Kushner Companies and Times Square Attractions Live have signed a 15 year deal to open a unique National Geographic attraction in Times Square, New York City.
National Geographic Times Square: Ocean Giants (working title) will be the first permanent exhibition by the non-profit scientific and educational institution in its 128-year history.
SPE Partners will develop and produce the project, under license from National Geographic Partners.
“National Geographic is one the world’s most respected and recognised brands and it is a tremendous compliment and honour to be a financial and strategic partner on this project, ” commented Milton V. Peterson, Principal and Chairman of real estate firm, Peterson Companies. “Together with SPE Partners under the creative leadership of Lisa Truitt, we look forward to creating a world-class branded experience for National Geographic in the heart of New York City.”
CEO of Kushner Companies, Jared Kushner’s comments echoed the excitement surrounding the project:
“This deal truly takes the consumer experience in Times Square to the next level, and exemplifies our work in repositioning one of Midtown’s most storied buildings as a world-class cultural and retail destination.”
The attraction will occupy 59, 137ft² at 44th Street and is slated to open in 2017.
Peterson Companies is responsible for over 34 million square feet of highly successful mixed-use retail, entertainment, residential and office projects in the Washington DC region. Notable projects include National Harbour, a 350-acre waterfront resort featuring the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Centre, Tanger Outlets, the Capital Wheel and the $1.4B MGM National Harbour Resort & Casino. The complex is expected to open this year.
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