Branson Landing plans come to city from around the world

Branson city officials have collected six Branson Landing proposals from developers around the world. According to a city press release, the plans are under review by the city's Board of Aldermen.

Listed below are the developers and their proposals.

HCW Development Co. LLC of Branson: A convention center in the Branson Hills area in north Branson that would be visible and accessible from U.S. Highway 65. The facility would have 100,000 square feet of exhibition space, 25,000 square feet of ballroom space, 2,500 fixed seats and parking for 4,000 vehicles. The lakefront portion of the project would include a public square, boardwalk over the lake, condominiums, two hotels, restaurants and retail.

Garfield Corp. of Dallas: A combination convention center and 400-room hotel wherever the city chooses.

Native American Group of Arizona LLC: A 100,000-square-foot convention center on the north side of Main at the waterfront with a 4,000-seat event center, a 300-room hotel, boardwalk, town plaza, retail and a "fun zone" with rides along the lake.

Sansone Group of St. Louis: A convention center with a 7,000-seat arena behind Wal-Mart on Highway 76 and a Supercenter and Home Depot. The plan did not provide details for lakefront or hotel development.

Branson Landing LLC of Sydney, Australia: A publicly funded waterfront convention center, arena, boardwalk and public square, with privately funded hotel, retail, restaurants and residential developments. This group unveiled plans last year for a lakefront convention center and retail development. When a funding agreement could not be reached with the city, Branson Landing LLC sued claiming it is the rightful developer. The city has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

Chaswell Group Inc. of Kansas City: A convention center along Highway 76, either behind Wal-Mart or the Grand Palace. This group may team up with the Sansone Group, which also has proposals behind Wal-Mart. On the lakefront, it is offering to work with the city in securing a Ripley's Aquarium.

Aiding in the development process is the Branson Landing state tax increment financing designation that is now included in the state budget. The TIF allows the city to capture half of the new state sales tax generated when the development is completed.