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PLAYBACK (2015): Could the Next Brooklyn Be ... Las Vegas?!

Dec 6, 2020

In a reflective discussion, former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, urban economist Ed Glazer, and Downtown Project business lead Maggie Hsu explore the ambitious revitalization of Las Vegas. They delve into innovative urban planning techniques that aim to transform downtown into a vibrant community hub. Hsieh shares insights from his vision, while Hsu recounts grassroots initiatives that foster creativity and local entrepreneurship. The trio discusses the unique challenges of reshaping a city known for its glitz, highlighting the importance of community engagement and thoughtful design.

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Maggie Hsu

Ed Glazer

Tony Hsieh

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Revitalizing Downtown Las Vegas

16min

Transforming a Bar Space: From Ice Rink to Giant Games

2min

Revitalizing Las Vegas: A Creative Renaissance

10min

Revitalizing Downtown Las Vegas

5min

Revitalizing Urban Spaces: A Grassroots Approach

4min

Innovative Living: Community and Corporate Integration

12min

Urban Transformation and Density

6min

Reflections on the Downtown Project and the Legacy of Tony Hsieh

4min

Tony Hsieh, the longtime C.E.O. of Zappos, was an iconoclast and a dreamer. Five years ago, we sat down with him around a desert campfire to talk about those dreams. Hsieh died recently from injuries sustained in a house fire; he was 46.

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