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'''Symphony Park''' is a {{convert|61|acre|adj=on}} site located in [[downtown Las Vegas]]. Once housing a [[Union Pacific Railroad|Union Pacific rail yard]], Symphony Park is being master developed for mixed-use by the city of Las Vegas, which is also the landowner. Symphony Park is home to the [[Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health|Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health]], [[Smith Center for the Performing Arts]] and the [[Discovery Children's Museum]].
'''Symphony Park''' is a 61-acre site situated in downtown [[Las Vegas]]. The downtown area is located just a few miles north of the [[Las Vegas Strip]] and centrally within the [[Las Vegas Valley]].


==Overview==
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Once housing a [[Union Pacific Railroad|Union Pacific rail yard]], Symphony Park currently is being master developed for mixed-use by the city of Las Vegas, which is also the landowner. Symphony Park is home to the '''[[Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health|Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health]]''', '''[[Smith Center for the Performing Arts]]''' and the '''[[Discovery Children's Museum]]'''.
Notable features of Symphony Parks include:
* [[Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health|Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health]], an institution dedicated to researching and finding cures for brain-related diseases.
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* [[Smith Center for the Performing Arts]], offering a blend of performances including dance, music and Broadway shows. It is home to resident companies, Nevada Ballet Theater and the [[Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra]], and also houses the [http://www.lvchamber.com/ Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce]. The Smith Center includes a 2,050-seat main hall, a 300-seat Cabaret Jazz club that overlooks a park and the 200-seat Troesh Studio Theatre.
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* [[Discovery Children's Museum]], a three-story facility focusing on science and nature, art and culture, and early childhood development with {{convert|26000|sqft}} of interactive, hands-on exhibits. The museum includes nine interactive galleries featuring traveling exhibitions, daily programs, demonstrations and cultural programming.


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Symphony Park's neighbors include the {{convert|5100000|sqft|adj=on}} [[World Market Center Las Vegas]], the 175-store [[Las Vegas Premium Outlets North|Las Vegas North Premium Outlets]] and the multistory [[Clark County Government Center]].
==Development==

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Surrounded by major developments, Symphony Park's neighbors include the 5.1-million-square-foot [[World Market Center Las Vegas]], the 175-store [[Las Vegas Premium Outlets North|Las Vegas North Premium Outlets]] and the multistory [[Clark County Government Center]].


Symphony Park is the only project in the state of Nevada to be accepted into a national pilot program for green neighborhood developments. Symphony Park was awarded gold certification under stage 2 of the [[U.S. Green Building Council]]’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development. (LEED®-ND)
Symphony Park is the only project in the state of Nevada to be accepted into a national pilot program for green neighborhood developments. Symphony Park was awarded gold certification under stage 2 of the [[U.S. Green Building Council]]’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development. (LEED®-ND)

'''The Smith Center for the Performing Arts'''
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Named in honor of Fred W. and Mary B. Smith and opened in March 2012, this performing arts center offers a blend of performances including dance, music and Broadway shows. It is home to resident companies, Nevada Ballet Theater and the [[Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra]], and also houses the [http://www.lvchamber.com/ Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce]. [http://www.thesmithcenter.com The Smith Center] includes a 2,050-seat main hall, a 300-seat Cabaret Jazz club that overlooks a park and the 200-seat Troesh Studio Theatre. The facility has been rated among the top five U.S. venues for overall attendance. (Ranked by Venues Today, a leading international trade publication.)
'''Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health'''
The Frank Gehry-designed [http://www.keepmemoryalive.org Center for Brain Health] is an institution dedicated to researching and finding cures for Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Parkinson's, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other forms of memory disorders. Its clinic, which opened during the summer of 2009, provides assistance for both patients and caregivers. The facility also houses the Keep Memory Alive Event Center, which made its debut in May 2010, where a variety of programs are held.

'''DISCOVERY Children's Museum'''
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Symphony Park has been home to the [http://www.ldcm.org DISCOVERY Children’s Museum] at the Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center since March 2013, when it relocated from a smaller facility in another downtown location. The center focuses on science and nature, art and culture and early childhood development with 26,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on exhibits. The 3-story museum is complete with nine interactive galleries featuring traveling exhibitions, daily programs, demonstrations and cultural programming.


==History==
==History==
===Early timeline===
[[File:Symphony Park Project Sign - 2010-03-05.JPG|thumb|Symphony Park Project Sign (2010)]]
[[File:Symphony Park Project Sign - 2010-03-05.JPG|thumb|Symphony Park project sign (2010)]]
'''July 19, 2000''' City Council authorizes City staff to enter into negotiations With Shopco Advisory Group (representing Lehman Brothers) for the purchase of the 61-acre parcel; City willing to exchange 98 acres in the Las Vegas Technology Center plus $2 million.
'''July 19, 2000''' City Council authorizes City staff to enter into negotiations with Shopco Advisory Group (representing [[Lehman Brothers]]) for the purchase of the {{convert|61|acre|adj=on}} parcel; City willing to exchange 98 acres in the Las Vegas Technology Center plus $2 million.


