The plan Encore presented to the commission Thursday included 20,000 square feet of retail space, around 800 hotel rooms, or two to three large hotels, about 50,000 square feet of restaurant space, or between five and seven restaurants, a 2,300-plus-spot parking garage, warehouse and green space, and a concert venue with up to 999 seats.
“You go from an industrial zone with small local shops that were maybe not thriving, and you come up with something like this, which we think could be a big addition.” “We’re really trying to make this a vibrant neighborhood,” said Chris Gordon, the president of Wynn Resorts Development. Encore Casino is back rolling the dice - on a new project.Ī month after executives announced they were pausing proposed entertainment district redevelopment plans in Everett, they presented a slightly scaled-back version with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
