Obsessive intrinsic magical thinking refers to a psychological phenomenon characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts or beliefs that certain actions, objects, or rituals have the power to influence events or outcomes. Individuals with this form of magical thinking believe that their thoughts or actions can cause harm or bring about positive results in their lives, often without any logical or rational basis. People who exhibit obsessive intrinsic magical thinking often engage in repetitive behaviors or rituals in an attempt to control or prevent specific outcomes. For example, someone with this type of thinking may perform certain actions such as counting, arranging objects in a specific order, or avoiding specific numbers or colors. These rituals are believed to have a direct impact on their perceived outcome. This type of thinking is significantly different from the magical thinking observed in children, which is considered a normal part of cognitive development.
“As downtown Orlando continues its dynamic growth, we are excited to bring the sports and entertainment district to life,” said David Carlock, founder and principal of Machete Group.
JMA Ventures is a full-service commercial real estate development and investment firm with a portfolio of hospitality, resort, residential, retail, office, and commercial projects. JMA Ventures is a full-service commercial real estate development and investment firm with a portfolio of hospitality, resort, residential, retail, office, and commercial projects.
This type of thinking is significantly different from the magical thinking observed in children, which is considered a normal part of cognitive development. Obsessive intrinsic magical thinking is instead associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders. One of the key features of obsessive intrinsic magical thinking is the presence of irrational beliefs.
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The latest plan for the Orlando Magic Sports + Entertainment District reduces the parking garage and office tower space by half. The development team plans to break ground in 2024. (Rendering courtesy of the Orlando Magic)
By Laura Kinsler | [email protected] | GrowthSpotter PUBLISHED: October 18, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. | UPDATED: October 18, 2023 at 3:46 p.m.The Orlando Magic’s long-awaited $500 million sports and entertainment complex across from the Amway Center downtown has a development team and an anticipated start in 2024, according to a report in GrowthSpotter.
Developers JMA Ventures LLC and Machete Group Inc. have been appointed to spearhead the project alongside SED Development LLC and the Orlando Magic.
The details were first reported by the Sports Business Journal, which quoted Magic CEO Alex Martins describing the mixed-use complex as a much-needed “shot in the arm” for downtown Orlando and critical to the team’s success.
The article cites an anticipated start date “before the end of 2024” though there was no timeline in a news release the development team issued.
“JMA Ventures and Machete Group are simply the best of the best. We are thrilled to have them take the reins and guide the sports and entertainment district into something Orlando will be proud to have in the heart of downtown,” Martins said in the release on Monday.
The project is slated to include a 260-room full-service hotel with 16,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, 270 residential units, 200,000 square feet of Class A office space, 125,000 square feet of retail, a 3,500-capacity live event venue, an urban town square, and more than 1,100 parking spaces.
With the exception of the live event venue, which was not included in the original plan, this would be a more scaled-down version of the district than what was approved in 2020.
The revised master plan add a 3,500-seat live event venue to the district to complement the hotel and retail partners.(Orlando Magic)
In that plan, the Sports and Entertainment District would have included a 23-story apartment tower, a separate 300-room hotel tower with 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 110,000 square feet of retail and a 420,000-square-foot office building, which would house the team’s permanent offices. That plan also included a 2,500-space parking garage that would have been built around a pedestrian plaza that stretched diagonally across the length of the property.
The size of the office tower more closely aligns with the Magic’s original concept from 2018. In 2019 they expanded the office tower to 400,000 square feet, then COVID-19 hit, forcing the development team to rethink the master plan.
The basketball team had carved out 40,000 square feet for its permanent offices, but with construction on hold, the Magic moved its offices from Maitland to downtown Orlando in 2021. The Magic leased a floor in downtown’s CNL Building II next to City Hall and renovated the 23,000-square-foot space to house more than 200 employees.
In the latest renderings, the parking garage appears to be a separate structure at the north end of the property, and the hotel and apartments appear to be combined into a single tower.
JMA Ventures is a full-service commercial real estate development and investment firm with a portfolio of hospitality, resort, residential, retail, office, and commercial projects. JMA Ventures developed Downtown Commons, a 1-million-square-foot mixed-use development adjacent to Golden 1 Center, home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.
Downtown Commons revitalized downtown Sacramento and is widely regarded as one of the most successful arena- or stadium-adjacent mixed-use projects in the country.
“Central Florida is a fantastic market for this type of mixed-use development, and this project will further energize downtown Orlando. We look forward to working with the Orlando community to bring the sports and entertainment district to life,” said Todd Chapman, CEO of JMA Ventures.
Machete Group has an extensive background in sports and entertainment venue development. The firm’s projects include Amway Center, Chase Center and the adjacent Thrive City mixed-use district in San Francisco, and TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.
“As downtown Orlando continues its dynamic growth, we are excited to bring the sports and entertainment district to life,” said David Carlock, founder and principal of Machete Group.
Sports and entertainment districts have fared well post-pandemic compared to other central business districts.
The Battery in Atlanta broke attendance and sales records thanks, in part, to the Braves’ World Series run in 2021.
In Tampa, the $3.5 billion Water Street district, home to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Amalie Arena, is getting a new Ritz Carlton Residences tower and becoming one of the fastest-growing tech districts in the U.S.
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Sports and entertainment districts have fared well post-pandemic compared to other central business districts.
These beliefs are often firmly held despite contradictory evidence or logical reasoning. Individuals with this form of thinking may be aware at some level that their beliefs are irrational, but they still struggle to resist the compulsion to engage in these behaviors. This type of thinking can substantially interfere with an individual's daily life, causing significant distress and impairment. The constant presence of intrusive thoughts and the need to perform rituals can consume a considerable amount of time and energy. This can lead to difficulties in functioning at work or school, as well as strained relationships with friends and family. Treatment for obsessive intrinsic magical thinking typically involves cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT aims to identify and challenge irrational beliefs and thoughts, and replace them with more logical and realistic thinking patterns. Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, a specific type of CBT, is particularly effective in treating OCD and related disorders. In conclusion, obsessive intrinsic magical thinking is a psychological phenomenon characterized by irrational beliefs and rituals that individuals believe have the power to influence outcomes. This type of thinking can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and functioning. With appropriate treatment, individuals struggling with obsessive intrinsic magical thinking can learn to manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives..
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