'''September 25, 2000''' Environmental Risk Management Report completed by Converse Consultants.
'''September 25, 2000''' Environmental Risk Management Report completed by Converse Consultants.


'''October 4, 2000''' City Council holds the agreement that allows the City to exchange 99 acres in the Las Vegas Technology Park plus $2 million for the 61.5 acres.
'''October 4, 2000''' City Council holds the agreement that allows the City to exchange {{convert|99|acre}} in the Las Vegas Technology Park plus $2 million for the {{convert|61.5|acre}}.


'''October 18, 2000''' City Council approves the agreement between PAMI and the City of Las Vegas for the acquisition of the 61.5-acre parcel located at Grand Central Parkway
'''October 18, 2000''' City Council approves the agreement between PAMI and the City of Las Vegas for the acquisition of the {{convert|61.5|acre|adj=on}} parcel located at Grand Central Parkway
and Bonneville.
and Bonneville.


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'''January 2003''' City Council approves City Parkway to act as master developer.
'''January 2003''' City Council approves City Parkway to act as master developer.


'''2004''' The project, frequently referred to as the "61 acres", is officially named Union Park.<ref>{{cite news |last=Squires |first=Michael |title=Name proposed for 61 acres |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/May-06-Thu-2004/news/23821985.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 6, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041213195933/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/May-06-Thu-2004/news/23821985.html |archive-date=December 13, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Garza |first=Xazmin |title=UNR set to take the lead on academic medical center |url=http://www.lvbusinesspress.com:80/articles/2004/09/02/news/news04.txt |work=Las Vegas Business Press |date=September 2, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040905163318/http://www.lvbusinesspress.com:80/articles/2004/09/02/news/news04.txt |archive-date=September 5, 2004}}</ref>
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'''January 2005''' Mayor announces gift of land on site to Ruvo for Alzheimer's Clinic ($1.4 million or 2 acres).

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'''January 2005''' Mayor announces gift of land on site to Ruvo for Alzheimer's Clinic ($1.4 million or {{convert|2|acre}}).


'''March 2005''' Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation enters into agreement with Donald W. Reynolds Foundation for $45 million endowment plus $5 million grant.
'''March 2005''' Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation enters into agreement with Donald W. Reynolds Foundation for $45 million endowment plus $5 million grant.

'''October 2005''' [[The Related Companies]] pulls out of a deal to develop office space and residential high-rises in Union Park.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kulin |first=Dan |title=The 61 acres: What now? |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2005/oct/16/the-61-acres-what-now/ |access-date=October 10, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=October 16, 2005}}</ref>


'''December 2005''' City enters into agreement with Performing Arts Center Foundation.
'''December 2005''' City enters into agreement with Performing Arts Center Foundation.

'''February 2006''' City enters into agreement with Lou Ruvo Brain Institute for development of Frank Gehry-designed center.

'''October 2006''' The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announces design team for performing arts center: Design Architect David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services, Inc.; Executive Architect HKS Architects; Theater Consultant Fisher Dachs Associates, Inc.; and Acoustical Designer Akustiks, LLC.


'''November 2006''' City Council approves Design Standards and Master Parcel Plan.
'''November 2006''' City Council approves Design Standards and Master Parcel Plan.

'''February 2007''' Lou Ruvo Brain Institute construction starts.
'''August 2007''' Only project in Nevada accepted into Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED®-ND) pilot program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
'''August 2007''' Only project in Nevada accepted into Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED®-ND) pilot program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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'''October 2007''' The Smith Center for the Performing Arts receives $100 million challenge grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.
'''October 2007''' The Smith Center for the Performing Arts receives $100 million challenge grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.


'''November 2007''' City Council approves a $1.71 million agreement with the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to handle pre-construction services for The Smith Center For The Performing Arts.
'''November 2007''' City Council approves a $1.71 million agreement with [[The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company]] to handle pre-construction services for The Smith Center For The Performing Arts.

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'''July 2008''' Awarded Gold certification status under stage 2 by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), through their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED®-ND)
green building rating system.

'''August 2008''' Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued for administrative offices of Lou Ruvo Brain Institute.

'''February 2009''' Cleveland Clinic and Lou Ruvo Brain Institute announce partnership. Institute renamed Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

'''March 2009''' Completion of Phase I infrastructure improvements.

