[Krases]

posted more pics on the citycenter forum

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=109405&page=18

Wow I didn't even notice that thread before. Nice pics!

In other news, Ruffin now owns Treasure Island. Depending upon what he does with the place in the coming months we might see news of him possibly buying another resort. Time will tell.

[mac78130]

Turning out nice
flickr photo by ROSECOLOR studio (http://www.flickr.com/photos/agilepixels/3372942227/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3372942227_0c72c48bf4_b.jpg

[CHAPINM1]

The shot from downtown showing the Stratosphere followed by Fontainebleau, Encore, and Sky really prove Las Vegas is developing a quite notable skyline!

[mac78130]

Still working on the exterior of Octavius Tower
flickr photo by bloggingtom (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloggingtom/3373564167/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3373564167_06b80d18fe_b.jpg

[mdiederi]

Is Juhl open?

[voice of reason]

Juhl started closing units a couple of weeks ago. A handful of units are occupied and about 30 are in the closing stages or have closed. The roof top pool area is spectacular, rivaling most strip properties. Of course it is going to be improbable that anything close to 341 units can be sold in this bottom-less local housing disaster. It is a nice property, none the less.

[mac78130]

I like this shot. Sharp angle roofs, rounded floors
flickr photo by kmenne (http://www.flickr.com/photos/keithmenne/3374813043/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3374813043_519417b6b6_b.jpg

[neworleans]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3377133350_6e31b73b93_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3376317619_3eca191576_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3376318589_7a2f87385a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3377137304_ae0a35f3b4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3377137638_183f44d3a5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3376318923_f89179d4dd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3377135534_2eaa6421c4_b.jpg

[neworleans]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3376319689_ea957f0104_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3376320615_ff3a44d445_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3376320155_a628b7dcd6_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3376321949_8bd7910bda_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3376322885_d75eed01a4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3377139402_0304288a12_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3376337169_94606e2ffd_b.jpg

[mdiederi]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3376318589_7a2f87385a_b.jpg

Where's that?

[Patrick]

Isn't that Grandview? Those must be new, but I don't recall any news on those new towers.

[mac78130]

flickr photo by gbrummett (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31240046@N06/3378208318/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3378208318_128d3f1d4b_b.jpg

[Krases]

:previous: I love Vegas sunrises/sunsets. Although the Trump tower blinds me when going down DI sometimes.

[Jake2006]

This just in over the news wire:

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The Dubai state-run developer involved in the $8.6 billion CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip says it is suing partner MGM Mirage amid concerns about the project's viability.

Dubai World says subsidiary Infinity World filed the lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court "to protect its rights and the best interests of the CityCenter project."

MGM Mirage is struggling under more than $13 billion in debt as it pushes ahead on CityCenter, its largest casino yet.

Infinity says recent statements by MGM Mirage about its future viability constitute a breach of contract and put the CityCenter project at risk.

It says it's asking the court to relieve it of its obligations under the joint venture agreement.

[mdiederi]

That could be a dooms day scenario for MGM.

[Krases]

Edit: Actually now that I have read the article it seems very true that MGM did not properly estimate the price and hasn't been doing its fair share.

[mdiederi]

In the past few months Dubai has been canceling investments all over the world.

[Krases]

In the past few months Dubai has been canceling investments all over the world.

That is understandable seeing as the actual city of Dubai might be screwed big time with the world financial crisis in full swing. Hopefully they don't try to weasel there way out of supporting City Center seeing as it is almost done. Vegas is a proven market and will recover. Dubai doesn't have that same long history and is really a grand experiment, meaning things there are iffy in some ways.

It seems like the best plan would be to finish CC instead of falling back onto the home market in Dubai.

[mac78130]

Wow, during MGM's conference call it seemed liked they had a good relationship with Dubai World. If CityCenter gets canceled or postponed it's going to hit Las Vegas economy hard. What about the condo owners? Could they sue MGM as well? The retailers at the Crystals? Lawsuit after lawsuit.

[justdefended]

I think Dubai is looking for a very specific plan from MGM to have the company avoid bankruptcy. It's obvious that it would be in the best interest of both parties to complete the project.

The problem is, MGM probably doesn't have one concrete plan yet and Dubai wants a quick out in case MGM does file for bankruptcy.

It's just a legal move to force MGM's next hand, while protecting itself from a steeper loss if MGM files BK and shares become worthless.

