Howard Hughes Holdings declined to comment further on plans for the casino, including its size and timeline.
Based on the law, though, Clark County could issue a building permit for a taller building. Under federal law, developers must give the FAA the opportunity to evaluate proposed structures near airports to determine if their height could pose a hazard to aircraft or interfere with navigation aids. The spinoff division for the Houston-based company, Seaport Entertainment, will take over entertainment operations of the company, which includes an 80 percent interest in the air rights above Fashion Show mall where a casino is being planned, according to a news release.Ĭlark County spokesperson Erik Pappa said the county has not received a proposal for the casino project.Ī Federal Aviation Administration spokesman said in an email that the government agency hasn’t conducted any aeronautical studies related to the Fashion Show property, but it did conduct two studies on the block north of Fashion Show - across the street - and found a building up to 640 feet could be constructed without disturbing aviation operations.
Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) new entertainment division of Howard Hughes Holdings could develop a new casino on the Las Vegas Strip - one that would rise above Fashion Show mall. A new entertainment division of Howard Hughes Holdings could develop a new casino on the Las Vegas Strip - above Fashion Show mall.
