Development Approvals 10 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.
New Contractor-Focused Trade Program Launches in Las Vegas Vegas Report

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.

Las Vegas Startup WAVR Scales Up Air-to-Water Technology Vegas Report

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 Vegas Report

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 Vegas Report

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.

MINISO Plans New Store at Charleston Commons in Las Vegas Vegas Report

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.