MGM is a smart company. They don't want to hold a hotel yard sale and ditch every brand they've cultivated for 10+ years. Any rash move would leave even less long-term confidence in shareholders.

Wall Street doesn't even seem to be reacting much to Dubai's threat. MGM is down 13 cents.

[justdefended]

An interesting look at Dubai's freefalling economy. They really shouldn't be in a position to point at CityCenter's unsustainability when their city is in shambles.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/12/world/middleeast/12dubai.html?_r=2&em

[True Blue]

An interesting look at Dubai's freefalling economy. They really shouldn't be in a position to point at CityCenter's unsustainability when their city is in shambles.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/12/world/middleeast/12dubai.html?_r=2&em

Good read. It's no wonder Dubai wants out of the MGM deal, they're about to go under themselves along with the island they built. In Dubai, you can go to prison for not paying your bills. If that was true here, there would be a lot people behind bars.

In Dudai, its a crime for the media to report anything that might damage the Country's reputation or economy, with a fine up to $272,000. LOL! I wouldn't mind seeing some media types here get fined for trashing Las Vegas reputation and economy.:)

[Krases]

Good read. It's no wonder Dubai wants out of the MGM deal, they're about to go under themselves along with the island they built. In Dubai, you can go to prison for not paying your bills. If that was true here, there would be a lot people behind bars.

In Dudai, its a crime for the media to report anything that might damage the Country's reputation or economy, with a fine up to $272,000. LOL! I wouldn't mind seeing some media types here get fined for trashing Las Vegas reputation and economy.:)

Including the president? Hahaha. Honestly I don't think that had any real effect at all in all seriousness.

I was listening to this rather upbeat sort of pep talk for the entire city on NPR this morning. This guy was saying that the collapse and end of Las Vegas has been predicted many times but each time the critics were proven wrong.

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if we come out of this by entering a massive new building spree when the economy gets better. Its something to hope for.

[ondarox]

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if we come out of this by entering a massive new building spree when the economy gets better. Its something to hope for.

I agree with this statement. It has happened before (maybe not in Vegas, but in other cities in the world) so it is definitely a plausible idea!

[justdefended]

MGM Responds: Dubai World lawsuit without merit

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090324-707964.html

If MGM has enough cash to fund CityCenter (just maybe not enough to immediately save the company) I doubt Dubai will be able to weasel out of its payment commitments.

[CosmoVegas]

MGM Responds: Dubai World lawsuit without merit

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090324-707964.html

If MGM has enough cash to fund CityCenter (just maybe not enough to immediately save the company) I doubt Dubai will be able to weasel out of its payment commitments.

Here is a link that does not need a subscription:

http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZW20090324000138/%3D%20MGM%20Mirage:%20Dubai%20World%20Lawsuit%20'Without%20Merit'/

[mdiederi]

Yemenidjian is trying to get Tropicana
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/mar/24/tropicana-distributing-ballots-chapter-11-plan/

[Krases]

Here is a link that does not need a subscription:

http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZW20090324000138/%3D%20MGM%20Mirage:%20Dubai%20World%20Lawsuit%20'Without%20Merit'/

That link doesn't really work. I can't see any article.

I hope Dubai can't sneak its way out. This is all an attempt to save money, not to legitimately protest MGM. If CC doesn't get finished then thousands of potential jobs in Vegas will go down the bin.

[CosmoVegas]

That link doesn't really work. I can't see any article.

I hope Dubai can't sneak its way out. This is all an attempt to save money, not to legitimately protest MGM. If CC doesn't get finished then thousands of potential jobs in Vegas will go down the bin.

Tricky peeps...it was working when I posted it:shrug:

[justdefended]

http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article.cfm?contentID=177532


"Several sources said Dubai World and the emirate of Dubai have been caught up in the global financial crisis and the entity might not be able to make its portion of the payment due to CityCenter. Last week, Standard & Poor's Rating Services downgraded many of Dubai's companies and warned that the sheikdom's debt payments could triple by 2011.

A Wall Street Journal story said the outlook for Dubai's economy and business empire was cloudy after the federal government of the United Arab Emirates loaned Dubai $10 billion to cover debt liabilities.

According to the article, Dubai's sovereign debt was $10 billion while debt obligations for the government run companies totaled $70 billion."

Yeah, their lawsuit is pretty damn frivolous to me.

