Broad St. ET. The waterpark has been touted as a “game changer” for Atlantic City, and follows several failed attempts by. Admission, Add-Ons, and Offers. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein said Monday he’s moving forward with plans to bring a casino back to the Showboat, which he has been running for three years as a non-gambling hotel. Last summer, Blatstein opened Lucky Snake. “The rents won’t exceed a third of their income,” Blatstein said. You could start with Bart Blatstein, the first mega-developer to take a chance on the blighted, bombed-out neighborhood, in the. Read more Wayne Parry / AP. Representatives were anticipating a 5 p. ET. (AP) -- As it turns out, the $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a former Atlantic City casino was just the start of his. Absolutely. 21, 2022, in Atlantic City, N. Bart Blatstein, the. 1 of 8 | . The Senator Gormley proposal calls for an open-space theme. ATLANTIC CITY — Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. 1 million loan from WSFS Bank in September after carving up the. ET. Blatstein is building. Bartley Wilson at the age. . , and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. ATLANTIC CITY — On June 26 last year, Bart Blatstein opened up the Playground, on a pier off the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Increased scale and capacity motivate development more than recognition of Broad Street’s historic fabric. J. There’s the practical Bart Blatstein, who once built a lot of ugly boxes on Delaware Avenue, enlivening a moribund strip of the city economically while lending it all the charm of an Ohio suburb. Published 9:38 AM PST, January 12, 2022. Martin Sizmur, who is in charge of construction for Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, shows an illustration of an 8,000-seat domed concert hall to be built next to the Showboat casino, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Atlantic City, N. That previous project, you may recall, was The. Bart Blatstein CEO of Showboat and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small announces a new family friendly concept at the Showboat along with Banana peel a 14 foot albino Burmese python. The Casino Control Commission will consider the petition of Bart Blatstein for a statement of compliance, a preliminary step for securing a full-fledged casino license should he choose to take a. Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein is calling for a transparent and competitive process to determine the redevelopment of Atlantic City’s Bader Field. — As it turns out, the $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a former Atlantic City casino was just the start of his. The memorandum of understanding comes after Philadelphia developers Bart Blatstein and Post Brothers proposed a $3 billion plan for Bader Field that would have included 10,000 housing units. Not only is he the man-in-charge at the Showboat, but Blatstein is the CEO of. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower, called Monday for “an open, transparent process” to seek developers for the site. Parents Information: N/A:. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round. Bart Blatstein is putting the "show" in Showboat. ATLANTIC CITY — Bart Blatstein, the owner of the Showboat Atlantic City, has taken a major step in trying to secure a casino license for the p… Pier AC outdoor bar on Atlantic City Boardwalk opensLandmark Developers has begun work on its redevelopment of Durham Springs just two months after acquiring the Bucks County property for $2. A Chat With: Real estate developer Bart Blatstein 03:46 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- He's the developer behind some of Philadelphia's most vibrant neighborhoods and changing the way we look at Atlantic City. “It was safe, and everyone knew each other. DEEM plan features 423 condo units encircling the track, and another 372 apartments and 34 townhomes along Albany Avenue, many for rent. Bart Blatstein, the Philadelphia-based CEO of Tower Investments Inc. 5 million to developer Bart Blatstein. Bart Blatstein: Other information; Number of rooms: 1,331: Website; showboathotelac. The 245-unit, 15-story apartment building the longtime Philadelphia developer is proposing for 1600. Bart’s residency is at 1201 Rock Creek Rd, Gladwyne, PA. Absolutely. , sums it up by saying “This is a once in a lifetime transformational opportunity for Atlantic City. Developer Bart Blatstein’s latest project in North Philadelphia is facing backlash from neighborhood groups and a city-appointed design review board, although there is little they can do to stop. , of suburban Detroit, and other investors plowed into. Blatstein built that in the early 2000s and later sold it to a venture involving Kushner Cos. On November 2, 2023, at the Showboat in Atlantic City, owner Bart Blatstein opens up a new component to his entertainment destination with a pickleball court, the first of its kind on the boardwalk. Published Feb. Bart Blatstein at his latest acquisition, Pier Shops at Caesars on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. “He was a solid guy and a hard worker,” says real estate developer Bart Blatstein. The project, led by developer Bart Blatstein, will add to the Showboat's Lucky Snake arcade and sports bar. “His job in Northern Liberties is the closest thing to building a city within a city that anyone has accomplished. Stockton University has spent almost $8 million on the closed Showboat casino in Atlantic City since purchasing it in December, university records show. 4 million, but a city spokesman said the. That would give Atlantic City 10 casinos, nearing the total of 12 it had in 2014 when competition in nearby states helped lead to the shutdown of four casinos. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, who owns the Showboat, envisions the water park as a key to attracting families and non-gamblers, and to draw more tourists in months other than the busy summer season. Philadelphia developers Post Brothers and Tower Investments, led by Bart Blatstein, have unveiled a $3 billion proposal to redevelop Atlantic City's Bader Field as a waterfront residential. Blatstein, whose older brother Bart is a well-known Philadelphia developer, is now chief executive officer of OTG Management, which. Developer Bart Blatstein floats $3 billion plan for ex-airport in Atlantic City. Blatstein spent many happy times in AC growing up and. “I can. Post acquired Kushner’s stake in the complex for $44. A plan by Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments to build a 15-story, 245-unit apartment building right behind the AMC Theatre on Broad Street, has distilled some aspects of the tensions between. Blatstein’s Tower Investments is partnering with the Pestronks’ firm, Post Brothers, to build a brand-new. Blatstein bought the former Pier Shops from Caesars Entertainment for $2. m. “Bart is driven by his need to create. Jersey Digs was the first news outlet to reveal the look of the facility last month, which is designed by Atlantic City-based SOSH Architects with interior work from Martin Aquatic Design. 7 million. Klein is widely regarded as one of the leading Jewish activists in the United States. It has expertise in all aspects of planning, design, construction, financial and learning. Bart Blatstein offers a first look inside ‘grandiose’ Island Waterpark in A. He has a fortune of $86 billion, up from $75 billion last year. The Complaint further states: “[i]n his business dealings, Blatstein routinely and customarily holds himself out as Tower Investments and/or Tower, Investments, Inc. Bart Blatstein's proposal for a gas station would just perpetuate the autocentric conditions along Columbus Boulevard. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (January 24, 2023) – Bart Blatstein, the owner of Showboat Resort, is excited to announce that the final phase of remodeling the iconic. ATLANTIC CITY - The city is a step closer to selling Garden Pier for $1. C. and owner of Showboat Atlantic City, cut the ribbon on the 40,000-square-foot, indoor electric go. Bart Blatstein is not the first developer to want to bring a waterpark to the resort. Luckily for us, he chose Atlantic City this time. The Showboat Atlantic City is moving forward with a $100 million expansion project to bring the resort an indoor waterpark measuring 100,000 square feet. Not only is he the man-in-charge at the Showboat, but Blatstein is the CEO of. , set to open on June 30 Blatstein, who also owns the Showboat, held an elaborate VIP preview party June 22 and. Originally set to welcome guests on Friday, June 30, Blatstein opted for a last-minute delay to bring the park up to his standards. 8 million, less than 2 percent of the $200 million plus that developer Taubman Centers Inc. Founder and CEO. Published Jan. com at 400 N. Lucky Snake is a family. called “ Dave & Buster’s. New renderings, submitted by developer Bart Blatstein to the Civic Design Review Committee, show. 15, 2015, at the annual MBCA Luncheon at Caesars Atlantic City. Philadelphia developer Bart. Developer Bart Blatstein, who has led much of the development in Northern Liberties and other neighborhoods as the CEO of Tower Investments, is the official new owner of a lot at South Broad and. He said the waterpark would now. NBC Universal, Inc. But he may discontinue the. The Bart Blatstein proposal features a residential community concept, featuring homes, a school, walking paths, and more. ” Come for the waterpark, stay for the dissipation?Blatstein refurbished the Troc, adding three bars in the lobby and main room, red-carpeted flooring, a $150,000-sound system, and a large portable stage that was removable to make more dance space. m. Look no further than the blueprints to his Rittenhouse Square mansion to glimpse the appetite and aptitude of Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein. 5, 2018, 5:00 a. Bart Blatstein offers a first look inside ‘grandiose’ Island Waterpark in A. It's only been about a year since Showboat Hotel owner Bart Blatstein broke ground on a $100 million indoor water park in Atlantic City, but as seen on Wednesday, the structure seems to have made. On Jan 12, 2022. Kartalija: Philadelphia Magazine called you "the most creative. Blatstein also said “I would fail” if the venue were going to be like Xfinity Live! Shots fired, Bart. Blatstein paid $600,000. Bart Blatstein's Piazza Terminal is just one of a handful of developments planned for the eastern edge of Northern Liberties with unprecedented height. Michael Pestronk, left, Bart Blatstein, center, and Matthew Pestronk, right leave the stage after a news conference Monday, Nov. For more information, go to CITY — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round option inPhiladelphia developer Bart Blatstein take part in groundbreaking ceremony for a $100 million year-round indoor water park on Wednesday, Jan. ATLANTIC CITY, N. