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Downtown
Continues Evolution Into Unique Districts
The Las Vegas City Council updated the Downtown Centennial Plan
today, providing a design framework for a revitalized downtown
featuring unique districts, urban parks and landmarks at gateways
into different downtown areas.
“The plan provides the design framework that advances the vital and
exciting atmosphere that downtown residents and visitors want,” said
Margo Wheeler, the city’s director of the Planning & Development
Department. “The plan gives form to key locations and the
connections to them.”
This updated version is now more user-friendly, allowing the user
to look up the district that their property is in and readily find
the design guidelines that apply to their property.
Locations and areas of significance in the city, such as the 18b The
Las Vegas Arts District, are featured as anchors. Gateways or entry
points to these areas will receive notable landscape, lighting,
signage and other related improvements. One district, the Fremont
East Entertainment District, has been added to the plan.
A unique urban pathways concept will create pockets of recreational
activities for locals and visitors, and serve as easily recognized
routes from one place to the next. The plan also includes standards
for outdoor dining on public sidewalks.
Las Vegas Boulevard serves as the spine of the plan area.
Ultimately, each block from Sahara Avenue north to Washington
Boulevard will have a restored neon sign in the median. The Hacienda
Horse and Rider sign at Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street is a
good example of the types of signs that will be used.
A copy of the Downtown Centennial Plan may be obtained at the city’s
Development Services Center at 731 S. 4th St. or online at
www.lasvegasnevada.gov. |
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