MGM Resorts Unveils Plans for The Park, Promenade Linking New York-New York, Monte Carlo

By Alex Girda, Associate Editor

MGM Resorts International recently unveiled plans for a  pedestrian-friendly transformation of part of the Las Vegas Strip. Dubbed the Park, the eight-acre destination will bridge the area between the New York-New York and Monte Carlo resorts, which are adding plaza-like spaces that will feature additional entertainment and dining attractions.

Envisioned as a sun-filled, resort-like promenade, the Park will provide common areas with distinctive landscaping, social spots, relaxation areas and patio-style furniture. Water features will also be part a vibrant atmosphere that will encourage street performers to entertain passers-by.

At night, the Park will turn into an urban walkway, with LED lighting fixtures taking over the landscaping. Shade structures will feature light sequences from above, while live music from the open-air venues will add to the energy. The dining venues that will draw visitors throughout the day include Shake Shack, Bruxie, Sake Rok, Beer Garden, A Robert Mondavi Jr. Wine Experience, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row and Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar.

The Park will feature eco-friendly initiatives, in keeping with MGM Resorts’ practice of developing LEED-certified facilities. With designs provided by master-planner Cooper, Robertson & Partners, architecture and urban-design firm !melk, as well as Marnell Architecture, the Park will pursue LEED Gold certification.

Rendering courtesy of newyorknewyork.com