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein said 852 of the complex's 1,300 rooms will be open to the public in July. The property is owned by Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein, who acquired the non-casino hotel from Stockton University in 2016 for $23 million. The complex also typified life in the area, around Oxford Circle, where Blatstein grew up. Developer Bart Blatstein took the wraps off that multi-billion-dollar project Monday. The project will include apartments at market-rate rents, said Blatstein. m. Blatstein has pushed to make the seaside resort more family-friendly amid its numerous casinos and other adult entertainment venues. “It was magical,” says Blatstein. Island Waterpark, a $100 million endeavor by Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, is set to open June 30 in Atlantic City as one of the area's few non-gambling tourist hotspots. ISLAND Waterpark and Lucky Snakes Arcade are two of the grand attractions that Blatstein has created in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Showboat Atlantic City Hotel will have luxury apartments available for visitors to rent long-term this summer, Bart Blatstein, president and CEO of hotel owner Tower Investments, said Thursday. Bart Blatstein's investments in Atlantic City were unfairly assessed, and it's estimated he overpaid his taxes by $2 million, said Lisa Johnson, a spokesperson for Blatstein. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. Philadelphia has seen its share of large and opulent houses emerge during the recent building boom, but this newest one, built on Rittenhouse Square's southwest. When this iconic pier was known as Million Dollar Pier, it had the historic street address of # 1 Atlantic Ocean. “His job in Northern Liberties is the closest thing to building a city within a city that anyone has accomplished. . The property is owned by Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein, who acquired the non-casino hotel from Stockton University in 2016 for $23 million. 21, 2022, in Atlantic City, N. J. LinkedIn. ” Id. In recent South Philadelphia community meetings, Tower Investments developer Bart Blatstein has faced tense, often shouting crowds of neighbors opposed to his megaproject at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Washington Avenue. They also operate the equally. Bart Blatstein, the Philadelphia developer who runs the Showboat as a hotel that does not offer gambling, applied Tuesday for a state tax credit to help finance the water park. So at a meeting on. with a stated goal of selecting DEEM Enterprises to. So, for 2023, I hope for nothing radical. J. Blatstein's Tower Investments owns the Showboat in Atlantic City and is developing a neighboring $100 million indoor water park. Tower Investments, Inc. m. The developer's latest addition? The world's largest indoor beachfront waterpark at the Atlantic City Showboat Hotel. Clarification: The L. Jeannine Carriere (School of. The project, helmed by owner Bart Blatstein, has already suffered its fair share of setbacks. J. 7 million and reopened it in 2015 as The Playground shopping and. Mr. C. Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! Already a Subscriber? Sign inBart Blatstein, Chief Executive Officer, Tower Investments. Four years after the former Boardwalk casino hotel received local approval to convert 400 guestrooms into 264 residential units, owner Bart Blatstein is doubling down on his residential bet. 1 of 7 | . There will also be tax breaks on construction materials as well. A person familiar with the deal said Blatstein and Steelman agreed to pay $2. Tower's CEO is Bart Blatstein, who owns the Showboat Hotel and other properties in Atlantic City. Unique hotel-like conveniences make Tower Place a destination for. Expected to be the largest indoor waterpark in the world, the complex will complement the 100,000-square-foot “Lucky Snake” arcade and sports bar at Showboat. Ladies and gentlemen, Bart Blatstein has left Northern Liberties. You could start a story about Northern Liberties 100 different ways. Founder & CEO: Tower Investments Inc. Iron Hill-anchored West Chester building sells to real estate investor . Bart Blatstein, the waterpark’s developer, held a preview party for family and friends on Thursday. New renderings, submitted by developer Bart Blatstein to the Civic Design Review Committee, show. Luckily for us, he chose Atlantic City this time. Thank you, and good night. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Philadelphia-based Tower Investments Inc. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos had the best year of any person on the planet, adding $27. Just ahead of the busy summer season in Atlantic City, real estate developer Bart Blatstein last week announced that May 15 would be the grand opening of Lucky Snake at Showboat, a site that Mayor Marty Small Jr. Bart Blatstein is always on the cutting edge of hot trends and strives to accommodate his clients and City and region that he serves. At 5:46 p. and for Scott to make his long awaited apology to Bart Blatstein. The property, aimed to offer the city family-friendly. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. Atlantic City was running out of money and faced a possible state takeover around the time of his Showboat purchase. ATLANTIC CITY — This $100 million game changer for Atlantic City was ready for a closeup. He’s a risk-taking visionary investor who sometimes fails and sometimes is fabulously. J. ATLANTIC CITY — The Island Waterpark, developer Bart Blatstein’s $100 million game changer for this resort town, did not open as scheduled Friday. J. J. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. Blatstein pledged to give a $1 million gift, half of which will be taken from his estate when he dies. and owner of Showboat Atlantic City, proposed a plan to redevelop the city-owned Bader Field with market rate rental housingBart Blatstein, founder and CEO of Philadelphia-based Tower Investments, and Jil Blatstein bought a nearly 2,500-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom unit at the Continuum. Developer Bart Blatstein has borrowed more than $22 million against one of the buildings in his Showboat hotel complex in Atlantic City, as. and owner of Showboat Atlantic City, proposed a plan to redevelop the city-owned Bader Field with market rate rental housing Bart Blatstein, founder and CEO of Philadelphia-based Tower Investments, and Jil Blatstein bought a nearly 2,500-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom unit at the Continuum. Showboat Atlantic City has really changed over the last few years, and there are even better things to come. Jan. J. The plan unveiled Monday is called Casa Mar, a water-intensive development. The Showboat Resort, developed by Tower Investments CEO and Showboat owner Bart Blatstein, is the world's premier beachfront indoor entertainment experience and casts Atlantic City as an all. C. The world's largest indoor beachfront waterpark was scheduled to open in Atlantic City this weekend; however, it was delayed another week. In the Complaint, Blatstein is defined as “an adult individual. The plan unveiled Monday is called Casa Mar, a water-intensive development inspired by the canals of Amsterdam. Look no further than. Showboat does not have a casino but operates as a hotel (and soon apartments also). Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein’s vision is that next summer people will be frolicking in 85 degree temperatures inside his new $100 million Atlantic City waterpark at the same location. Bart Blatstein, owner of the Showboat hotel in Atlantic City, N. Blatstein has secured $2. The delay opened the door for a competing Bader Field proposal by Philadelphia Developer Bart Blatstein. The property has gone through a lot inWe’ve welcomed and supported the Atlantic City projects of Philadelphia redeveloper Bart Blatstein. Since that purchase, while Blatstein has assembled 20 lots surrounding the. J. “Bart is driven by his need to create. The Business Journal confirmed Campus Apartments CEO and 76ers minority owner David Adelman, real estate developer Bart Blatstein and politician-turned-filmmaker Sam Katz as investors. Bart Blatstein will soon make changes to his Rittenhouse digs. The Pier at Caesars owner/developer Bart Blatstein reacts to Mayor Don Guardian's unofficial State of the City speech, Thursday Jan. About 200 children from the “Great Day” Summer Camp were welcomed by owner Bart Blatstein. “The fight starts. It will be owned by Bart Blatstein. Related: SEPTA to disclose list of. Sign up for our weekly home and property newsletter, featuring homes for sale, neighborhood. Developer Bart Blatstein said the 100,000-square-foot. Bart and Jil Blatstein (Photo by Cindy Gallop) What a difference a day makes. The only other references to Blatstein individually are contained in ¶¶ 7 and 8 which. SEPTA to disclose list of properties it needs to acquire for KoP Rail . Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein during the announcement of the casino license going to Live! Hotel and Casino. m. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. 3, 2009. J. ATLANTIC CITY — Showboat Atlantic City’s job fair Tuesday drew 3,000 applicants for 200 jobs, a resounding rejection to the opinion that has cropped up in casino-management circles in recentIf handled correctly, the initial $3 billion investment from developer Bart Blatstein could result in a tenfold return for the community. But it was perfect for what Bart Blatstein is selling. Blatstein’s Tower Investments is partnering with the Pestronks’ firm, Post Brothers, to build a brand-new. The original plan was to open the AC water park by 5 p. Listen 1:05. Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments has acquired Piers 38 and 40 along the Delaware River along with the land in between the two structures for $18 million. ATLANTIC CITY — In addition to aspirations of a world-class indoor water park, Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein wants to construct a beach bar in front of his Showboat hotel. Blatstein bought the former Pier Shops from Caesars Entertainment for $2. