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# Why the Strip, Downtown and Growth Areas Loom Large in Las Vegas News

Tourism, civic decisions and development give the Strip, downtown and fast-growing communities a big role in Las Vegas stories. But the valley spans multiple jurisdictions, and its communities have concerns that reach well beyond those familiar places.

[Read the full article](https://vegas.extrasuperbig.com/stories/strip-downtown-growth-areas-las-vegas-news)