The Next Chapter of Las Vegas Development with Patrick Brennan
Dot Dot Dot: The NINE dot ARTS Podcast
Episode 94
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Las Vegas is known worldwide for its glitz and entertainment, but beyond The Strip lies a vibrant local community with a vision for the future. In this podcast episode, Chief Curator Molly Casey speaks with Patrick Brennan, Founder and CEO of Red Ridge Development, about his family’s deep ties to the city and his mission to create authentic, pedestrian-friendly, and art-filled destinations within it. From Symphony Park’s luxury high-rise Cello Tower to the emerging cultural districts around downtown, Brennan shares how thoughtful design, walkability, and public art are transforming Las Vegas into more than a tourist destination, but a city where people want to plant roots, connect, and make a meaningful impact.
Discussed in the Episode:
Patrick Brennan
Red Ridge Development
Mardi Gras Hotel and Casino
CityCenter Las Vegas
Symphony Park
Las Vegas Strip
Cello Tower
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Frank Gehry
Las Vegas Museum of Art
Francis Kéré
Elaine Wynn
LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
The Boring Company
Sphere
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Zion National Park
Arts District Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Union Pacific Railroad
Life is Beautiful Festival
Obey Giant / Shepard Fairey
Circa Resort & Casino
Barry’s Downtown Prime
Parc Haven Las Vegas
About Patrick Brennan:
Patrick Brennan is the Founder and CEO of Red Ridge Development where he specializes in complex, mixed-use developments. A proven national developer having completed projects in Las Vegas, Austin, Tempe, and Charleston, Brennan has successfully won multiple competitive development bids from public entities, most notably from the City of Las Vegas for three development sites within Symphony Park and the first mixed-use multifamily project in the Novus Innovation Corridor, a 355-acre, 30-year master plan at Arizona State University. Brennan was also selected by the late Elaine Wynn and LACMA to assist in the development of the 90,000-square-foot Las Vegas Museum of Art designed by Pritzker laureate Francis Kéré.
Brennan obtained a B.S. in Biology from Arizona State University and a M.S. in Hotel and Casino Administration from University of Nevada Las Vegas. As a third-generation Nevadan, his connection to Las Vegas is profound, rooted in a family legacy that began in the 1950s with the development of the iconic Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino by his grandparents. Today, Brennan and his team aim to build on this rich history, envisioning a future that transforms Las Vegas into a unique destination for the next generation.
About Dot Dot Dot: The NINE dot ARTS Podcast:
Dot Dot Dot is the continuing conversation around art in the built environment. Episodes explore art, culture, placemaking, and more with a range of reputable art and business leaders. Tune in biweekly to learn how an original art experience can boost your business and make a positive social impact. Episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts!