| Discussion at exmiami.org Genting Group Unveils $3 Billion Master Plan For Resorts World Miami Miami, FL -- September 14, 2011 -- One of the most prized pieces of waterfront land in Florida will soon come alive with Resorts World Miami, a Destination Resort featuring iconic skyscrapers sporting designs inspired by a coral reef and serving as the centerpiece of a new three-mile Baywalk that will activate the city's waterfront. Resorts World Miami, which represents a $3 billion investment by Genting Group, comprises approximately 10 million square feet of mixed-use development, making it one of the largest development projects in Florida history. "Resorts World Miami will accelerate Florida's evolution as a global destination at the crossroads of the Americas," said Mr. KT Lim, Chairman and Chief Executive of Genting. "Most importantly, Resorts World Miami will boost confidence in Florida's economy, creating 15000 direct and indirect construction jobs and 30000 permanent positions on an ongoing basis, attracting more inbound investment, and substantially increasing the tax base for the city, county and state." Rising from 13.9 acres of bayfront land currently housing the Miami Herald Media Company, Resorts World Miami is located in the heart of the City of Miami, midway between Miami International Airport and Miami Beach. "Resorts World Miami introduces a new vocabulary of architecture to Florida, one that is inspired by the ocean and Florida's coral reefs," said Bernardo ... |