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. Current employment is stated as Clerical/White Collar. Bart Blatstein Net Worth Bart Blatstein Net Worth 2023, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography. J. The deal, approved by the university. Blatstein has cancelled a press conference he had scheduled for Tuesday in which he was expected to unveil the details of his “dramatic redevelopment plans” for the Pier Shops at Caesars. A first-year public school teacher in the city makes $46,267 . Bart Blatstein is putting the "show" in Showboat. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein stands at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $100 million year-round indoor water park on Wednesday, Jan. Business Insider: The CRDA, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved a $2. The developer dropped an appeal in. PHILADELPHIA When Bart Blatstein, a local strip-mall developer, acquired an abandoned brewery a few miles from Center City nearly a decade ago, the artists who had gravitated to the. ” Blatstein announced a joint venture with fellow Philadelphia-based developer Post Brothers to create a new $3 billion neighborhood within Atlantic City being referred to as “Casa Mar. Day passes are priced at $89. Piers 38 and 40 will be part of a new development from Bart Blatstein. , of suburban Detroit, and other investors plowed into. Bart Blatstein offers a first look inside ‘grandiose’ Island Waterpark in A. On Friday, November 18, 2022, we broke the news that Bart Blatstein would be making a major announcement about a proposed large-scale development project in Atlantic City, New Jersey. That work is slated to be complete in conjunction with the opening of the $100 million dollar ISLAND Waterpark, slated for this summer, as part of the firm’s. The proposal includes 10,000 new residential units, space for stores and offices and parks with. 12, 2019, 4:52 p. Bart Blatstein opened his $100 million Island Waterpark in Atlantic City on Tuesday after a permitting delay. The Island Waterpark gave Atlantic City’s kids a free morning last week. In response to the criticism, Blatstein has consistently pointed to his successful work in. The Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) agreed to borrow $97 million for this $100 million project. S. Christopher. The company sold South Philadelphia's Riverview Plaza back to developer Bart Blatstein for $34 million in. Blatstein has been a faithful developer in Atlantic City for a number of years and a long-time, well known Philadelphia developer. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower, called Monday for “an open, transparent process” to seek developers for the site. Saturday & Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm. We have learned that the DEEM Enterprises proposal is on the next Atlantic City Council Agenda. Panties range from $35 to $60; bras, which come in sizes 32A to 36D, are $65 to $115; and nighties and rompers can run $100 to $120. "With his demonstrated ability to lead new development, while overseeing. ” This summer, Blatstein submitted proposals to the city for two other underutilized properties. The change in ownership comes as developer Bart Blatstein, whose Tower Investments, originally owned the Piazza, moves forward with plans for another new apartment complex next to Schmidt's. Read more Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer. C. We have learned and confirmed that the former Pier Shops at Caesars, more recently known as Playground Pier when it was owned by Bart Blatstein has been sold. J. Tower and Post Brothers, another major. ISLAND Waterpark and Lucky Snakes Arcade are two of the grand attractions that Blatstein has created in Atlantic City, New Jersey. – Stockton University said Friday it is selling the former Showboat casino to Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein for $22 million. The $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a former Atlantic City casino is turning out to be just the start of his efforts at the Showboat hotel. Owner Bart Blatstein Debuts the $100 million ISLAND Waterpark which features 11 slides, a 1,000 square-foot surf simulator, first-of-its-kind nightlife entertainment exclusively for adults and. Broad St. 2 of 8 | . It will feature waterslides, pools, a lazy river, lounge areas, party rooms, retail. Look no further. 1 million in May 2018. But first, developer Bart Blatstein had to cut a ribbon made of two long hair braids tied together from. Blatstein owns and developed both of those projects as well. A truly unique waterfront dining experience in Victoria/name/nm4642289/bio/View Bart’s full profile. Over the last 20 years, several developers have proposed waterparks only to see those plans not materialize. Blatstein says his new venue will keep the 400 current jobs at the mall and add an. A person familiar with the deal said Blatstein and Steelman agreed to pay $2. Tower and Post Brothers, another major. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board held a hearing at the Pennsylvania. Blatstein is building. Not only is he the man-in-charge at the Showboat, but Blatstein is the CEO of. A day-glo mini-golf game sits inside the soon-to-open Lucky Snake arcade Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the former Showboat casino in Atlantic City, N. 5, 2021, 1:00 p. The property, aimed. CEO Bart Blatstein announced a joint venture between his company and Post Brothers Nov. Last March, the un-elected Atlantic County Improvement Authority agreed to borrow $97 million to build a private water park next to the Showboat in Atlantic City. Bart Blatstein's Tower Investments plans to break ground this fall on a project at Broad Street and Washington Avenue that the developer says will involve a total investment approaching half a. , founded in 1897. Since that purchase, while Blatstein has assembled 20 lots surrounding the. Robina Thomas (School of Social Work) Supervisor Dr. The $100 million, 103,000. We had a wide-ranging discussion about the very latest regarding developing Atlantic City’s Bader Field. 7 billion recreational, residential and retail plan for Bader that features an auto race track. “He warned me he was selling it,” Up said. Developer Bart Blatstein has borrowed more than $22 million against one of the buildings in his Showboat hotel complex in Atlantic City, as he awaits a hoped-for bigger cash infusion. Blatstein is building. H. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (January 24, 2023) – Bart Blatstein, the owner of Showboat Resort, is excited to announce that the final phase of remodeling the iconic hotel’s 800 rooms, suites, lobby and other common areas is underway. 30, 2023, 9:28 p. When Showboat Hotel Owner Bart Blatstein announced he would build a $100 million waterpark a couple of years ago, my response on my radio show was skeptical, to say the least. Developer Bart Blatstein is buying the 18-floor office tower housing The Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly. . ET. Real Estate developer Bart Blatstein is a not your typical Philly guy with a summer home in Margate. Mixed-use and residential towers will soon be rising from Cherry to Callowhill and up to Spring Garden, with Hanover Company, Parkway Corporation, and Bart Blatstein leading the development. Atlantic City Council President George Tibbitt. Tower Place is the first luxury apartment building on North Broad Street by Bart Blatstein's Tower Investments Inc. Blatstein purchased the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City for $23M in 2016, near the nadir of the beach city's reputation. Developer Bart Blatstein has decided to shelve a controversial plan for a Super Wawa that would have fronted the Delaware River along South Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia and will instead. The hotel will still be called the Showboat. The Showboat opened as a casino hotel in 1987 and closed. m. Tuesday March 8 2016 The only signs identifying the Garden Pier in Atlantic City are on the windows of the buildings. Read more DAVID SWANSON / Staff Photographer. Plans call for water slides, pools and a lazy river, along with food and beverage and retail outlets, lounge areas and. Bart Blatstein, the owner of Showboat Resort, has announced that the final phase of remodeling the iconic hotel’s 800 rooms, suites, lobby and other common areas is underway. Bart Blatstein is a 1976 College of Liberal Arts alumnus and president and CEO of Tower Investments, a Philadelphia-based private company that has built properties near Main Campus and in Northern Liberties. 7 million and reopened it in 2015 as The Playground shopping and. “I’m super excited about this transformational gateway project,” Blatstein said of the Broad and Washington plan. ATLANTIC CITY — Bart Blatstein, the owner of the Showboat hotel and other sites in the resort, is aware some critics think he is moving too slowly in. CEO Bart Blatstein announced a joint venture between his company and Post Brothers Nov. Developer Arnold Galman might not have the name recognition of Bart Blatstein, but his property portfolio isn’t exactly unimpressive, and it’s earned him his own lavish abode in Bryn Mawr, a. ET. We have learned that the DEEM Enterprises proposal is on the next Atlantic City Council Agenda. ATLANTIC CITY, N. Developer Bart Blatstein has plenty of experience with both. 8 million, less than 2 percent of the $200 million plus that developer Taubman Centers Inc. He reopened it as the Playground in 2015 with a promise. Long before it was Bart Blatstein's Playground, the pier at 1 Atlantic Ocean in Atlantic City was Ocean One Mall. Based on its size and normal building costs, several contractors estimated that Blatstein's mansion had to set him back between $8 million and $16 million. m. Bart Blatstein inside the clock tower in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News building at 400 N. Developer Bart Blatstein has borrowed more than $22 million against one of the buildings in his Showboat hotel complex in Atlantic City, as he awaits a hoped-for bigger cash infusion from the sale of tax exempt bonds to construct a waterpark at the site. Atlantic City’s newest attraction — Showboat’s indoor water park — won’t open on June 30 as planned. Bart Blatstein is famous for his company Tower Investments Inc. The Showboat Hotel is owned by Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein who is doubling down on his family friendly targeted resort. J.