American Dream Mall: Whose Dream Is It?

The Meadowlands project, initially announced in 2003 as Xanadu, aimed to be a major shopping and entertainment complex in New Jersey. Despite high expectations, the project faced financial difficulties, changing developers, and the impact of the Great Recession. In 2011, efforts to revive the project led to its rebranding as American Dream Meadowlands, with new attractions planned. However, construction faced delays and financial hurdles. As of the latest update, the project is still incomplete, with hopes to finish by 2018, having involved multiple developers, governors, and significant investment.

What was the original name of the Meadowlands project announced by the Mills Corporation in 2003?

• American Dream Meadowlands

• Xanadu

• Colony Capital

• 555 Development

Which major financial event affected Colony Capital's progress on the Meadowlands project?

• The Great Recession

• The Housing Market Crash

• The Eurozone Crisis

• The Dot-com Bubble

Who was the governor of New Jersey that attempted to revive the Meadowlands project in 2011?

• Jon Corzine

• Phil Murphy

• Chris Christie

• Jim McGreevey

What was one of the new attractions planned by the developer 555 for the American Dream Meadowlands?

• A clown school

• A minor league baseball stadium

• An observation wheel

• A concert hall

By 2018, how many developers had been involved in the Meadowlands project?

• Five

• Six

• Four

• Three