Building Green in Sin City

October 20, 2008 by John Cottone  
Filed under Building Green, Sustainability

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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