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The Mapes Hotel’s Legacy and Reno’s Plaza | Reno News
Once a symbol of Reno’s decline, the Mapes Hotel’s dramatic implosion in 2000 didn’t mark the end of its story—it sparked a bold new chapter. After years of preservation battles, community debates, and compromise, Reno transformed the site into a vibrant public plaza, blending civic pride with practical planning. From international design competitions to local architects and volunteer-built temporary spaces, the journey revealed the power of community input and the tension between global trends and local identity. The result? A living, evolving civic heart that proves sometimes, the best…
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