Can Midtown Reshape the Downtown Arts District?
What does it take to build not just a building, but an entirely new neighborhood in Las Vegas? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with developers Weina Zhang and Anna Olin of Z Life, the woman-owned firm behind Midtown, a planned, high-density, mixed-use neighborhood north of the Arts District. The pair outlines their vision for a walkable urban district centered around condos, hotels, and local businesses, designed to support nearby workers. They also address concerns about affordability, gentrification, and the challenges of building vertically in a city traditionally defined by sprawl.
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