24. The Lake Group is in the process of purchasing all of the land in the perimeter of Interstate 24, Purchase Pkwy, Highway 95, and Highway 62 while Tanger and the investors would finance the physical outlet center. At the time, no plans are being made for the other properties, however there is a long term vision that is yet to be released. The planned outlet center would be approximately 200,000 sq ft and contain 40 stores. However, it will be capable of being expanded to over 400,000 sq ft if it finds success. Along with the outlets, Lake Cities is also planning to construct a transit center for Greyhound buses, Amtrak buses, and charter buses on the property. A shuttle bus will also run from the newly constructed Holiday Inn Express upon request.

 

About Tanger Outlets- Tanger Outlets is an operator of 35 outlet centers across the United States. Together, they account for over 8 million square feet of retail property. They typically are about 300,000 sq ft and contain about 50 stores, however they differ depending on the market size and economy.


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This sounds interesting so I'll come out of hibernation exclusively for this for a while.

 

To start, my proposal is to build a hotel, two restaurants, and a small miniature golf course on the southwest corner of Purchase Pkwy and Highway 62. To complete this proposal we are working deals to purchase the 2 church properties currently on this corner, we will accomodate them and find a new location for them once this project is approved. The proposal currently includes a modest 92 room 3 story Holiday Inn Express, a stand alone Subway restaurant, an Applebees restaurant, and a small 18 hole golf course with a small shed to sell tickets. The hotel will run 24 hours a day, the Subway from 10 AM- 8 PM, the Applebees from 11 AM- 10 PM, and the golf course from 12 PM- Dark. Other than noise from the pool, we expect noise to be minimal as the minature golf course will be on the corner farthest from the residences. I have attached pictures of buildings similar to the proposal for help. A diagram is coming soon...

holiday-inn-express-cambridge.jpg

10862311-large.jpg

7d0fb6d969c0473f875c2bc5334dead3.jpg

web-7.jpg

(Shed will have sales window)

 

Lighting at this property will involve special floodlights pointed away from residential property that are often motion activated except in key areas where they will be always kept on.

The modern design was chosen to represent Calvert City as an up and coming, modern alternative to the average tourist destination. As long as this property is successful, I plan on investing in a massive project along the river front that will be announced at a later time.

If there are any problems please reply and I will try to accomodate them.

 

Edit: Due to Marshall County being a dry county, the Applebees is being reconsidered for a Sonic Drive In fast food restaurant. Since we are dealing directly with Marshall County officials though, we are requesting any special accomodations possible to allow a sit down restaurant as we believe it is crucial to the future of this area's economy.

I might have some good news for you regarding your Applebees idea:

 

From the Wikipedia website for Calvert City:

 

Despite being in an otherwise dry county, sales by the drink in restaurants seating at least 100 diners are allowed after a 2004 local option election.

http://en.wikipedia....ucky#Government


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As the owner of Calculator Industries, I propose that a Casio factory be built on unused land to the south, providing jobs for the yet to be built, Calculus Village.

Also, I propose a CostCo hypermarket be built close to the city centre,

This would be part of the Twin Pines Mall development, which is also undergoing civic approval.

In the Mall, there would be a large array of shops, including a Target Department store, CostCo, K-Mart, Wendys, McDonalds, Walmart and many other specialty stores.


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I might have some good news for you regarding your Applebees idea:

 

From the Wikipedia website for Calvert City:

 

Despite being in an otherwise dry county, sales by the drink in restaurants seating at least 100 diners are allowed after a 2004 local option election.

http://en.wikipedia....ucky#Government

Thanks.. Applebees it is then!

 

As the owner of Calculator Industries, I propose that a Casio factory be built on unused land to the south, providing jobs for the yet to be built, Calculus Village.

Also, I propose a CostCo hypermarket be built close to the city centre,

This would be part of the Twin Pines Mall development, which is also undergoing civic approval.

In the Mall, there would be a large array of shops, including a Target Department store, CostCo, K-Mart, Wendys, McDonalds, Walmart and many other specialty stores.

You do realize that this is a town of 2,000 people right?