'''May 2009''' Clinic portion of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health begins operations.


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'''July 2008''' Awarded Gold certification status under stage 2 by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), through their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED®-ND) green building rating system.
City Council approves construction contracts for The Smith Center. Groundbreaking and construction start of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts held on May 27.


===Developments===
City Council approves name change from Union Park to Symphony Park to reflect significant role new community will play as cultural and artistic center.
In February 2006, the city entered into an agreement with Lou Ruvo Brain Institute. The [[Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health]] started construction in 2007, and began seeing patients two years later.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}} Chef [[Charlie Palmer (chef)|Charlie Palmer]] also planned to open a hotel in Union Park, although the project has been delayed several times.<ref>{{cite news|last=Skolnik|first=Sam|title=Proceeding with caution: Union Park developers still committed, but delays are possible|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/dec/13/proceeding-caution/|access-date=October 10, 2021 |work=[[Las Vegas Sun]]|date=December 13, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Toplikar|first=Dave|title=Charlie Palmer committed — but waiting — to build project in Symphony Park|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2012/mar/07/charlie-palmer-committed-waiting-build-project-sym/|access-date=October 10, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Sun|date=March 7, 2012}}</ref>


In May 2009, the city council approved a name change from Union Park to Symphony Park to reflect the significant role that the project would play as a cultural and artistic center.<ref>{{cite news |last=Skolnik |first=Sam |title=Union Park's new name music to city officials' ears |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2009/may/20/union-parks-new-name-music-city-officials-ears/ |access-date=March 17, 2022 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=May 20, 2009}}</ref> Construction also began on the [[Smith Center for the Performing Arts]], which opened in March 2012. The [[Discovery Children's Museum]] relocated to Symphony Park one year later.
'''July 2009''' Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health commences seeing patients.


Otherwise, little development had taken place up to that point, with 90 percent of the property still vacant. The slow rate of development was blamed on the [[Great Recession]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Shine|first=Conor|title=Movement stalled on development in Symphony Park|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2014/sep/14/movement-stalled-symphony-park/|access-date=October 10, 2021|work=Las Vegas Sun|date=September 14, 2014}}</ref> The Parc Haven luxury apartment complex opened in May 2021, with 290 units.<ref>{{cite news |title=Luxury apartment complex opens in downtown Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/housing/luxury-apartment-complex-opens-in-downtown-las-vegas-2351869/ |access-date=October 10, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 19, 2021}}</ref> Another apartment project began construction in 2023. It includes the five-story Symphony Park II, and the 22-story Symphony Park III, both expected to be finished in 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last=Blennerhassett |first=Patrick |title=Symphony Park builds first high-rise apartments |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/housing/symphony-park-builds-first-high-rise-apartments-2779556/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 18, 2023}}</ref>
'''May 2010''' Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health opened its Keep Memory Alive Event Center.


In January 2024, construction began on a five-story building that will house two [[Marriott International|Marriott]] hotel brands, [[AC Hotels]] and Element, with a total of 441 rooms.<ref>{{cite news |last=Seeman |first=Matthew |title=Groundbreaking celebrates start of building new hotels at Symphony Park |url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/groundbreaking-celebrates-start-of-building-new-hotels-at-symphony-park-downtown-las-vegas-westin-marriott-hospitality-southren-nevada |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=KSNV |date=January 25, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Hemmersmeier |first=Sean |title=Nongaming, nonsmoking hotel project at Symphony Park takes next step |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/nongaming-nonsmoking-hotel-project-at-symphony-park-takes-next-step-2988254/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 25, 2024}}</ref> It is scheduled to open in late 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last=Haas |first=Greg |title=Marriott, Westin to share Symphony Park development in downtown Las Vegas |url=https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/marriott-westin-to-share-symphony-park-development-in-downtown-las-vegas/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=KLAS |date=November 15, 2023}}</ref>
'''March 2012''' The Smith Center for the Performing Arts debuts.


A [[mixed-use]] project, known as Origin, will occupy six acres and include a 32-story condo building known as Cello Tower, featuring 240 units. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024 and conclude two years later.<ref>{{cite news |last=Blennerhassett |first=Patrick |title=32-story condo tower coming for 'rejuvenated' Symphony Park |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/housing/32-story-condo-tower-coming-for-rejuvenated-symphony-park-2876654/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=July 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Blennerhassett |first=Patrick |title=First look: 32-story condo building in downtown to be 379 feet tall |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/housing/first-look-32-story-condo-building-under-construction-in-downtown-2939063/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=November 14, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Debbie |title=Work starts on Cello Tower high-rise at Symphony Park |url=https://businesspress.vegas/real-estate/work-starts-on-cello-tower-high-rise-at-symphony-park-40602/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Business Press |date=November 21, 2023}}</ref>
'''March 2013''' DISCOVERY Children's Museum at the Donald W.Reynolds Discovery Center opens.


