LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Some new developments may quickly be on the way in which on the Historic Westside because the Las Vegas Planning Fee is ready to listen to a proposal to construct a on line casino resort.
The proposed on line casino resort can be referred to as, Harlem Nights, named after the 1989 movie paying homage to the Historic Westside’s historical past as a vibrant leisure district for the Black group throughout the WWII period. The on line casino can be situated on Jackson Avenue and F Avenue, the place the previous New City Tavern was once.
The 22-story on line casino resort would have 207 rooms and practically 11,000 sq. toes of gaming area, along with a meals corridor, retail space, spa, nightclub, and a rooftop pool. Those that dwell close by stated they’re excited concerning the idea.
“That area really needs to be built up. The people in that area need jobs and stability,” Daaiyah McDaniels shared.
The on line casino has been an concept within the works for years. Property proprietor, Shlomo Meiri shared with 8 Information Now that he desires to reinforce the Historic Westside and make it a spot folks wish to go to.
Harlem Nights venture faces opposition from Las Vegas metropolis planning employees
“The only thing that can revive the Westside is a casino and hotel. Anybody in their right mind would look at the Westside and see that it begs for development,” Meiri stated.
On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Planning Fee will talk about the venture. It’s a idea that Meiri stated has skilled lots of pushback from town’s planning employees.
The “Moulin Rouge” and “New Town Tavern” had been as soon as main casinos on the Westside, however have since closed. This idea would convey a complete new buyer base to the world, which Meiri stated may create some competitors.
“There are no commercial properties or businesses in the area and with this casino resort, I believe they are scared that I’m going to steal from their black customers away from the Strip,” he added.
Along with this on line casino resort, Meiri desires to construct a 336-unit residence advanced proper across the nook on Van Buren Avenue and G Avenue which might additionally embody inexpensive housing models.
The Las Vegas Planning Fee will determine Tuesday if this venture will transfer ahead. If it does, will probably be mentioned at their Metropolis Council assembly on June 18.
