Building Green in Sin City

October 20, 2008 · Filed Under Building Green, Sustainable Design · 4 Comments 
City Center, Las Vegas

City Center, Las Vegas

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, the ever-morphing city typically known for consumption and excess.  Now, the city is taking the lead in green development with one of the world’s largest environmentally-sustainable urban communities.

CityCenter, the latest addition to the Strip, is a cutting-edge destination, with an urban core that intends to blend world-class residential, hospitality, retail, gaming and entertainment elements into a synergistic hub of distinctive character.  The $8 billion venture between the MGM Mirage and Dubai World is located between Bellagio and Monte Carlo, and aims for LEED certification.

Here are their eco-friendly features, according to City Center’s website:
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