London Mayor Blocks MSG Sphere Venue Over Environmental Concerns

The proposed entertainment venue faced opposition due to its potential light pollution, energy consumption, and impact on local heritage sites.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected plans for a Las Vegas-style 'Sphere' entertainment venue in Stratford, east London, citing light pollution, its huge electricity bill and associated lack of 'green' credentials, and the impact it would have on heritage sites in the area.
The Sphere, proposed by Madison Square Garden Entertainment Company (MSG), would have been a 295-foot-tall dome covered in LED panels, causing 'significant light intrusion' to nearby residents.
The final decision on the Sphere will go to Communities Secretary, Michael Gove.
MSG expressed disappointment in London's decision, stating that there are many forward-thinking cities eager to bring this technology to their communities.
The Sphere's main auditorium would have had a 21,500 capacity.