The new 5-acre surface parking lots provide in excess of 500 spaces and was built on top of ground that previously housed a stormwater pond. McLaren moved an existing roadway adjacent to the west side of the casino about 300 feet to create space for the new hotel. Parking Lot with Underground Water Quality Facility McLaren designed an impressive sloped facade 17-story all-glass tower, a 50,000 square-foot ballroom event center and 50,000 square-feet of below-grade structured parking with 269 spaces. McLaren developed the structural design and internally coordinated with numerous site / civil utilities to make the expansion possible and created a cost-effective structural frame without sacrificing safety or appearance. At 17-stories it is the tallest structure in the county. The upgrade includes a 310-room luxury hotel tower and event space with restaurants, a spa and additional parking. McLaren Engineering Group provided full structural engineering and site/civil engineering services for a $200 million expansion on the Live! Casino Maryland hotel in Hanover, MD. Live! Hotel and Conference Center – Maryland
