Introduction to
“American Village”
...a National Destination
March 2017
Phnom Prasith in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Global Education Vision
Presented By Dr. Harry Hwang
Contents
I. Introduction
2. Name of the Project
2. Vision
3. Organizers
4. Timeframe
5. Project Overview
Contents
II. Processing & Planning
1. Planning of the Area
2. Scale of Investment
3. Investors and Finance
4. Milestones
I. Introduction
(1) Name of the Project
1) American Village
2) US Village
3) American Town
4) American International City
5) US Global City, etc.
*The permanent name will be decided at a later time
I. Introduction
(2) Vision
1) In Korea, the citizens spend $20 billion dollars for
private English tutoring every year.
2) There are 70,000 Korean students in the USA spending
$3.7 billion per year.
3) As of 2016, there were 194,000 students from India in
the USA, a 31% increase in one year.
4) There are 900,000 Chinese students in the USA; they
spend $40 billion per year.
2. Vision (continued)
For this project, our vision is to:
5) Provide a local environment in Cambodia for
experiencing facilities that provide quality sports,
entertainment, and education.
6) Cambodians cannot go to the USA; therefore, we plan
to emulate American culture and life through immersion into
an American Town in Phnom Penh.
7) Provide handicapped education for special needs
students from throughout Cambodia.
2. Vision (continued)
For this project, our vision is to:
8) Provide an environment for a cultural exchange between
Cambodians and Americans within the village.
9) Bring American entertainment and culture to the area and
create a national tourist destination.
10) Bring an American style restaurant experience to Cambodia.
3. Organizers
The following entities will oversee
the development activities:
1) Global Education Vision
2) American Global Academy (AGA)
3) Several Cambodian Local Companies
4. Timeframe
1) Start:
2) Complete By:
3) Stage 1:
4) Stage 2:
5) Stage 3
5. Project Overview:
(1) Staffing
1)We will try to bring a minimum of 50-100 Americans to live in
Cambodia for this project
2)We will bring all ages, races and genders from the USA for
this project
3)American staff will fill all kinds of occupations [doctors,
pharmacists, security guards, restaurant chefs, school teachers,
fitness trainers, entertainers, etc.]
Project Overview (continued)
(1) Staffing (continued)
4) This will be a one year contract to move to Cambodia. Staff
visas will be discussed with the Cambodian Government
5) Compensation/wages will be discussed later
Project Overview (continued)
(2) The town will have a secure entrance and
visitors will be issued a one day visa.
1)This will give Cambodians who have never experienced traveling to
another country the ability to know what it is like to get a visa.
2)When they get a chance to go to another county, they will know the
process and be better prepared.
3)This is a fun way to educate Cambodian citizens that will also add
security and enhance the journey and overall experience that the customer
has in our town.
Project Overview (continued)
(3) The town will feature a simple, good sized
zoo.
1)There are no zoos in Phnom Penh.
2)We will create a zoo to educate people that come into our town about
different animals.
3)This zoo will contribute to the education of the children that visit.
4)We will bring in all kinds of different animals that the people of
Cambodia will enjoy.
Project Overview (continued)
(4) There will be a water park and a swimming pool.
1)Cambodia’s hot season lasts from March until June. Temperatures during
this time can climb to about 40 degrees C (104 degrees F).
2)Humidity makes this temperature seem even hotter.
3)We will provide a large pool and water park for swimming lessons and fun
for all involved.
4)Adults can relax next to the pool or swim. Kids can swim and have fun.
Project Overview (continued)
(5) The town will have a full sized American Restaurant.
1)Coffee shop and breakfast diner.
2)Will serve food for all three meals of the day. Will serve traditional American style
meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
3)Also has a nightclub.
- We would like to open up a nightclub for young people to relax and unwind at night.
This will be a nightclub nationally recognized for its grandeur and quality. It will be the
place to go for nightlife in Cambodia.
- We will make use of our amphitheatre (discussed later) to provide live music and
entertainment at night. We will bring an American DJ and entertainer to play music
here.
Project Overview (continued)
(6) A Full and Rich Garden
1)Waterfall
2)Benches where people can sit down, drink coffee.
3)Will have many different types of trees and flowers in the garden.
4)Will have a path inside for people to walk around and escape their busy
city lifestyle.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(7) Sports Facilities:
1)Basketball Court
2)Soccer and American Football Field
3)Martial Arts Training Center
4)Fitness Center
5)Beach Volleyball Court
6)Putting Greens / Driving Range Net
- People can rent clubs to hit golf balls. Lessons will be provided if requested.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(8) We will put 2-3 water wells in the
land for this project.
1)We will use water from the city, but our town will have
many facilities that will require lots of water. For example,
a pool, restaurant, garden, waterfall, etc.
2)Cambodia’s dry season lasts from November until April.
Drilling wells will ensure a large fresh water supply and a
lower water bill from the city.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(9) There will be an event hall for weddings
and birthday parties.
1)We will host birthday parties for kids as well as adults.
2)People can use all of our facilities for events such as company
gatherings and seminars as well.
3)We will give Cambodians an elegant setting to perform wedding
ceremonies. We will allow for whatever type of wedding they choose.
We will advertise the capability to accommodate Western style
weddings.
- In the future, most Cambodians will transition to Western style
weddings. Similar to how South Korea transitioned to Western Style
weddings.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(10) We will build a 20-50 room hotel.
