CityCenter the beginning of a new Las Vegas | latimes.com

Never mind the recession -- the glittering complex, with its chic hotels, dining and shops, is seen as the start of the 'new,' urban Sin City. Even along the Las Vegas Strip, where extravagance and overindulgence are the norm, people are wondering this about the new CityCenter project: Has it blown the lid off the definition of "over the top"?