City Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske announced over the weekend that the Long Beach Towne Center may soon be home to an IMAX theater.
Schipske, whose 5th District encompasses the center, said she received word from City Manager Pat West, who apparently emailed the councilwoman about Vestar's plans for the site. (Vestar manages the property):
Read more about it in Tuesday's Press-Telegram.
Schipske, whose 5th District encompasses the center, said she received word from City Manager Pat West, who apparently emailed the councilwoman about Vestar's plans for the site. (Vestar manages the property):
About the makeover from Schipske's e-mail:
"Though the project has been very successful over the past 10
years, we want to make sure that we continue to provide the shopping
and entertainment experience that the people of Long Beach and the
surrounding communities want and deserve. As such, we have undertaken
a major $1.8 million re-model of the plaza area of the center (now
named the Promenade @ Long Beach Towne Center). These improvements
include the addition of an outdoor entertainment stage, a giant video
wall, an outdoor fireplace, two new fountains and a play area for kids.
As part of this upgrade, we will also be repainting the project this
year and doing other courtyard improvements including landscape
upgrades, new furniture and signage. All of these things are designed
to enhance the experience at the center and allow the project to
continue its role as the gathering place for Long Beach. In addition
to our improvements, we have been informed that the Edward's theater
will be adding an I-Max theater. As we understand it, that upgrade
should be done in time for the summer movie season. This will just add
one more reason to visit the center. "
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this will be a huge hit for the Long Beach Towne Center.
Will it be the real IMAX (super large 12 stories, etc) or the "fake" one with the small screen. If it's the big one, that's very cool!