The North Las Vegas City Council recently approved the “Livable Centers Study,” which could bring big changes to an area in the city, making it a place where residents can live, work, and play.
Funded by the RTC and managed by the City of North Las Vegas, the 18-month study focused on a 2.5-mile corridor in the Deer Springs District, extending from North Fifth Street to Pecos Road and about a half mile on both sides of Deer Springs Way.
“RTC encouraged us to push the envelope with the study and go beyond the normal, past way of doing things to create the Deer Spring District,” said Johanna Murphy, a principal planner with the city.
Murphy expects the study to serve as a guide for new development and planning strategies within the Deer Springs District that will help transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood that has diverse housing options for all income levels and is easily accessible through different modes of transportation including walking, bicycling, and public transit.
The district is home to the region’s Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Skyview YMCA, and a congressionally approved Job Creation Zone, as well as some residential subdivisions. The idea is to capitalize on these existing amenities and infrastructure.
Recommendations include:
- Developing the Skyview Park into a regional destination with ample recreation space
- Prioritizing pedestrian and biking opportunities throughout the district
- Developing the Job Creation Zone bringing employment opportunities to residents
- Revising the city’s land use policies to create a variety of professional commercial uses and supporting residential development typologies
- Implementing the city’s Complete Streets policies
- Developing a brand that will give the Deer Springs District a distinct identity
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