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The Las Vegas City Council moved to safeguard the Kyle Canyon Gateway area by adopting a new zoning designation at
the January 18th city council meeting.
The "traditional neighborhood development" (TND) designation will enable neighborhood development that protects unique natural features and features walkable, village-like development. The need for the new designation arose as planning for the Kyle Canyon Gateway area evolved. Located at the outer northwest rim of the valley at Kyle Canyon Road and US 95, the area is distinct in its topography, its proximity to environmental resources and recreation areas, and its position as a gateway to the city.
The new TND designation features:
- Sustainable community design
- Clear and well-designed street system
- Diversity of housing types
- Employment opportunities within the community
- Preservation of natural arroyos
- Transit linkages and transportation oriented development
"This new designation can also be used in other areas of the city," said Margo Wheeler, director of the Planning and Development Department for the city of Las Vegas.
"The Traditional Neighborhood Development designation provides for flexible neighborhood design, protection of natural features and lifestyle amenities that people want," Wheeler said. "This designation will help in developing the true live-work-play neighborhoods that are complementary to the unique character of our landscape and vistas that our citizens desire."
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