Division in the Arts District
The construction of condominiums in downtown Las Vegas is being welcomed by business owners in the growing Arts District - but creating anxiety among some artists who fear the loss of affordable housing. The clash of lifestyles - marked by the construction of high rises at the expense of artists’ apartments - is expected to surface tonight when the city Planning Commission considers a 43-story condo project at Casino Center Boulevard and Colorado Avenue. The high-rise building would replace four duplexes occupied by artists.
The developer, Mythic Management, already has purchased the property for nearly $3 million. For more on this article, check out the The Las Vegas Sun
