A rendering shows The Mercer, a planned 175-unit luxury apartment complex at Tropicana Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive that broke ground on Jan. 15. The four-story project will feature one and two bedroom units, along with townhouse and penthouse units. Occupancy is expected in the first quarter of 2017. The new owners are reviving a mothballed project that would have put luxury condos on the site near the start of the recession. Several units will have unobstructed views of the Spring Mountains and the Strip. Other amenities will include a rooftop terrace with fire pits and lounging areas and a 7,000-square-foot clubhouse and pool. Courtesy