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It shortly will be higher :ninja:

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I propose to build the Plaza Hotel at Calvert City. This will feature a 80 room hotel with 10 suites (70 normal rooms and 10 suites so 80 rooms total). It will have an indoor pool, a restaurant and banquet space. The hotel will cost a total of 5 million dollars. The location will make it in the central area of the town.

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EDIT: The location will be on Kennedy Ave. and is to replace the Waffle House already there located along Interstate 69

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My plan is also to have more jobs

60 full time jobs and 18 part time jobs

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I propose to build the "Calvert Drive-in Diner" across the street from the Calvert City Hall/Police Dept located at 861 E 5th Ave, Calvert City, KY 42029.  

I googled the address.  There is an undeveloped tract across the street.

 

The outside of the diner will look similar to this (of course new construction and lot):

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The interior will be of similar design to this (only scaled to fit the outside view):

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The proposed hours for the diner will start out with opening at 6am and closing at 8 pm.  

As the town grows, hours may expand up to 24 hours.

 

 

 


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Eastwind Entertainment Group would also like to propose the construction of an Ames Department Store.
The store is to be 1 stories and have 500sq. The store will be located next to the Plaza Hotel. The store will allow 50 more jobs. The store will have a selection of products ranging from medium price to high prices. We will offer furniture, men clothing, women clothing, beauty products and jewelry. The total cost is an expected 1 million dollars.

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The Lake Group has elected to put up all 25% equity needed to begin the approval process on the Tanger Outlet center. The 200 million dollar complex will be financed via a 150 million dollar investment by the Tanger Outlet Company and a 50 million dollar investment by the Lake Company. A diagram has been provided in the Google Document. This center will include 40 popular stores such as the Nike Factory Outlet, Off 5th Ave, Gap Outlet, and Nordstrom Rack (a Tanger first.) More retailers will be announced prior to completion. 

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The Tanger Outlet Company is also requesting the approval of 2 one-hundred foot tall monument signs on Interstate 24. These will advertise the store offerings and the convenience of the outlets as they are right off the highway. They will also has large LED signs where local companies can rent advertisements. This project will provide about 500 jobs for the region. This project should go to city council this week.

 

The Lake Group is also in talks with a local Native American tribe about the possibility of opening Kentucky's first casino pending legislation being voted on in November of 2014. This 200,000 sq ft casino would be nearby the Holiday Inn Express and would help transform the region into a all year destination. A resort would be in the future plans, however the first phase calls for a 2 story building with 2 restaurants, a gambling floor, and a variety of bars and small shops.

 

The Lake Group is also in talks with builder KB Homes about the possibility of jointly building a 200 home community near the Lake Groups new developments. Negotiations are still in the first stages, however it has been brought to our attention that there will be a shortage of homes with the new jobs in the area that must be filled with mid priced conveniently located homes.

 

We plan on keeping all updated with these 4 projects.


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Well, wouldn't the Tanger Outlet centre fall under the same problems as the twin pine mall?

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Well, wouldn't the Tanger Outlet centre fall under the same problems as the twin pine mall?

 

You might have a point there:

 

Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 30,125. The 2007 Census Bureau population estimate was 31,258. Its county seat is Benton.[1]

http://en.wikipedia....ounty,_Kentucky

 

Is there enough of a population base to support that sort of development in a relatively short time period?

Or are you counting on Tater Day in nearby Benton to bring in a sustained flow of consumers?

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Well, for mine, the mentioned Calculator Factory would provide more jobs for the unemployed, with the provision for a automotive manufacturing sector.
These workers could be accommodated in either a. The township or b. the mentioned village for workers/Low rent facilities

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Not at all. The Tanger Outlet's locations (see a map of locations) are in similar small markets being directly off the highway and attract drivers happening to drive past the center with the promise of discounted goods by their favorite brands. Though the outlet center will serve it's community, it will not rely on it as a good 90% or so of travelers will be highway travelers. A mall (not near any major highway) would not attract highway travelers and wouldn't be capable of being successful if it was near the highway since it would not contain unique tenants that leads to impulse buys (why would I stop in some small Kentucky town to shop at Walmart when I have one at home?)

 

Average Tanger Outlet Centers

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