Las Vegas Greenlights Massive Tree Planting to Cool Hottest Streets
City leaders have signed off on a plan to plant 60,000 drought-tolerant trees, targeting neighborhoods where heat and bare pavement push temperatures to punishing highs.
Development Approvals 15 stories
Development Approvals separates one practical part of Real Estate & Development: Las Vegas development approvals, zoning applications, and land use changes. Its coverage pairs planning commission decisions and county commission approvals with city council approvals, then adds the usable context of special use permits and resort development permits instead of stopping at a generic overview. That keeps it separate from Major Developments and Resort Corridor Development: material belongs here when the story is chiefly about housing project entitlements, mixed-use project approvals, or development conditions.
West Des Moines library eyes $6.5 million expansion to meet city’s growth
West Des Moines officials have unveiled a $6.5 million plan to expand the city’s public library, aiming to add space and new features as the community grows.
Las Vegas and Clark County face standoff over northwest service agreement
A decade-old pact between Las Vegas and Clark County on northwest infrastructure is set to expire in December, igniting disputes over who pays for public services and raising the stakes for land annexation and local taxes
Retirees Find Community and Security at Lake Las Vegas 55 Plus Neighborhood
A gated 55 plus community in Henderson is drawing retirees from California and Arizona with new Del Webb homes, a spotless clubhouse, and golf cart access near Lake Las Vegas. Here is what sets this neighborhood apart for active adults
Boyd Gaming sells Eastside Cannery site for new Las Vegas housing
A former Las Vegas casino property has changed hands for $28.8 million, clearing the way for a 279-home subdivision after Clark County approved Lennar’s development plans for the 29.5-acre site.
Agora Realty Acquires North Las Vegas City Hall Site for Major Redevelopment
Agora Realty & Management has secured nearly 16 acres of the former North Las Vegas City Hall campus for under $2,000, setting the stage for a multi-phase mixed-use project that will reshape the downtown core over the next five years.
New Contractor-Focused Trade Program Launches in Las Vegas
Quality Training Center in Las Vegas has introduced a contractor-driven skilled trades program, aiming to address the ongoing labor shortage in Nevada’s HVAC, electrical, and refrigeration sectors. Enrollment is now open for 2026.
EVEREVE to Open First Las Vegas-Area Store at Green Valley Ranch
EVEREVE, the women’s fashion retailer, will debut its first Las Vegas-area location at The District at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, expanding its presence in Southern Nevada with a 3,228-square-foot store opening soon.
Significant Other Kitchen and Cocktails to Open Near Harry Reid Airport
Significant Other Kitchen and Cocktails, a new all-day restaurant and bar, is set to open in Paradise across from Harry Reid International Airport this October, bringing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails to 1725 E Sunset Rd.
Bally’s Adjusts Development Timeline for Las Vegas Ballpark Project
Clark County has approved initial land use for Bally’s mixed-use project surrounding the new Athletics ballpark, with the first phases focusing on parking, a podium, and a theater. Hotel-casino plans will be reviewed in September.
Las Vegas Startup WAVR Scales Up Air-to-Water Technology
WAVR Technologies, a Summerlin-based startup, is developing atmospheric water harvesting systems that can produce water from desert air, with plans to reach 10,000 gallons per day per unit by 2027
New Mixed-Use Project Proposed for Downtown Summerlin
A 354-unit apartment complex with retail space is under review for Downtown Summerlin, with Clark County commissioners set to consider the Howard Hughes Holdings proposal on September 2
Nevada Approves South Railroad Mine Amid Environmental Debate
A new open-pit gold and silver mine in Elko County has received federal approval, with construction expected to create hundreds of jobs but raising concerns among conservation groups about water, wildlife, and public review.
Las Vegas Culinary Academy Expands Training for Hospitality Careers
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas has expanded its Westside campus, adding new hands-on training spaces and programs to help local residents and hospitality workers advance in the city’s hotel and restaurant industry.
MINISO Plans New Store at Charleston Commons in Las Vegas
MINISO is expanding its Las Vegas presence with a new location coming soon to Charleston Commons at 93 N. Nellis Blvd. The opening date has not been announced, but the retailer continues to grow across the valley.