The Exploding City of Dreams

Quote of the day:
“Look around you. Those are the people you are going through life with, like it or not. Be good to them. We’ll all be gone in 100 years.”
--Preston Creston

Las Vegas, the city of dreams. I had heard about how fast the city is growing, but I’m seeing it firsthand.

Construction is everywhere. There is a huge new casino going up on the strip. And that’s just a very small piece.

Merrie and I visited Red Rock Canyon. On our way back to the hotel we drove along the northern stretch of the city’s brand-new beltway, much of which is still being built. All along both sides for miles and miles there are developments planned or under construction. There are no visible signs of a housing slump.

It’s a regular population explosion. And it’s all because it is indeed the city of dreams. Dreams of good jobs. Dreams of starting businesses or investing in real estate. Dreams of hitting a jackpot.

Las Vegas is a regular meeting destination, and it is one of the few places that can host a very large convention--like the National Association of Broadcasters, for example.

It has always been a mecca for entertainment, gambling and partying. More recently it has become known for top-notch restaurants.

Our appetite for these things is insatiable. And so Las Vegas grows bigger and bigger--sprawling in every direction. It’s an amazing sight.