LAS VEGAS, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Green
Building Council has awarded LEED® Gold certification
(Core & Shell) to the restaurant corridor at The Park, MGM
Resorts International's newly-opened outdoor dining and
entertainment district.
The Park is designed to provide a gathering place and oasis from
the bustle of the Las Vegas Strip. As part of The Park's commitment
to earn LEED® certification, MGM Resorts invested
in cutting-edge technology and implemented a range of
environmentally conscious construction and landscaping measures to
help lower overall environmental impact.
"One of MGM Resorts' strongest values is offering destinations
that create exceptional guest experiences while reducing
environmental impact," said Cindy
Ortega, MGM Resorts International's Chief Sustainability
Officer. "For us, environmental responsibility is a commitment that
extends across all levels of our organization. The Park exemplifies
our dedication to environmental leadership in Las Vegas."
Environmental attributes of The Park that supported the
LEED® Gold rating include:
- Use of recycled materials: All of the furniture, shade
structures, waste bins, tree grates and building structures were
made with pre- and post-consumer-recycled steel.
- Construction waste recycling: More than 85% of
construction waste was recycled.
- Well water use & water efficiency: An on-site well
provides all of The Park's irrigation water, reducing reliance on
the city's water supply. Water efficient features include
point-source drippers that conserve 72% more water than traditional
sprinklers and anemometers that control water features based on
wind speed.
- Energy: To reduce energy, LED lighting is used
throughout The Park, and high efficiency heating, ventilating and
air conditioning systems are used in the restaurants.
The Park represents the seventh LEED® Gold
certification achieved by MGM Resorts, and the only one under the
U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® Core &
Shell rating system. This addition brings the area of
LEED® Gold certified space within the MGM Resorts
portfolio to more than 15 million square feet.
In addition, MGM Resorts has registered two upcoming resorts and
one entertainment venue for LEED® certification:
MGM National Harbor, MGM Springfield, and the T-Mobile Arena. All
are targeting LEED® Gold.
About The Park
An eclectic blend of restaurants, bars
and entertainment tucked into rich desert landscaping, The Park is
a central gathering place on The Strip's west side
connecting New York-New York and Monte Carlo as
well as the new 20,000-seat world-class T-Mobile Arena.
Visitors can enjoy an open-air environment filled with exciting
restaurants such as the popular Californian waffle house Bruxie,
the New York fan-favorite burger
joint Shake Shack or theatrical hotspot Sake Rok. Beverage
enthusiasts can indulge in the world's best spirits and beers at
Beerhaus, an approachable beer garden showcasing sustainably raised
farm-to-table meats. Designed with sustainability in mind, The
Park's restaurant corridor recently earned LEED® Gold certification
from the U.S. Green Building Council. For more information,
visit theparkvegas.com.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global
hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort
brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
The Company is in the process of developing MGM National Harbor in
Maryland and MGM Springfield in
Massachusetts. MGM Resorts
controls, and holds a 73 percent economic interest in the operating
partnership of MGM Growth Properties LLC (NYSE: MGP), a premier
triple-net lease real estate investment trust engaged in the
acquisition, ownership and leasing of large-scale destination
entertainment and leisure resorts. The Company also owns 51 percent
of MGM China Holdings Limited (HK: 2282), which owns the MGM Macau
resort and casino and is developing a gaming resort in Cotai, and
50 percent of CityCenter in Las
Vegas, which features ARIA Resort & Casino. MGM Resorts
is a FORTUNE Magazine World's Most Admired Company. For more
information about MGM Resorts International, visit
mgmresorts.com.
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