Project IMAX - Newport on the Levee - North American Properties

THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE

An 11-acre mixed-use asset with shopping, dining, entertainment, office, and more, all in one vibrant, connected location. Did we mention the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati views? Oh, and a vacant IMAX theatre ripe for the taking. Enter Newport on the Levee (the Levee).

THE ASK

We are thinking BIG, dreaming about the art of the possible, and seeking talent to help us reimagine this eerily quiet, 23-year-old auditorium into a permanent digital exhibition.

THE REWARD

In 2018, North American Properties (NAP) acquired the Levee and completely overhauled it, unveiling new community-driven amenities in May 2021. Since then, we’ve continued reinventing the iconic property and signed deals with 20 new brands, including 16 Lots Southern Outpost, Amador Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar, Immersive Gamebox, Shiners on the Levee, and Uber Freight, just to name a few. Now is the time to capitalize and hitch your wagon to a comeback story like no other. Who doesn’t love an underdog?

We envision this project as an opportunity to collaborate with local creators by presenting the theatre as a testing ground, event space, host to rotating immersive experiences like Van Gogh and Harry Potter, or a dedicated enclave for mixed-media artists like Refik Anadol to showcase their works. We’re also open to exploring ideas with the experts.

Our team truly believes transforming this old, rundown theatre into a canvas for artists to experiment would not only solidify the Levee’s reputation as an entertainment destination, but also further elevate NKY as one of the “Best Places to Travel,” as named by Conde Nast Traveler in late 2022, all the while supporting local innovators.

Interested in learning more? Keep scrolling.

[courtesy Lume Studios]

Inside IMAX

THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS

PERMANENT PROGRAMMING	SEMI-PERMANENT PROGRAMMING
Immersive Experiences	Traveling Exhibits
Artist Residencies	Special Events & Tradeshows
Digital Workshops	Specialty Leasing / Sponsorships
Innovation Hubs / Labs	Pop-Up Activations
Continued Education / University Expansion	Production Sets / Studio Rentals
Performing Arts	Performing Arts
Rotating Galleries	Buyouts / Private Events

[courtesy of Lume Studios]

A FEW DIGITAL DISRUPTORS
WE'RE TAKING NOTES FROM

UNDER THE HOOD

*Note: Seating can be removed. Concrete supported by steel.

ABOUT THE LEVEE

A revived land of cosmopolitan wonder for those looking for a place where you can truly “do it all”, whether it is work, fun or play. Enveloped in a fresh style of warmth, comfort and hospitality rarely found, the way guests are cared for becomes a literal luxury in and of itself. This community-driven destination is home to the “good life”—a welcoming environment offering all the region’s best.

AND NOW, A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE SIGHTS...

Bridgeview Box Park | Newport on the Levee

SITE FEATURES

300,000 square feet of retail
100,000 square feet of office
204,000 square feet of community gathering space
Bridgeview Box Park: 7,500 square foot open-air shipping container park
Trade™: 9,850 square foot revolving artisan market
20-screen AMC Theatre
2 local breweries
Award-winning Newport Aquarium
100+ events per year
2 million+ visitors per year
Amenities: Valet, 24/7 Security and Entertainment District
Trail connections include 11 miles of riverfront walking and biking and the Purple People Bridge, a pedestrian-only bridge linking Northern Kentucky with Downtown Cincinnati
Neighbors Nearby: Paycor Stadium, The Great American Ball Park, MegaCorp Pavilion