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Originally Posted by RandySavage
You guys realize we're talking about Vegas... tacky is what defines the place. It isn't a real city (like New York) and shouldn't strive to be. It's a place of fantasy and decadence. That's the fun of it. The strip features pyramids, "Roman" palaces, Parisian mansard roofs, a fake NYC skyline, rollercoasters, castle parapets, Venetian bell towers, etc. I realize there is a major push to de-theme the place and build more "grown-up," but I think it's a mistake. Vegas ought to go with the flow and build the over-the-top, multi towered Plaza replica.
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It is odd when there are comments about Vegas not being a real city.
Perhaps Randy hasn’t left the Strip, which is admittedly surreal.
I agree with Randy’s main point though, although I don’t think he needs to worry. Vegas should retain it’s over the top architecture and strive for more. Vegas’s ability to provide fantasy and decadence is the reason it has more hotel rooms than larger cities than New York. Randy is right that is not necessary for Vegas try to be a different city. Or “Grown Up.” I think the city’s success is in being so very unique.
I really don’t think it’s necessary to worry too much about the strip losing its quirkiness any time to soon though.
For one it’s just too expensive to tear down the all of the existing build to a massive CityCenter.
Also many of the more colorful resorts are still making plenty of money, so from a finical point of view it would make sense to replace them. ( the mirage is getting a new volcano, Excalibur and Luxor remodeled their rooms, and Caesar’s is building another Roman tower – they aren’t going anywhere for a while)
Lastly, the resorts realize they need to draw the crowds. They will do whatever is need to attract tourists. If the glass towers aren’t drawing people, they will go back to themes, or try something new. If the glass works, there will be more.
We all win any which way. Vegas loses if it doesn’t build crowd pleasers.
One last point, there have been a few that have been much too harsh on the Plaza’s design.
However, if the space is zoned for a taller building, I’d like to see something taller there myself.
Honestly – it's a wasted debate, it’s doubtful the thing will get built anyway.
On a side note - CityCenter is beginning to look more like a theme hotel than people would like to admit.