==Proposed downtown Las Vegas arena==
==Proposed downtown Las Vegas arena==
Prior to the construction and opening of [[T-Mobile Arena]], Las Vegas officials envisioned a $400 million arena with about 20,000 seats, large enough to house an [[NBA]] team, with additional retail throughout. It would have gone on the northeastern edge of Symphony Park, close to the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.<ref>http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/jul/15/glance-downtown-arena/</ref> The project was envisioned to be a private/public partnership between the city of Las Vegas and the [[Cordish Cos.]]<ref>{{cite web
In 2012, prior to the construction and opening of [[T-Mobile Arena]], Las Vegas officials envisioned a $400 million arena with about 20,000 seats, large enough to house an [[NBA]] team, with additional retail throughout. It would have gone on the northeastern edge of Symphony Park, close to the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/jul/15/glance-downtown-arena/ |title=At a glance: Downtown arena - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper |publisher=Lasvegassun.com |date= 15 July 2012|accessdate=2021-11-23}}</ref> The project was envisioned to be a private/public partnership between the city of Las Vegas and the [[Cordish Cos.]]<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/may/01/mgm-new-arena-new-strip-wont-stop-lv-mayor-goodman/ |title=MGM’s new arena won’t stop Goodman from pursuing facility downtown}}</ref>
|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/may/01/mgm-new-arena-new-strip-wont-stop-lv-mayor-goodman/ |title=MGM's new arena won't stop Goodman from pursuing facility downtown|date=May 2014 }}</ref>


The project later morphed into a soccer stadium to attempt to attract a [[Major League Soccer]] franchise.<ref>https://lasvegassun.com/news/2014/may/14/las-vegas-could-get-mls-team-soccer-specific-stadi/</ref>
The project later morphed into a soccer stadium to attempt to attract a [[Major League Soccer]] franchise.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2014/may/14/las-vegas-could-get-mls-team-soccer-specific-stadi/ |title=Las Vegas could get pro soccer team, downtown stadium - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper |publisher=Lasvegassun.com |date= 14 May 2014|accessdate=2021-11-23}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://downtown.vegas/work/symphony-park/ Official website]
*[http://www.lvrda.org/ Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency]
*[https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/portal/faces/wcnav_externalId/dpt-eud-symphony-park/ City of Las Vegas]
*[http://keepmemoryalive.org/about_us.php?sub=story]


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Symphony Park is a 61-acre (25 ha) site located in downtown Las Vegas. Once housing a Union Pacific rail yard, Symphony Park is being master developed for mixed-use by the city of Las Vegas, which is also the landowner. Symphony Park is home to the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the Discovery Children's Museum.

Overview[edit]

Notable features of Symphony Parks include:

Symphony Park's neighbors include the 5,100,000-square-foot (470,000 m2) World Market Center Las Vegas, the 175-store Las Vegas North Premium Outlets and the multistory Clark County Government Center.

Symphony Park is the only project in the state of Nevada to be accepted into a national pilot program for green neighborhood developments. Symphony Park was awarded gold certification under stage 2 of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development. (LEED®-ND)

History[edit]

Early timeline[edit]

Symphony Park project sign (2010)

July 19, 2000 City Council authorizes City staff to enter into negotiations with Shopco Advisory Group (representing Lehman Brothers) for the purchase of the 61-acre (25 ha) parcel; City willing to exchange 98 acres in the Las Vegas Technology Center plus $2 million.

September 25, 2000 Environmental Risk Management Report completed by Converse Consultants.

October 4, 2000 City Council holds the agreement that allows the City to exchange 99 acres (40 ha) in the Las Vegas Technology Park plus $2 million for the 61.5 acres (24.9 ha).

October 18, 2000 City Council approves the agreement between PAMI and the City of Las Vegas for the acquisition of the 61.5-acre (24.9 ha) parcel located at Grand Central Parkway and Bonneville.

September 2001 Risk-Based Evaluation completed – Converse Consultants; after completion of the market analysis, second risk-based evaluation completed to determine extent of future remediation requirements for proposed uses of hospital, residential and retail.

January 2003 City Council approves City Parkway to act as master developer.

2004 The project, frequently referred to as the "61 acres", is officially named Union Park.[1][2]

January 2005 Mayor announces gift of land on site to Ruvo for Alzheimer's Clinic ($1.4 million or 2 acres (0.81 ha)).

