Aside from the impact on the average local resident... How our City can confidently put so many eggs in one Business entity's basket without finalized plans, in a period where many anticipate another recession, is beyond Me.
As I recall, last recession it was sale & luxury remodelling of the Grand Sierra, glorified timeshares, and luxury condos.
It will be interesting to see how this "cycle" actualizes long term in comparison to the vague yet confident projections being approved.
One can't help but compare this "overhaul" to cosmetic surgery: invasive procedures completed in succession hastily, remodelling in extremes- rarely yields favorable & sustainable long term results.
Considering Reno's overall vitals & history- perhaps it's better to have a few scars and a bit of asymetry than risk a disproportionate IG (Instagram) pretty corpse?
Alicia, once again you did an excellent and commendable job on this issue and your last brief on the three new casinos on the books. It is so discouraging that Reno continues down the wrong path. They have had so many suggestions to broaden the area's economic mix and to make it a friendly place for neighborhoods and residents. And yet, those voices are ignored while they court the same old players for the same old game. And statewide, education is in the bottom. Alas, there is no hope.
" Axios is out with a report on an assessment of U.S. cities with the fastest-warming summers. The top five: Reno, Boise, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and El Paso. Average temperature increases from 1970 to 2022 were highest in Reno (+11.1°F), Boise, Idaho (+5.8°F) and Las Vegas (+5.8°F). " NV Indy, June 8, 2023.
Dear Ms. Barber, thank you for your well-researched and astute Briefs. I'm wondering if Reno's No. 1 position in this assessment is a worthy topic for a Brief. Certainly Jacobs' big black parking lots aggravate this warming. They're not the only Reno area developers at fault. At least at first blush, Reno's mayor and city council appear to have no concerns about the environmental impacts of Reno developments. Appreciate your consideration and your hard work on The Barber Briefs.
Aside from the impact on the average local resident... How our City can confidently put so many eggs in one Business entity's basket without finalized plans, in a period where many anticipate another recession, is beyond Me.
As I recall, last recession it was sale & luxury remodelling of the Grand Sierra, glorified timeshares, and luxury condos.
It will be interesting to see how this "cycle" actualizes long term in comparison to the vague yet confident projections being approved.
One can't help but compare this "overhaul" to cosmetic surgery: invasive procedures completed in succession hastily, remodelling in extremes- rarely yields favorable & sustainable long term results.
Considering Reno's overall vitals & history- perhaps it's better to have a few scars and a bit of asymetry than risk a disproportionate IG (Instagram) pretty corpse?
May they find sustainable, healthy balance.
Alicia, once again you did an excellent and commendable job on this issue and your last brief on the three new casinos on the books. It is so discouraging that Reno continues down the wrong path. They have had so many suggestions to broaden the area's economic mix and to make it a friendly place for neighborhoods and residents. And yet, those voices are ignored while they court the same old players for the same old game. And statewide, education is in the bottom. Alas, there is no hope.
" Axios is out with a report on an assessment of U.S. cities with the fastest-warming summers. The top five: Reno, Boise, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and El Paso. Average temperature increases from 1970 to 2022 were highest in Reno (+11.1°F), Boise, Idaho (+5.8°F) and Las Vegas (+5.8°F). " NV Indy, June 8, 2023.
Dear Ms. Barber, thank you for your well-researched and astute Briefs. I'm wondering if Reno's No. 1 position in this assessment is a worthy topic for a Brief. Certainly Jacobs' big black parking lots aggravate this warming. They're not the only Reno area developers at fault. At least at first blush, Reno's mayor and city council appear to have no concerns about the environmental impacts of Reno developments. Appreciate your consideration and your hard work on The Barber Briefs.