TY - ICOMM
KW - COVID-19
KW - Design
AU - Derek Sola
AB - For now, Las Vegas Boulevard is a scene of empty sidewalks, boarded up casino doors and entrances, and desolate establishments. On June 4, that’s about to change, as Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced that casinos in the state can reopen for the first time since the coronavirus forced the gaming industry to shut down more than two months ago.

What will that look like? How will a city that has averaged 42 million visitors a year, typically in close confines, welcome people back in a way that makes them feel safe and at ease? Just like Las Vegas, other cities that rely heavily on tourism and the gaming industry are taking notes.
LA - English
N1 - Author: Derek Sola
As Gensler’s Gaming Leader, Derek plays a critical role in high-profile projects for international gaming operators, including MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas Sands Corporation, Caesars Entertainment, and Holland Casino. Planning and conceptualizing integrated resorts as Design Director for Gensler’s Las Vegas office, Derek has a penchant for providing innovative design solutions that result in the greatest end-user impact. Contact him at Derek_Sola@gensler.com.
N2 - For now, Las Vegas Boulevard is a scene of empty sidewalks, boarded up casino doors and entrances, and desolate establishments. On June 4, that’s about to change, as Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced that casinos in the state can reopen for the first time since the coronavirus forced the gaming industry to shut down more than two months ago.

What will that look like? How will a city that has averaged 42 million visitors a year, typically in close confines, welcome people back in a way that makes them feel safe and at ease? Just like Las Vegas, other cities that rely heavily on tourism and the gaming industry are taking notes.
PY - 2020
TI - The Near Future of Casino and Gaming Design
UR - https://www.gensler.com/research-insight/blog/the-near-future-of-casino-and-gaming-design
ER -