1)This hotel will be high quality and have a view of the lake and access to all of
our facilities.
2)Will give tourists a secure and entertaining place to stay.
3)People living in Phnom Penh can stay in this hotel for a short period of time to
relax and get away from their busy city lifestyle.
4)Phnom Penh is the country's most visited city according to statistics reported by
the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism.
-
2,806,438 people visited the city during the year of 2016 (a 5% increase from last
year).
5. Project Overview (continued):
(11) We will construct bungalows for the
American Town.
1)People visiting will have the option to rent a bungalow for a short or
extended period of time.
2)Phnom Penh currently holds around 2 million people.
3)This gives people in Phnom Penh a place to have a weekend getaway. It
also gives tourists from abroad an excellent place to stay.
4)This allows access to the Phnom Penh city center without the hassle of
the busy traffic, pollution, and crowds.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(12) There will be a camp ground.
1)Will allow visitors the option to completely immerse themselves in the
beautiful natural environment the mountain has to offer.
2)This campground will allow people living in the city to experience what it is
like to camp in a tent in the wilderness, a rarity in the urban environment.
3)They can make campfires and barbeques and set up tents when they
purchase a camping pass.
4)We can set up 30 to 40 tents for visitors to rent.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(13) We will create a boy scout and girl scout
camp program at American Village.
(14) We can host all kinds of leadership
programs in American Village. Will be for
teenagers and adults.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(15) Supermarket
1)American concept and system for supermarket
2)Most of the merchandise made in the USA
(16) Newsletter / Magazine
1)Newsletter will be weekly in English
2)Magazine “Global Leader”will be monthly in English and
Khmer
5. Project Overview (continued):
(17) Street Names
1)All street names will be in English [like Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, etc.]
(18) The town will be partially powered by solar
energy.
1)This will make use of the vast amount of year round sunlight that the country has
to offer.
2)Our use of solar energy will give us an opportunity to educate visitors about
renewable energy resources.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(19) Medical Complex
1)We will build a good and small medical clinic and bring hightechnology equipment from the United States
2)Build a small American Pharmacy
3)Import American medicine to Cambodia
4)Staff will consist of retired American doctors and pharmacists
5. Project Overview (continued):
(20) Special Education
1)Provide Academic and Sports Education
2)Create Special Education Center for all of Cambodia
3)Headquarters for Handicapped sports training in Cambodia
4)Special Olympics training center for Cambodia
5)Most of the instructors, coaches and trainers will be from the United States
6)All instruction will be in English [this will give them an advantage in job seeking
because they will be bilingual in both English and Khmer]
5. Project Overview (continued):
(21) Rock Climbing Wall
1)Artificial rock climbing wall to entertain children and adults.
(22) Senior Town
1)Provide programs to help and educate seniors. Will provide amenities and
services for their comfort and enjoyment.
2)We may bring some American seniors along with some other nationalities to
stay here for a short period of time.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(23) American Culture and English Camp Program
1)Main training center in Cambodia for English language and cultural instruction
2)All instructors will come from the United States
3)Offer substantial savings for parents who wish their students to master the
English language as well as cultural education without having to apply for visas and
pay travel expenses
4)Offer advanced TOEFL and SAT instruction from American teachers in the camp.
5)This Camp will be open to students from all Asian countries.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(24) We will bring a couple of antique cars from the
US to drive around the surrounding area.
1)The citizens of Cambodia can take pictures with the car. The car will be used
to draw people to the American Town.
2)People who have weddings in our town can use the cars if they choose.
3)We will create an antique automobile showroom to display the cars.
5. Project Overview (continued):
(25) Contests [monthly and annually]
1)Singing Contests
2)Dance Contests
3)Fashion Shows
4)Martial Arts Contests
5)Speech Contests
6)New Year's and Christmas Parade
7)Sports Tournaments
5. Project Overview (continued)
(26) Entertainment
1)Movie Theater; bring top Hollywood movies as soon as possible
(27) Outdoor Concert Amphitheater
1)All year round we will invite singers, dancers, and entertainers for outdoor shows
2)Performing Arts Center [plays, concerts, poetry readings, orchestras, bands]
(28) The town will have a small farm that will be used
to educate students.
5. Project Overview (continued)
(29) There will be different events held every
week in American Town.
1)These events will include fashion, singing, speech, painting, etc.
(30) Zip Line that takes you from the top of the
mountain to the bottom where all the facilities are.
1)Fun way to attract people and take advantage of our unique location next
to the only mountain in the city.
II. Processing & Planning
(1) Planning of the area: Phnom Prasith Mountain
1)Lot Area : 45,000 sqm
2)Total Facilities Area :
(2) Scale of Investment
1)Acquisition Cost:
2)Construction Cost:
3)Operating Expenses:
4)Reserve Expense:
* Investment amount will be adjusted at a later time
II. Processing & Planning (continued):
(3) Investors and Finance
1)Global Education Vision
2)American Global Academy
3)Some Local Cambodian Companies
II. Processing & Planning (continued):
(4) Milestones
1)Project license for American Village
2)International school and special education school license
3)Project committee for American Village
4)Negotiation with Government to use Phnom Prasith
5)Bring 100 Americans to this project
THE END
Thank you for your consideration