The Crossroads Announces First Tenant: Gamescape by Cinemark
- Gamescape by Cinemark is the ultimate destination for family entertainment
- Woodbury Corporation and WRK Real Estate worked closely with city leadership to make this monumental deal
SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2025) – Woodbury Corporation, a full-service real estate management and development company, and development partner WRK Real Estate are pleased to announce Gamescape by Cinemark is coming to The Crossroads. This is the first announced anchor tenant of the project, which is an over $850 million-dollar walkable, mixed-use development located at 72nd and Dodge. A groundbreaking event is anticipated for June, with construction beginning immediately after.
“We have been excited to share this tenant and there’s nothing like it in the area. It’s the perfect first tenant that will set the tone for the rest of The Crossroads project,” said Jeff Woodbury, senior vice president of development and acquisitions at Woodbury Corporation. “Without the leadership of the city and mayor, we would not have been able to get this deal done with Cinemark. We look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Jean Stothert and her team to bring high-caliber tenants to the city.”
Gamescape by Cinemark is an all-in-one immersive entertainment destination. Guests of all ages can play, dine and explore through movie theaters, bowling, an arcade, laser tag, a full-service restaurant and more. Gamescape by Cinemark at The Crossroads will be the company’s only location in Nebraska and is one of the exhibitor’s first family entertainment centers.
“Gamescape by Cinemark brings a new family entertainment destination to Omaha and will be part of the revival of this true crossroads of our city,” said Mayor Jean Stothert. “Woodbury and WRK Real Estate are great partners and will deliver a spectacular development. We can all be confident in the construction timeline and Woodbury’s record of successful development all over the country.”
“We are pleased to work with Woodbury, WRK Real Estate and the city of Omaha to bring Gamescape by Cinemark, the ultimate family entertainment destination, to the community,” said Jay Jostrand, executive vice president of real estate and construction for Cinemark. “The Crossroads is an ideal location for this new build’s wide array of amenities and activities fit for every occasion and interest.”
The Crossroads is located on 72nd and Dodge – considered by the developers as the best commercial real estate in Nebraska – phase 1 is currently underway which includes one-third of the overall development featuring a vibrant mix of uses, including: Gamescape by Cinemark, multi-family residential units, office space, shopping and ample parking. The Crossroads is poised to become a cornerstone of Omaha’s growth and development.
For current information on The Crossroads, including new tenants, construction updates and more please visit: https://thecrossroadsomaha.com/.
Woodbury Corporation and WRK Real Estate are also currently development partners on a mixed-use, new development project at 21st and Vine Streets, and a Residence Inn by Marriott hotel located at 850 R Street, each in Lincoln, Nebraska. The two companies’ work partnership goes back over 15 years, that include developments such as West Haymarket, the Larsen Building, Nebraska Innovation Center, and Courtyard by Marriott located at 808 R Street in Lincoln.
About Woodbury Corporation
Founded in 1919, privately held Woodbury Corporation is one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development companies in the Intermountain West. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and with $5 Billion in assets under management, the Woodbury portfolio includes retail, office, hotel, residential and industrial projects across 16 states. For more information, please visit https://live-woodburycorp3.pantheonsite.io .
About WRK Real Estate
WRK Real Estate began development work in 2003 with the goal of focusing on urban redevelopment, public/private partnerships, and transforming community through the impact of real estate. Following the company’s successful first investment at 720 O Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, it reinvested its capital and continued to grow. 22 years later, thoughtful capitalism continues to underpin its core values. WRK now manages commercial and residential buildings throughout Eastern Nebraska and shares responsibility for more than $250,000,000 in new and existing development projects. For more information, please visit wrkllc.com
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