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In terms of urban development, the prolonged project known as DropAana in Las Vegas has experienced significant delays and cost overruns, now expected to extend its timeline to 2025 at a staggering increase of $350 million in costs. The public is left wondering why such projects consistently blow past budgets and deadlines and whether they reflect poorly on local government contract management.
Moreover, the first indoor skydiving facility in the U.S., which opened in 1982, is slated to close due to land redevelopment. This closure underscores the challenges faced by longstanding attractions in Vegas as new developments push out traditional offerings, which once captivated the imaginations of visitors.