Pittsburgh
Casino to be Sophisticated
As reported by the Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: "Pittsburgh's slot-machine
casino should be housed in a "sophisticated,"
environmentally friendly building that draws
tourists but does not harm its neighbors, the
Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force said Thursday.
"The group accepted recommendations
from its design subcommittee with a goal of
incorporating the standards into zoning changes
for city neighborhoods where a casino might
locate.
"The members, appointed by Mayor Tom Murphy
in March, also hope to have the design recommendations
included in the Pennsylvania Gaming Control
Board's applications for the Pittsburgh license.
"The state board will issue licenses for
14 casinos in the state, including a stand-alone
slots parlor in Pittsburgh. It expects to issue
applications in November with a deadline for
developers to respond by the end of December.
"…Although generally broad, the
design standards seek to minimize the casino's
negative impacts -- such as lighting, noise
and traffic congestion -- on its neighbors.
They also call for the casino operator to develop
a site that fits with the city's character and
some of its most recent construction…"
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