Las Vegas’ Citycenter to Become One Of World's Largest Green Developments

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CityCenter is bringing a new level of environmental consciousness to the Las Vegas Strip. The urban resort destination will be one of the world's largest sustainable developments, from design and construction to operations and guest amenities.

Brought to life by eight world-renowned architects, the 18-million-square-foot development has moved beyond existing green initiatives using cutting-edge solutions. CityCenter is set to achieve a combination of gold and silver LEED ratings by the U.S. Green Building Council throughout its distinctive hotels, residences, dining, retail and public spaces.

From the very start of construction, CityCenter has been environmentally conscious. The Boardwalk Hotel was imploded to make way for the development and 80 percent of the previous structure has been recycled into the building materials or sent elsewhere for reuse. Additional materials used include Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood, which ensures wood only is taken from forests with responsible management practices, and low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints.

Energy-efficiency initiatives include floor air-conditioning units cooling guests from the ground up and limos powered by clean-burning compressed natural gas. Marquees, signs and slot machines will also be energy efficient. Combined with other key sustainable highlights, these energy savings are equivalent to powering 7,700 households annually.

CityCenter employees will undergo LEED training as part of orientation, educating them about CityCenter’s green initiatives and how to do their jobs in line with the development’s green focus. Other green initiatives include allowing guests to “green their stay.” With a simple setting, guests can indicate their preferred light level and room temperature, and the properties can automatically put a room into unoccupied status upon checkout, turning off the heating/cooling system, televisions, lights and any appliances.

Opening in December, CityCenter is not only set to redefine the Las Vegas skyline, but also to transform the destination into a global showcase of urban design and sustainability.