Las Vegas moves forward with a theme-park-sized tourism development

Thursday, August 29, 2024 8:13 PM
  • Naoka Foreman, Las Vegas Weekly

The City of Las Vegas is moving forward with a proposal to create an immersive entertainment district for tourists on 35.5 acres north of Area15.

At the August 21 City Council meeting, a representative for the developer said the district would include the previously announced horror-themed experience from Universal Parks and Resorts, as well as retail and office space, a hotel and multi-family housing.

“Area15 is fast becoming recognized as a premier destination for creatives to showcase their intellectual property at a physical location,” said Kyle Sutherland, director of development for the landowner and developer Fisher Brothers. “The success of Area15 has led to further interest in expansion of the Area15 district directly to the north.”