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Spaces for Play: The Impacts of Entertainment Development on New York City

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  • Susan S. Fainstein

    (Rutgers University)

  • Robert James Stokes

    (Temple University)

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The economies of many American cities have shown signs of recovery after the deindustrialization of the preceding two decades. Tourism has been one of the principal components of inner-city economic growth. Although building facilities for tourists represents a gamble for urban leaders, numerous examples of success exist. New York City possesses a sizable competitive advantage in the tourism sector The authors examine New York's tourism market. Case studies are presented of three tourist-based developments: the Jacob Javits Convention Center; the 42nd Street entertainment district, and a proposed stadium plan for the Yankees. These cases are typical of the type of tourist-based developments currently being pursued by many U.S. cities. It is concluded that tourism facilities are promising investments; this is tempered by considerations relating to the high levels of public subsidy demanded for projects-like the proposed Yankee Stadium development-that do not offer a sufficient return on public subsidy.

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  • Susan S. Fainstein & Robert James Stokes, 1998. "Spaces for Play: The Impacts of Entertainment Development on New York City," Economic Development Quarterly, , vol. 12(2), pages 150-165, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ecdequ:v:12:y:1998:i:2:p:150-165
    DOI: 10.1177/089124249801200204
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    1. Clara Irazabal & Surajit Chakravarty, 2007. "Entertainment-Retail Centers in Hong Kong and Los Angeles: Trends and Lessons," Working Paper 8556, USC Lusk Center for Real Estate.
    2. Harrison S. Campbell, Jr., 2001. "Professional Sports and Urban Development: A Brief Review of Issues and Studies," The Review of Regional Studies, Southern Regional Science Association, vol. 29(3), pages 272-292, Winter.

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