LAS VEGAS | Boom Project Rundown! 2.0 - Page 355

DMaldon762 · #**7081** Posted **Jul 14, 2009, 3:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by lfc4life

thats one of the major drawing points of those establishments, first the casinos are at street level and second you easily walk between flamingo, IP, harrahs, CR and o'sheas in less time than it takes to walk from bellagio to caesars.

I agree. To me, that area of the strip is by far the most pedestran friendly and the buisiest part of the entire strip. If they get this done, it will only add to it. Now, if they could only keep the porn slappers out of there, it will be even more of a success.

ScottG · #**7082** Posted **Jul 14, 2009, 4:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by mac78130

"Internally dubbed “Project Link,” the plan calls for a collection of about 20 restaurants and bars to be built along a winding corridor between the company’s O’Sheas and Flamingo casinos, on the east side of the Strip."

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009...es-near-strip/

if done right this could work out better than city center.

mgm wanted to build an urban evironment, but nothing is street friendly / for the pedestrian. that is what defines urbanism.

project link could become very successful - even without retail - look at the district in greenvalley ranch - all the restaurants do well, but no one shops - having an exterior restaurant is a sure winner - i think, tho, they should include two clubs as well as the bars and restaurants.

this reminds me of what fremont east is trying to be. - i dont think it needs to ferris wheel however - that looks like it was meant to bring people to the end of the corridor, but if their is enough activity / destination - then they could better spent the billion dollars somewhere else. like payroll.
also note in that rendering - the imperial palace has been redone - the front facade anyways - - - -

heyyoucharlie · #**7083** Posted **Jul 15, 2009, 8:14 AM**

As long as the restaurants are not McDonalds and Dennys I always welcome changes like this... If they are going for the Fremont East type of area, I would bet it would be pretty successful. Only thing wrong with Fremont and Fremont East is the lack of people...

Of topic: Went up to Mt Charleston today and hiked to Mary Jane Falls. I love the fact that less then 30 miles from my front door step I can find a place that is 30-35 degrees cooler...

Pic by me.

Snotick · #**7084** Posted **Jul 15, 2009, 4:12 PM**

I have a question for anyone that has been to Vegas lately....... Is the Cosmopolitan still there???? Did the desert floor open up and swallow the Cosmo? I cant find any recent information about the Cosmo. Vegas TAT hasnt had any updates since April.

Anyone have any progress reports on this project?

case_architect · #**7085** Posted **Jul 15, 2009, 6:10 PM**

not sure what's going on inside, but the outside is wrapping up. the second crane came down from the spa tower a couple weeks ago. podium seems to be moving along as well. any pics mac?

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Originally Posted by Snotick

I have a question for anyone that has been to Vegas lately....... Is the Cosmopolitan still there???? Did the desert floor open up and swallow the Cosmo? I cant find any recent information about the Cosmo. Vegas TAT hasnt had any updates since April.

Anyone have any progress reports on this project?

Snotick · #**7086** Posted **Jul 15, 2009, 6:15 PM**

It just seems like the Cosmo has been very quiet lately. There has been a lot of scuttle about CC.

I was still under the impression that Cosmo would be opening the early 2010. But I keep hearing it may be mid 2010, or it could be delayed indefinately.

If it is early 2010, they should be announcing who is running the hotel (since Hyatt pulled the DEN label) Also, they need to get a gaming license for the Casino portion or someone to run the Casino.

Unless I missed something, I looks like Cosmo is more than 6 months from opening.

mac78130 · #**7087** Posted **Jul 15, 2009, 11:04 PM**

The Cosmo is still there

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Originally Posted by Snotick

I have a question for anyone that has been to Vegas lately....... Is the Cosmopolitan still there???? Did the desert floor open up and swallow the Cosmo? I cant find any recent information about the Cosmo. Vegas TAT hasnt had any updates since April.

Anyone have any progress reports on this project?

I posted this pic on page 353, pic taken on July 6.

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Originally Posted by mac78130

flickr photo by midnightrose220

mac78130 · #**7088** Posted **Jul 15, 2009, 11:14 PM**

flickr photo by segalbunn best seen in original view

Harmon adding a new floor quickly.

mac78130 · #**7089** Posted **Jul 15, 2009, 11:37 PM**

flickr photo by rudyg39

flickr phot by rudyg39

mac78130 · #**7090** Posted **Jul 16, 2009, 12:00 AM**

flickr photo by rudyg39

rudyg39

mac78130 · #**7091** Posted **Jul 16, 2009, 12:04 AM**

According to the twitter post by Planet Hollywood.

"phVegas: It's official! PH Towers Job Fair will be held on July 30-31"

Snotick · #**7092** Posted **Jul 16, 2009, 12:44 AM**

thanks for the pics. I saw the pics a few pages ago. But it seems like there has been no other news out of the Cosmo. I actually think that most people feel it is just part of the CC construction, therefor it gets included in the photos and discussions.