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New Adventure Recreation Company Launches

Sustainable Environment Associates (SEAS) and Adventure Entertainment Cos. have launched GoBOLD Adventures™, an adventure recreation design-builder, and operator. As the new adventure recreation company launches, GoBOLD is focused on new locations in several formats, from all-new destination facilities to augmentation of quality existing venues.

The convergence of these companies provides the comprehensive expertise in developing and operating adventure destinations. GoBOLD Adventures is comprised of international experts in multiple disciplines specializing in creating unique “bucket list” destinations. GoBOLD’s projects range from scenic natural destinations in the U.S., to national and regional parks, remote island resorts, and jungle or desert glamping.

The two companies each brings an extensive capability in outdoor recreation and facility operations. SEAS is associated with Pangaeon, through the leadership of international adventure recreation specialist, Paul Bierman-Lytle. The Adventure Entertainment Cos. LLC are an owned affiliate of StoneCreek Partners LLC. GoBOLD Adventures (GoBOLD Adventures.com) brings the development and facility management experiences of the two companies within one operating organization.

The GoBOLD Adventures website includes information about the company’s locations and career opportunities. As the new adventure recreation company launches, the company’s senior management intends a focus on expansion of the senior management and local rep teams for select global regions.

Mall Redevelopment for Entertainment

01.11.2020 Adventure Parks & Extreme Venues, Experiential Design, Family Entertainment Center Consultants, Location-Based Entertainment Consultants, Malls and Shopping Center Consultants, Mixed-Use Development Consultants, Project Consultants for North America, Rapid Prototyping, Redevelopment Project Consultants, Retail-Entertainment Consultants

AEC was retained by this regional mall owner to explore the mall’s redevelopment for entertainment use, in Niagara Falls (New York). As the design consultant for the project, we considered all manner of repurposing options that could best utilize the existing physical configuration and infrastructure of the shopping center.

The starting point established by client Cocov Destinations, was to provide an all-weather “participatory sports” and recreation facility, serving league and sports club enthusiasts of all age groups. One competitive advantage for the property was the substantial grounds at or about the former shopping center and the potential for using additional nearby land also owned by the developer.

Formerly operated as the Summit Mall, the newly-dubbed Niagara International Sports & Entertainment Center (“NISE Center”) transforms a derelict 850,000-square foot shopping mall into a world-class sports facility. More than 900,000 annual visitors are estimated to participate in or view the athletic functions currently committed in the facility’s first years. This estimate includes the athletes, coaches, friend s, families and other walk in event related (coaches, administrators etc.) traffic. The attendance number is expected to increase as additional leagues and events are booked.

Confidential – At client request, the rapid-prototyping (previsualization) image for this exploration of mall redevelopment for entertainment use, includes limited details only. Shown below, a view of the defunct mall prior to commencement of revitalization effort by Cocov Destinations. Note – this is an update to a prior post.

Defunct regional shopping mall, slated for redevelopment.

Water City Niagara Falls, a Cocov Destinations Niagara property

Water City Resort Niagara Falls (Ontario) – Conceptual Design

01.05.2019 Adventure Parks & Extreme Venues, Location-Based Entertainment Consultants

aec Cocov Destinations (Toronto) | Location based entertainment consultants for massing and vertical structure organization for year-round ski structure with interior sports and recreation venues, major hotel and fractional residence towers, in planning. An indoor water park and play area is a major component of the project.

Water City Niagara Falls consists of 51 acres situated in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls (Ontario) and proximate to the Niagara River. The land is relative flat and suitable for development without significant mitigation required. The scale of the Project site is somewhat unique given the urbanized nature of much of the city of Niagara Falls. The site is a former Canadian National Railway (“CNR”) property. Canadian National Railroad’s operation at the Subject Property and the bridge, dates to predecessor rail companies beginning with a grant of charter in 1834 (to London & Gore Railroad). That rail charter became the first railway across southern Ontario.

The Property was acquired by Cocov Development Co. in 2015, through two special purpose legal entities formed for this purpose.

At client request, the images shown here include limited details only. a product of aec‘s Rapid Prototyping Unit, combining feasibility results with preliminary project scaling, layout, and overall guest experiential design – created to assist Ownership group in confirming design intent and project budgets.

Ski Miami

18.08.2018 Adventure Parks & Extreme Venues, Mixed-Use Development Consultants, Placemaking Consultants and Designers, Retail-Entertainment Consultants

StoneCreek Partners was retained to participate in ideation and product concepting for this innovative retail-entertainment attraction to be situated in North Miami, Florida. The facility was to include an indoor facility for downhill skiing, an extreme sports zone, and an array of retail and entertainment shops and activities.

Guest Ranch Feasibility and Due Diligence

26.05.2018 Adventure Parks & Extreme Venues, Outdoor Recreation Facility Consultants

Western Adventures LLC | Market and financial feasibility study for guest ranch in repurposed ranching property, along with due diligence regarding BLM and other associated long-term rights and ground leases with 3rd-parties. Work included rapid conceptual design and prototyping for the various guest facilities to be included.