[lfc4life]

nice photo of vegas' tallest on that RJ link

http://media.lvrj.com/images/3433273.jpg
http://media.lvrj.com/images/3433273.jpg

[sw5710]

nice photo of vegas' tallest on that RJ link

http://media.lvrj.com/images/3433273.jpg
http://media.lvrj.com/images/3433273.jpg

Good shot! Where was that taken from? I know a hill near Blue Diamond RD south of town that is almost from this same perspective.:yes:

[Krases]

http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article.cfm?contentID=177532


"Several sources said Dubai World and the emirate of Dubai have been caught up in the global financial crisis and the entity might not be able to make its portion of the payment due to CityCenter. Last week, Standard & Poor's Rating Services downgraded many of Dubai's companies and warned that the sheikdom's debt payments could triple by 2011.

A Wall Street Journal story said the outlook for Dubai's economy and business empire was cloudy after the federal government of the United Arab Emirates loaned Dubai $10 billion to cover debt liabilities.

According to the article, Dubai's sovereign debt was $10 billion while debt obligations for the government run companies totaled $70 billion."

Yeah, their lawsuit is pretty damn frivolous to me.

Hey if Dubai is going to implode than so be it. It was a massive bubble that was eventually going to pop. It would be very nice though if they would avoid damaging us in the process. I am not trying to come across as inciting city vs. city talk, but it is really annoying that they are trying to cheat there way out of paying up there end of the bargain.

[DowntownGymRat]

that picture above must be a helicopter shot. Pretty sure it's too far from Vdara to be Panorama Towers and there's no buildings behind them from that perspective that are tall.

[Seva]

Correct, there's no way you can see over VDARA's roof from any of the Panorama Towers, they are all shorter than VDARA.


The lights on the Strip will go out this Saturday, not anything to worry though it's planned for the Earth Hour event.

http://www.earthhourlv.org/Earth_Hour_Las_Vegas/Home.html

Would be cool to see although I suspect some hotels may just turn off the signs, though it wouldn't hurt to save money just for an hour.

http://www.earthhourus.org/main.php

[lfc4life]

Good shot! Where was that taken from? I know a hill near Blue Diamond RD south of town that is almost from this same perspective.:yes:

it taken from the M blimp

[mdiederi]

Did they take down one of the cranes at Fontainebleau?

[RandalR]

Did they take down one of the cranes at Fontainebleau?

Looks like it. Or maybe it blew over this morning. ;)

[mac78130]

Encore needing new windows already...

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/mar/26/window-washers-rescued-encore-high-winds/

[mdiederi]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Fontainebleau/FontCrane.jpg

[mac78130]

:previous: NICE !!

[CHAPINM1]

lfc4life and Mdiederi, awesome shots!!!

[DowntownGymRat]

That was nice getting the jet in the shot Mdiederi.

[Krases]

So on the FB that white line of windows is permanent? I hope not. I would like to see a clean glass facade.

[CHAPINM1]

It's hard to believe that one of the cranes for Fontainebleau is already in the process of being disassembled. The project is turning out quite remarkably! Now lets just see other projects (Echelon, World Jewelry Center) follow the footsteps of this one and get off the ground as well. The economy seems to be VERY slowely making a slight turnaround, then again I'm just judging by the stocks... I'd be more than happy if the main portion of Echelon resumes construction by years end!

[mac78130]

This Hard Rock Cafe sure is taking a long time.

http://www.vegasrex.com/2009/03/26/the-hard-rock-cafe/
http://www.vegasrex.com/newsimages/hrc2.jpg

[Seva]

No... CityCenter bankrupt by weekend? Construction could be suspended.
http://www.lvrj.com/business/41953362.html

Wall Street Journal article.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123811086468552891.html

[lfc4life]

So on the FB that white line of windows is permanent? I hope not. I would like to see a clean glass facade.

the white line of windows is permanent

http://www.vegastripping.com/images/news/fontainebleau-lasvegas-prop.jpg
http://www.vegastripping.com/images/news/fontainebleau-lasvegas-prop.jpg

[jazfingr]

So on the FB that white line of windows is permanent? I hope not. I would like to see a clean glass facade.

That's the utility floor. AC units, etc. And those aren't windows, it's a metal mesh.

[mac78130]

No... CityCenter bankrupt by weekend? Construction could be suspended.
http://www.lvrj.com/business/41953362.html

Wall Street Journal article.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123811086468552891.html

That would totally suck...

