One of Canton's biggest attractions is about to expand, and will draw more people than ever.
Officials of the Hall of Fame Village recently announced it has merged with Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corporation under the terms of a non-binding deal, which makes the village a public entity. The measure means that the village can access more funding, which in turns means it can start the second phase of a large project.
Canton is the place where the National Football League was created, and the village draws hundreds of thousands of fans of the sport from all over the country and around the world. Now, there are plans to give Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village even wider appeal.
The second phase of the project has an estimated cost of approximately $300m, and includes building waterparks, hotels, and other attractions that will bring tourists. The village caters to football fans but also hosts sporting events for young people. Brochure printing is often used to illustrate the amenities to be found in projects like this.
Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corporation's CEO, Jim Gordon, said the City of Canton has done well in maintaining the Hall of Fame, and he believes that joining with the city will enhance what has already been accomplished. If everything goes as planned, Phase 2 could start as early as this November, or early in the coming year, with completion planned for 2022.
