Our Approach to Design & Development

We began construction on CityCenter in 2007 as a 17 million square foot mixed-use project with urban streets, parks, hotels, convention space, luxury retail, condominiums, office buildings and art. We wanted it to be a leading example of 21st century urban planning in the heart of Las Vegas, with environmental sustainability at its core. CityCenter is now a global case study in eco-luxury, fusing glamor and sustainability. Our managed components – ARIA Campus – set many benchmarks for sustainability practices across our portfolio.

Highlights:

• Six LEED Gold certifications
• When it opened in 2009, CityCenter was the world's largest privately funded LEED Gold certified development
• 30% more energy and water efficient than comparable buildings
• Onsite natural gas-fired power plant captures waste heat used to heat water for buildings and pools
• More than 50% of all wood products used from well-managed FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified forests

In 2016, we opened the Park, an immersive outdoor dining and entertainment experience connecting New York-New York, Park MGM and T-Mobile Arena. Envisioned as a microcosm of the beautiful Mojave Desert, the Park draws inspiration from this sensitive yet thriving ecosystem. To achieve a cohesive natural environment, we incorporated innovative approaches to water conservation, energy efficiency, recycling and material selection.

Highlights:

• Filled with natural desert vegetation that is drought tolerant such as agave, yucca, palo verde, acacias and mesquite trees
• An on-site well supplies the Park’s water, operating on a closed-loop system that captures, filters and reuses the water moving through the sculptural waterscapes
• Point-source drippers use 72% less water than traditional sprinklers and anemometers that control water features based on wind speeds
• The entire restaurant corridor at the Park was designed to meet LEED Gold standards
• The furniture, shade structures, waste bins, tree grates and building structures are manufactured with pre- and/or post-consumer-recycled steel
• 80% of all construction waste was recycled

Setting the stage for a new era of Las Vegas entertainment, T-Mobile Arena opened in 2016. The 20,000-seat venue between New York-New York and Park MGM hosts more than 100 events annually. Constructed following the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold standards, T-Mobile Arena proves that a large venue can be environmentally sustainable.

Highlights:

• 7,000 tons of recycled steel was used and 40% of the other materials were sourced directly from neighboring states
• 80% of construction waste was recycled
• To reduce energy consumption, high-efficiency LED lighting was installed, and high efficiency heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems are used in the restaurants
• A 100-kW rooftop solar array helps power the facility
• An on-site well supplies all the irrigation water, reducing water used from the city’s water supply
• Low flow fixtures were installed, bringing the estimated water consumption to 40% below code requirement

MGM National Harbor is a 3 million square-foot luxury resort in Maryland featuring an array of environmental innovations. From a roof that captures rainwater for landscape irrigation, to extensive use of glass to deliver natural light into the building, green design elements are visibly and elegantly infused into the core architectural design of the destination.

Highlights:

• LEED Gold certified
• Has one of the D.C. area's largest natural gas-fired combined heat and power plants onsite, reducing the resort’s carbon footprint
• 700,000-gallon water cistern collects and stores rainwater for irrigation and interior use, reducing reliance on municipal water
• Healthy building materials used throughout to support wellness of guests and employees
• Energy and water efficient fixtures used as standard

MGM Springfield, located in Massachusetts, is designed to revive the city's downtown core while preserving its historic architectural character. The strong focus on historic preservation includes retention of iconic structures, reusing exterior facades and replicating historic design elements. The project was awarded Gold-level certification in LEED for Neighborhood Development and is the first gaming resort to achieve the LEED Platinum distinction.

Highlights:

• LEED Platinum certified
• The architecturally beautiful Congregationalists Church was moved two blocks away
• The Massachusetts Life Insurance building's facade and entry points were preserved
• The Union-Chandler Hotel's original building elevation and facade were incorporated into the project

MGM COTAI opened in January 2018 as the first privately developed building in Macau to receive the Chino Green Building (Macau) Design Label and the only resort to achieve the highest award. During construction, we implemented a range of smart and sustainable design across six key areas: land, energy, water, building materials, indoor environmental quality and operations and management.

Highlights:

• Features The Spectacle: the world's largest indoor garden with more than 100,000 plants and 2,000 species
• Smart building management and monitoring system with advanced electricity, water and natural gas controls
• 100% LED lighting
• All faucets, showerheads and toilets maximize water efficiency by using low flow technology
• Onsite food composter to convert food waste into compost

• Air purification
• Aromatherapy
• Cleaning protocol
• Energizing lighting
• Specialized lighting
• Stay Well™ shower infuser
• Stay Well™ mattress