[mac78130]

FB really picked the right shade of blue, it really stands out


flickr photo by Marcel Lech (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcel-lech-photography/3388835894/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3388835894_fba3943f04_o.jpg

[Seva]

Stunning aerial shot! FB does stand out. Trump is pretty reflective as well.

Reminds me of this old aerial shot from before the boom times.
http://www.flylasvegas.com/site/HiRise.asp

[justdefended]

No... CityCenter bankrupt by weekend? Construction could be suspended.
http://www.lvrj.com/business/41953362.html

Wall Street Journal article.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123811086468552891.html

This would be a disaster. Dubai obviously wasn't thinking long-term at all as the to the ramifications of how their lawsuit would trickle down to a loss of construction jobs, employment, and the future Vegas economy. It's like their shot themselves in the chest with their own investment.

There is an option even under bankruptcy for construction to continue according to WSJ:

Even under bankruptcy-court protection, construction could continue or be restarted once the two sides agree on how to fund the project. Neither company is likely to walk away. MGM Mirage has $1 billion in cash invested in the project, in addition to the land contribution. Dubai World has $4.3 billion invested.

I'm expecting a switchboard overload of CityCenter condo owner calls on Fri. morning.

[RandalR]

So on the FB that white line of windows is permanent? I hope not. I would like to see a clean glass facade.

That's an HVAC/electrical/utility level - it has aluminum venting instead of glass. Same thing is going in just below the crown, where there is no glass yet. It's been there since the original renderings.

[Krases]

No... CityCenter bankrupt by weekend? Construction could be suspended.
http://www.lvrj.com/business/41953362.html

Wall Street Journal article.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123811086468552891.html

Amazing. If the courts rule against Dubai and force them to continue with the contract, would that avoid disaster?

I am just amazed that Dubai is doing this. You know how hard it is for them to get contracts after this? Nobody is going to want to work with them after this underhanded little trick they are trying to pull. At least I hope nobody wants to work with them. Who would want to work with a company that tries to weasel out of deals like this?

[DMaldon762]

[QUOTE=mac78130;4162346]FB really picked the right shade of blue, it really stands out


flickr photo by Marcel Lech (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcel-lech-photography/3388835894/)

I just made that picture my desktop background, Awesome

[mdiederi]

MGM has received a waiver to make the entire March payment without Dubai, avoiding bankruptcy this weekend and allowing construction to continue.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=101502&p=IROL-NewsText&t=Regular&id=1270646&

[mac78130]

Link already posted :previous:

[worldpool]

great new mgm pay the mony

http://www.gamingtoday.com/industry-news/story.bv?storyid=20687

[neworleans]

there was three missing windows on the north side of the encore. where they ever going to fix that?

[tumbleweed]

there was three missing windows on the north side of the encore. where they ever going to fix that?

Those are probably elevator vents. unfortunate but hard to avoid.

[justdefended]

MGM has received a waiver to make the entire March payment without Dubai, avoiding bankruptcy this weekend and allowing construction to continue.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=101502&p=IROL-NewsText&t=Regular&id=1270646&

Thank gawd.

[mac78130]

CEO James Murren sends letter out to MGM Mirage employees

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/mar/27/letter-sent-mgm-mirage-employees-ceo-james-murren/

[mac78130]

Has anyone heard of Illumesh? I remember it was mentioned a while back during the development stages of the "people mover" at CityCenter. It was supposed to be used over the the section that crosses the main road into CityCenter. I wonder if this product can be used on the Fontainebleau, like on the metal white sections.

Watch the vids.
http://www.gkd-ag4-illumesh.de/index.php?id=458&L=1

[mac78130]

Here is the article about the people mover at CityCenter. Illumesh is mentioned on page 11.

http://www.leaelliott.com/Information/PDF/APM%2007%20Papers/Huynh%20-%20City%20Center%20APM.pdf

[Krases]

I am glad MGM was able to stave disaster off, at least for another month.

I sure hope business picks up soon. It is actually going to be a big blow to many casino's on the strip when CC opens. A ton of new hotel rooms are going to just suddenly be introduced.

It would be nice if business would pick up just a little bit more to compensate for the opening of CC at least.

[mac78130]

Aria Crown lit up

http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh359/mac78130/ariacrown.jpg
http://www.citycenter.com/vision/vision_construction.aspx

[justdefended]

Aria Crown lit up

http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh359/mac78130/ariacrown.jpg
http://www.citycenter.com/vision/vision_construction.aspx

Cool! Had no idea it was gonna do that.

