County OKs new retail project on Strip

By Eli Segall | Originally published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal | Aug. 20th, 2021


Clark County commissioners approved plans this week for a four-story retail project at CityCenter, clearing a hurdle for a local developer to put up more shopping space on the Strip.

County leaders on Wednesday gave the green light for developer Brett Torino’s plan to build a retail complex at the southwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, next to luxury mall Shops at Crystals.

According to county documents, the project is expected to span 228,278 square feet, feature 21 leasable spaces, and include outdoor dining and drinking areas on the fourth floor.

The casino-choked Strip is already crammed with places to shop and eat, though Torino told the Review-Journal this week that his property is in a pedestrian-filled corridor and that more than half of the project is leased.

He aims to start vertical construction within 60 days and to open the complex — which, at least for now, is called Project63 — by October 2022.

Torino and project partner Flag Luxury Group, a New York developer, teamed up to acquire the 2-acre site for around $80 million. As measured by price per acre, the sky-high valuation exceeded land deals on Las Vegas Boulevard even during the frenzied mid-2000s real estate bubble.

Their parcel was home to the never-finished Harmon hotel, a structurally flawed project that sparked massive litigation and was ultimately dismantled several years ago.

The sale to Torino’s group — by casino giant MGM Resorts International and its partner in the sprawling CityCenter project, government-owned holding company Dubai World – was announced in April and closed in June.

Torino’s new site is across the intersection from Harmon Corner, a three-story retail complex that he and Flag Luxury developed about a decade ago.

Contact Eli Segall at [email protected] or 702-383-0342. Follow @eli_segall on Twitter.

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🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟

At BTF, we recognize the incredible dedication and hard work of teachers everywhere. They inspire, educate, and shape the future, often going above and beyond to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.

We're proud to support BTF Educational Services and the @nvccf Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, where teachers bring light and hope to young learners. This week, let's give a special thank you to all the teachers who make a lasting impact on our lives.

Drop a comment below to share a special memory or a shoutout to a teacher who made a difference for you! 🙌📚✏️

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We extend our gratitude to all who joined our Earth Day Challenge this April. It was inspiring to witness your commitment and efforts towards nurturing our planet. Here are some beautiful snapshots of nature's wonders, captured by the BTF team over the year. Let's all persist in our individual contributions, for Earth Day is a celebration meant to be embraced every day!

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Let's all give a big shout out 📣  to Kari Tillman and her adorable little helper Nugget for their incredible dedication 💚 to our planet, not just during the Earth Day Challenge, but all year round! 

Kari, your commitment to planting and nurturing a lovely garden and picking up litter is truly inspiring. Keep up the great work! 🌱🌻

Earth Day has come and gone but we can all continue doing our part celebrating Earth Day every day of the year! 🌿✨ 

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Let's all give a big shoutout 📣 to Leslie Davis Barnts and little Spencer for their incredible dedication 💚 to our planet, not just during the Earth Day Challenge, but all year round! Your commitment to planting and nurturing your garden, growing veggies, and cultivating a beautiful flower garden is truly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work! 🌱🌻

We invite YOU to join the movement and post your own earth day challenge video! Share your photos and videos with us on any of our social media platforms, and we'll showcase them for the world to see. 📲 Don't forget to invite your friends to join in too! Together, we can create a positive impact and leave a healthier planet for future generations. 🌍 💚

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In celebration of Earth Day 🌎, which we honor every day of the year through our conservation efforts 🌿, the Brett Torino Foundation joined forces with 75-100 dedicated volunteers for the Lovell Canyon Clean-Up last Saturday. 

Together, we filled an entire extra-large dumpster with discarded furniture, mattresses, a water heater, and an abundance of glass, cans, bottles, and other waste. 

It's truly humbling to have so much help from the community to continue the work we began in 2017, enhancing the beauty of Lovell Canyon. Together, we've turned it from a neglected, crime-ridden, toxic site into a thriving, verdant oasis, cherished by hikers, bikers, and families seeking solace in its majestic, cooler high elevations. 

A heartfelt 💚 thank you to @saveredrock, our community allies and volunteers whose dedication made this event a resounding success.
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Heartfelt 💚 thanks to Tad Chatham @tad_chatham and Mel Sheldon @melrsheldon for dedicating their time to helping our planet and our community at the Lovell Canyon Clean-Up on Saturday. Your commitment and contribution mean the world to us!

We invite YOU to join the movement and post your own earth day challenge video! Share your photos and videos with us on any of our social media platforms, and we'll showcase them for the world to see. 📲 Don't forget to invite your friends to join in too! Together, we can create a positive impact and leave a healthier planet for future generations. 🌍 💚

Let's make every day Earth Day! 🌿✨

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🌎🌿 Join the Challenge! 🌿🌎

Please join us in giving Jessica Carlson aka “Snickers” a shout out 📣 for showing love 💚 to our planet during the Earth Day Challenge and all year long! 

Jessica, thank you! Your efforts to minimize waste at home are making a big difference for our planet! These are things we can all do in our own homes. 

We invite YOU to join the movement and post your own earth day challenge video! Share your photos and videos with us on any of our social media platforms, and we'll showcase them for the world to see. 📲 Don't forget to invite your friends to join in too! Together, we can create a positive impact and leave a healthier planet for future generations. 🌍 💚

Let's make every day Earth Day! 🌿✨ 

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Big thanks to @fox5vegas and @kpassoth for supporting our Lovell Canyon Cleanup on Earth Day! We were honored to team up with @saveredrock to make a difference.

