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The 76-acre, 17-million-square-foot CityCenter project is a high-density,
mixed-use development by MGM Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip. Currently
under construction, the development will include a hotel/casino
tower, multiple hotel/condo towers, a convention center, and a retail
district. Simon & Associates is consulting on four million square
feet of the development, including Veer Towers, the Mandarin Oriental,
the Harmon, and Sobella Retail. The projects are aiming to achieve
LEED Silver certifications. CityCenter may be the first project
in Nevada, and by far the largest anywhere, to achieve LEED certification
and take advantage of the state's LEED-related tax incentives. These
incentives include abatement of up to 50% of a building's property
taxes for up to a ten-year period, as well as a 5.5% reduction of
sales tax for materials purchased for the construction of buildings
that achieve a minimum LEED Silver rating. The project aims for
a 20% reduction in energy use and a 30% reduction in potable water
use. A goal to minimize water use for the landscape has been set
at 50%, and at least 75% of construction and demolition waste will
be diverted from landfill. Additional design features include high-performance
facades, cool roofs, and recycled-content and low-VOC-emitting materials.
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