[mac78130]

Cool! Had no idea it was gonna do that.

Now that it's darker, it looks a little too bright. Almost PH tower bright.
http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh359/mac78130/ariacrown2.jpg

[Krases]

Bright is ok by me. So long as it isn't a Luxor flipped on its side and aimed straight at my house, I am fine.

[justdefended]

Now that it's darker, it looks a little too bright. Almost PH tower bright.
http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh359/mac78130/ariacrown2.jpg

Maybe it's the camera they have set up. In the same pic the Vdara sign is oversaturated, but at night its pretty muted.

[Seva]

Maybe it's the camera they have set up. In the same pic the Vdara sign is oversaturated, but at night its pretty muted.

The webcam is overexposing the photo (perhaps in order to show the darker parts of the site at night). It's nowhere as bright as it looks.

When the hotel opens the rest of the tower will also a lit which will tone down the focus on the crown.

Tried to fix the image a bit to what it should look, still overexposed a bit though.
http://i44.tinypic.com/htiir6.jpg

Always wondered what the deal is with that part of glass that goes into the crown? It looks out of place.

[CHAPINM1]

I am coming back out to Vegas in July, I am super pumped!!! Progress on Fontainebleau will be phenominal! Also, I will also be stunned to see City Center almost complete!

[ScottG]

The webcam is overexposing the photo (perhaps in order to show the darker parts of the site at night). It's nowhere as bright as it looks.

When the hotel opens the rest of the tower will also a lit which will tone down the focus on the crown.

Tried to fix the image a bit to what it should look, still overexposed a bit though.
http://i44.tinypic.com/htiir6.jpg

Always wondered what the deal is with that part of glass that goes into the crown? It looks out of place.



the largerother tower does the same thing on the otherside....its the core portion - does anyone know what goes on inside the crown? mechanical?

also - cosmo / denzen has a couple more blue strips on...


tonight the ligths should go out from 830 to 930!!!!!! for earth hour

(im betting westgate will leave their bright ass light on hahahahaha)

[DrT]

Has anyone heard of Illumesh? I remember it was mentioned a while back during the development stages of the "people mover" at CityCenter. It was supposed to be used over the the section that crosses the main road into CityCenter. I wonder if this product can be used on the Fontainebleau, like on the metal white sections.

Watch the vids.
http://www.gkd-ag4-illumesh.de/index.php?id=458&L=1

Wow, that is amazing technology. Nice find.

[mac78130]

I wonder when they are going to top off the Harmon? Speaking of CityCenter, what ever happened to the fire station? They broke ground and that was the last I heard of it.

flickr photo by EdZa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/edzaf/3393121360/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3393121360_dff0e07c99_b.jpg

[ondarox]

http://i44.tinypic.com/htiir6.jpg

Always wondered what the deal is with that part of glass that goes into the crown? It looks out of place.

I agree, it diminishes the look... I wonder if this is the final or if something is going to happen to that area that will make more sense.

Glad to hear that MGM Mirage worked out the $$$ issue for this month- but what happens next month?

[RandalR]

I wonder when they are going to top off the Harmon?

I think they are still working with the architects to figure out how to top it off. I'm sure it will be the last thing they finish, right before the opening.

[mac78130]

A little off topic... Vegas during earth hour..

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/mar/28/live-blog-las-vegas-gets-ready-go-unplugged-earth-/
http://media.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2009/03/28/scaled.LAV01_t652.jpg?1b9ad394c43bb038fa9e51a462e45d6568471167

http://media.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2009/03/28/scaled.LAV02_t652.jpg?1b9ad394c43bb038fa9e51a462e45d6568471167

[ScottG]

amazing!


the sky is so dark! very odd.

i drove up mt vista (hill) and it looked like only city center ....forgot.


it got even darker than the above image!!!!!!


anyone got more pics?!

[Krases]

Didn't take pics but I saw it. It was kidna cool but the street lights really put it off. You could definitely notice the lack of Luxor though.

[Seva]

Only saw it from a far but looks like everything turned off..except for Encore for some reason. Pretty cool.

[jayguy]

I drove in from the west while they were all off, really strange to look at. Some places turned everything off, like street signs, etc. others left some bits on. There were outside lights shining up onto Encore and Paris that I saw. Drove down the strip from Flamingo to the Welcome sign (which was off also) then turned around and were coming north as they started turning things back on.

