Indeed, during the press conference, Maddox explained how Wynn has been eyeing a partially decommissioned power plant just down the Mystic River from the resort.

Given the scope of the Encore Boston Harbor project, it’s pretty incredible that Wynn doesn’t appear to be close to resting on its laurels in terms of developing the area. Wynn Eyes Decommissioned Power Plant for Future Development As evidenced by the press conference with Wynn and CEO Maddox, however, the majority of those who are involved in the project are more than optimistic about the future of the resort-they believe that the entire waterfront district can become not only a regional draw but an international one. Investors have poured billions of dollars into the venture, so people around the area are waiting eagerly to see if all of the aggravation will be worth it. In cooperation with Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, who is one of the entertainment district’s biggest proponents, the firm hopes to not only redevelop and improve the waterfront but to make the resort and surrounding areas the entertainment district of the Northeast.Īs you will learn later in this article, the development and opening of the casino alone involved a lot of drama and red tape. The developer already has worked with dozens of local developers on the venture, and it plans to continue to do so as future developments unfold. Photo courtesy of the Encore Boston HarborĪs explained in the press conference, Wynn Resorts wants to work closely with the city of Everett to develop a full-fledged entertainment district on the once-squalid Mystic River waterfront.

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