In the words of our founder, Brett Torino, “It should be protected, and it should be fought for!” That’s why we've spent decades safeguarding and working to preserve this stunning canyon.

Together, let's keep fighting for o#earthdaycleanup 

Watch now: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/04/20/natural-treasure-trashed-advocates-fight-restore-lovell-canyon/

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Together, we can achieve greatness!

As a Private Foundation, we understand the power of collective action in shaping our environmental legacy. It's a call to arms for individuals, businesses, governments, and the private sector to unite in defense of this magnificent planet we call home. 

🌎 Together, we can protect and preserve its beauty for generations to come. 

Today, the imperative to tackle climate change, conserve biodiversity, and safeguard ecosystems has never been clearer.  Join us in our mission to create a sustainable and thriving future. Our future depends on the diligence of each and every one of us. Let's make a difference together. 

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⏰⏳ Last Chance to Join The Lovell Canyon Clean-Up! ⏳⏰

Today's the day! Join us for the Lovell Canyon Clean-Up in partnership with @saveredrock and our amazing community allies. 

📅 Today, April 20
⏰ 10 am - 2 pm (please arrive by noon)
📍 Lovell Canyon

We'll provide all the cleanup supplies you need, along with refreshments from Whole Foods Market. For your comfort and safety, wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and consider bringing sun protection and a water bottle.

Hosted by: Brett Torino Foundation
Supported by: Centennial Subaru

👉 Registration is required: www.saveredrock.com/earth-day

On-site volunteer waivers available for signing upon arrival. Meet at the Forest Service Kiosk at the Lovell Canyon Road entrance, off SR160. Check your confirmation email for more details.

Don't miss this chance to make a difference for our planet! See you there!

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🌎🌿 Lovell Canyon Clean Up 🌿🌎

A big thanks to @citycastvegas for helping us promote the Lovell Canyon Clean Up event being hosted by @saveredrock and BTF! It's happening tomorrow, and there's still time to register. Join us in celebrating Earth Day by signing up now. Together with our community, we're making a difference in beautifying Lovell Canyon and honoring Mother Earth. 

Take a look at what City Cast has to say about this and our other events:
https://lasvegas.citycast.fm/best/celebrate-earth-day-las-vegas

We'd love your help—see you tomorrow at 10am!

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🌎🌿 Join the Movement! 🌿🌎

Please join us in giving Christopher Bache aka "Brooklyn" a 👏 Round of Applause 👏 for giving the earth so much love by taking part in our Earth Day Challenge! Your efforts to conserve water and electricity at home are making a real difference for our planet. These simple steps are things we can all do in our own homes. 

We invite YOU to join the movement and post your own earth day challenge video! Share your photos and videos with us on any of our social media platforms, and we'll showcase them for the world to see. 📲 Don't forget to invite your friends to join in too! Together, we can create a positive impact and leave a healthier planet for future generations. 🌍 💚

Let's make every day Earth Day! 🌿✨ 

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Are you aware that the Brett Torino Foundation has dedicated over 30 years to rejuvenating Lovell Canyon? Thanks to collaborations with @saveredrock  and numerous other groups, what was once a dumping ground is now a flourishing ecosystem.

Discover the full story behind this transformative project on our website: https://bretttorinofoundation.org/conservation/

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🌎🌿 Join the Movement! 🌿🌎

Big thanks to Celena Haas @chscomms for joining our Earth Day Challenge! Mother Earth appreciates your commitment to reusing grocery bags. Just think of the positive impact if everyone followed your example!

We invite YOU to join the movement and post your own earth day challenge video! Share your photos and videos with us on any of our social media platforms, and we'll showcase them for the world to see. 📲 Don't forget to invite your friends to join in too! Together, we can create a positive impact and leave a healthier planet for future generations. 🌍 💚

Let's make every day Earth Day! 🌿✨ 

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🌎🌿 Lovell Canyon Clean-Up 🌿🌎

Join us, in partnership with @saveredrock  and our community allies, to clean up Lovell Canyon on Saturday, April 20, from 10 am to 2 pm. (Please arrive by noon and depart at your convenience).

We'll provide supplies such as bags and gloves, as well as refreshments from Whole Foods Market. For your safety and comfort, please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and consider bringing sun protection and a water bottle.

Hosted by the Brett Torino Foundation
Supported by Centennial Subaru

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Lovell Canyon

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:
www.saveredrock.com/earth-day 

Volunteer waivers will be provided on-site for signing upon arrival. Please meet at the Forest Service Kiosk at the Lovell Canyon Road entrance, off SR160. Refer to your confirmation email for further details.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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🌎🌿 Join the Movement! 🌿🌎

Kudos Julie Bodell! You and all your efforts are amazing and you're quite the overachiever. Planet earth loves you for it! 🌎 (everyone else, don’t be intimidated by the big 😊). There’s something about walking to work or to lunch....it doesn’t just help the planet, it helps your physical mental and spiritual body too. Thanks for the love, Julie! 

We invite YOU to join the movement and post your own earth day challenge video! Share your photos and videos with us on any of our social media platforms, and we'll showcase them for the world to see. 📲 Don't forget to invite your friends to join in too! Together, we can create a positive impact and leave a healthier planet for future generations. 🌍 💚

Let's make every day Earth Day! 🌿✨ 

#CelebrateEarth #ReduceReuseRecycle #PlanetLove #earthday #ourearthourfuture #bretttorinofoundation #torinoranch