Mike Newcomb popped out of his executive office at The Thomas & Mack Center and had a spring in his step. His 32-year-old venue on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus is undergoing a $72.5 million makeover, and the arena director was eager to show the improvements.
The first stop was a mere 10 feet from his ground-floor office — a new elevator that led to a American with Disabilities Act balcony area with enough space for 24 wheelchairs and 24 accompanying people. The arena more than tripled its ADA space, from 26 spots to 98 spots.