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Legoland Proposal Splits Community

A new Legoland theme park proposed for the town of Goshen, north of New York City, has received a mixed response from the community.

January 5, 2017 - The Chronicle

New Old Homes: Building Historically

Developers are increasingly creating communities of historically-styled homes that aim to mimic small towns. But many are finding it is hard work to avoid a theme park feel.

May 3, 2009 - Retail Traffic Magazine

Shanghai Disneyland Deal Signed

The City of Shanghai has signed on to a proposal from the Walt Disney Company to build a Disneyland theme park in Mainland China.

January 19, 2009 - China Daily

Bible Park USA Finds New Site, After Failing to Get TIF

Private funders attempting to build a $175 million Bible theme park asked for tax-increment financing to reach their goal. The county also denied a re-zoning request, but the park has found a new home in neighboring Wilson County.

September 19, 2008 - The Christian Post

All Roads Lead to Rome: The Theme Park

Faced with a significant decline in tourism, Rome's mayor dreams of building a theme park right next to the real thing depicting life in ancient Rome.

August 18, 2008 - Telegraph U.K.

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