I don't know what took Excaliber so long, but everything else around them was lit back up while they were still dark. By the time we got up to the Strat everything was lit up again.

[Krases]

I don't know what took Excaliber so long, but everything else around them was lit back up while they were still dark. By the time we got up to the Strat everything was lit up again.

Its an old casino by Vegas standards. They probably had to feed more coal into the furnaces.

[mdiederi]

I was driving south on I15 during the blackout. Normally you can't see how many rooms are occupied in the towers because the brighter outside lights outshine the room lights. But during the blackout you could see all the room lights on and it actually kink of looked like a normal big-city skyline.

[koval95]

what are those buildings for? condo, casino?

[Krases]

what are those buildings for? condo, casino?

...which buildings?

[CosmoVegas]

The crane on the south side of the east (Beach) tower on th Cosmopolitan/Denizen is coming down now.

[CHAPINM1]

The crane on the south side of the east (Beach) tower on th Cosmopolitan/Denizen is coming down now.

WOW! Great to hear!!! Even though it still has a little ways before completion, I remember when it was nothing but a hole in the ground for a very long period of time. At least we know this project will be completed and not get caught up in limbo like it's neighbor the Harmon.

[mac78130]

Veer looking good :)

flickr photo by SimonDoggett (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simondee/3403109199/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3403109199_762497849f_b.jpg

[mac78130]

flickr photo by karlo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlo/3403670598/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3403670598_6473c9a6ac_b.jpg

[mdiederi]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/citycenter/Mandarin2-2.jpg

[patrick84]

^^^ Amazing vantage point. Mandarin looks ridiculously imposing in that picture. Very cool!

[justdefended]

flickr photo by karlo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlo/3403670598/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3403670598_6473c9a6ac_b.jpg

Great pic! Looks like the final floor is being completed on Veer East. Also, the glass on each tower is now pretty close to the 34 - 35th floor.

The roof of each tower will probably take some time to build out the infinity edge pool and gym amenities.

[mdiederi]

The crane on the south side of the east (Beach) tower on th Cosmopolitan/Denizen is coming down now.
Both tower cranes on the Beach are still at their full height and were lifting things when I shot this photo this morning.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/citycenter/Strip-1.jpg

[justdefended]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123862021004479761.html

Colony Capital LLC, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm, is considering a possible investment in the troubled City Center project in Las Vegas, according to sources close to the company.

An investment from Colony could keep the $8.6 billion City Center project from bankruptcy and save thousands of construction and hotel jobs vital to the local economy.

A source close to Colony said the company is talking to both MGM Mirage and Dubai World, City Center's owners, about a possible investment. This person characterized the talks as "sporadic, but fairly recent wide-ranging discussions." This person said Colony is considering investing in the project, "as well as just brokering a strained relationship" between Dubai World and MGM Mirage.

[CosmoVegas]

Both tower cranes on the Beach are still at their full height and were lifting things when I shot this photo this morning.


I guess it was wishful thinking as it looked like it was on its way down from a flickr photo, oh well, ferreted out a nice picture for us! Thank you.

[mac78130]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123862021004479761.html

Colony Capital LLC, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm, is considering a possible investment in the troubled City Center project in Las Vegas, according to sources close to the company.

An investment from Colony could keep the $8.6 billion City Center project from bankruptcy and save thousands of construction and hotel jobs vital to the local economy.

A source close to Colony said the company is talking to both MGM Mirage and Dubai World, City Center's owners, about a possible investment. This person characterized the talks as "sporadic, but fairly recent wide-ranging discussions." This person said Colony is considering investing in the project, "as well as just brokering a strained relationship" between Dubai World and MGM Mirage.

Is colony really in the right position to make any investments?

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/apr/01/citycenter-contingency-plan-emerges-investor-shows/

[justdefended]

Is colony really in the right position to make any investments?

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/apr/01/citycenter-contingency-plan-emerges-investor-shows/

Not sure, but Wall Street seemed to like the idea. MGM stock up 51 cents, or 19 percent, today.

[mac78130]

Personally I wouldn't mind seeing Dubai leave the CityCenter project.

"We believe Colony is pursuing a stake in CityCenter that partially or fully removes Dubai World from the joint venture but leaves MGM Mirage's 50 percent stake intact," Lerner said.

http://www.lvrj.com/business/42378292.html