March 2005 Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation enters into agreement with Donald W. Reynolds Foundation for $45 million endowment plus $5 million grant.

October 2005 The Related Companies pulls out of a deal to develop office space and residential high-rises in Union Park.[3]

December 2005 City enters into agreement with Performing Arts Center Foundation.

November 2006 City Council approves Design Standards and Master Parcel Plan.

August 2007 Only project in Nevada accepted into Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED®-ND) pilot program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

October 2007 The Smith Center for the Performing Arts receives $100 million challenge grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.

November 2007 City Council approves a $1.71 million agreement with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to handle pre-construction services for The Smith Center For The Performing Arts.

July 2008 Awarded Gold certification status under stage 2 by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), through their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED®-ND) green building rating system.

Developments[edit]

In February 2006, the city entered into an agreement with Lou Ruvo Brain Institute. The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health started construction in 2007, and began seeing patients two years later.[citation needed] Chef Charlie Palmer also planned to open a hotel in Union Park, although the project has been delayed several times.[4][5]

In May 2009, the city council approved a name change from Union Park to Symphony Park to reflect the significant role that the project would play as a cultural and artistic center.[6] Construction also began on the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, which opened in March 2012. The Discovery Children's Museum relocated to Symphony Park one year later.

Otherwise, little development had taken place up to that point, with 90 percent of the property still vacant. The slow rate of development was blamed on the Great Recession.[7] The Parc Haven luxury apartment complex opened in May 2021, with 290 units.[8] Another apartment project began construction in 2023. It includes the five-story Symphony Park II, and the 22-story Symphony Park III, both expected to be finished in 2025.[9]

In January 2024, construction began on a five-story building that will house two Marriott hotel brands, AC Hotels and Element, with a total of 441 rooms.[10][11] It is scheduled to open in late 2025.[12]

A mixed-use project, known as Origin, will occupy six acres and include a 32-story condo building known as Cello Tower, featuring 240 units. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024 and conclude two years later.[13][14][15]

Proposed downtown Las Vegas arena[edit]

In 2012, prior to the construction and opening of T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas officials envisioned a $400 million arena with about 20,000 seats, large enough to house an NBA team, with additional retail throughout. It would have gone on the northeastern edge of Symphony Park, close to the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.[16] The project was envisioned to be a private/public partnership between the city of Las Vegas and the Cordish Cos.[17]

The project later morphed into a soccer stadium to attempt to attract a Major League Soccer franchise.[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Squires, Michael (May 6, 2004). "Name proposed for 61 acres". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on December 13, 2004.
  2. ^ Garza, Xazmin (September 2, 2004). "UNR set to take the lead on academic medical center". Las Vegas Business Press. Archived from the original on September 5, 2004.
  3. ^ Kulin, Dan (October 16, 2005). "The 61 acres: What now?". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  4. ^ Skolnik, Sam (December 13, 2008). "Proceeding with caution: Union Park developers still committed, but delays are possible". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  5. ^ Toplikar, Dave (March 7, 2012). "Charlie Palmer committed — but waiting — to build project in Symphony Park". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  6. ^ Skolnik, Sam (May 20, 2009). "Union Park's new name music to city officials' ears". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  7. ^ Shine, Conor (September 14, 2014). "Movement stalled on development in Symphony Park". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  8. ^ "Luxury apartment complex opens in downtown Las Vegas". Las Vegas Review-Journal. May 19, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  9. ^ Blennerhassett, Patrick (May 18, 2023). "Symphony Park builds first high-rise apartments". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Seeman, Matthew (January 25, 2024). "Groundbreaking celebrates start of building new hotels at Symphony Park". KSNV. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Hemmersmeier, Sean (January 25, 2024). "Nongaming, nonsmoking hotel project at Symphony Park takes next step". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Haas, Greg (November 15, 2023). "Marriott, Westin to share Symphony Park development in downtown Las Vegas". KLAS. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Blennerhassett, Patrick (July 25, 2023). "32-story condo tower coming for 'rejuvenated' Symphony Park". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Blennerhassett, Patrick (November 14, 2023). "First look: 32-story condo building in downtown to be 379 feet tall". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Hall, Debbie (November 21, 2023). "Work starts on Cello Tower high-rise at Symphony Park". Las Vegas Business Press. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "At a glance: Downtown arena - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". Lasvegassun.com. 15 July 2012. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
  17. ^ "MGM's new arena won't stop Goodman from pursuing facility downtown". May 2014.
  18. ^ "Las Vegas could get pro soccer team, downtown stadium - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". Lasvegassun.com. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 2021-11-23.

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