Middletown is planning a project with a theme park and entertainment district called Hollywoodland.
Middletown in Ohio is collaborating with private investors on a $1.3bn mixed-use development that would include an amusement park, entertainment district, waterpark and hotels. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the project, called Hollywoodland, would cover more than 50 acres. Middletown is collaborating with real estate investment group Main Street Community Capital LLC.
“There are great bones to this area, and we look forward to working with the city and community members to launch a film and entertainment district, permanently bringing the film industry to the state of Ohio,” said David-Elias Rachie, Founding Member of Main Street Community Capital.
Middletown City Council is set to vote on the project on 21 October after a presentation from developers. If the project is approved, the city would use $7.5M in federal pandemic relief funds for pre-construction design, engineering and financial structuring.
“It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take full advantage of a myriad of local, city, state and federal incentives we have found a way to access, and in turn, and change the future of our city,” said Middletown City Manager Jim Palenick.
Hollywoodland’s indoor amusement park would feature themed rides, immersive entertainment, virtual reality (VR) experiences, and integrated retail and F&B (via FOX19 Now).
