American Dream Mall: Whose Dream Is It?

The Meadowlands project, initially announced in 2003 as Xanadu, aimed to be a major shopping and entertainment complex in New Jersey. Despite high expectations, the project faced financial difficulties, changing developers, and the impact of the Great Recession. In 2011, efforts to revive the project led to its rebranding as American Dream Meadowlands, with new attractions planned. However, construction faced delays and financial hurdles. As of the latest update, the project is still incomplete, with hopes to finish by 2018, having involved multiple developers, governors, and significant investment.

How much total funding was estimated for the completion of the American Dream project?

What is the significance of the year 2018 in relation to the American Dream project?