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 VIBRANT AND LIVABLE downtown Las Vegas is growing according to plan. One of the most exciting and unifying concepts is truly a home grown innovation—urban pathways. As envisioned, it is the sum of its parts:
- Recreation and cultural pockets for multi-interests and generations
- Pedestrian corridors and linkages
- Gateway entrances to significant landmarks and districts
Important, key goals within the city of Las Vegas' downtown planning documents have been integrated with the capital improvement plan—making them a reality. Meeting the goals for increased recreation, open space, and parks in downtown Las Vegas is challenged by our drought conditions, land scarcity and price escalation, and a rapidly growing urban population.
Through the unique urban pathways program our emerging downtown neighborhoods, as well as our unique landmarks and districts, will be linked together by a way-finding system of expanded walkways with upgraded light fixtures and street furniture. The downtown will have well defined pathways connecting the neighborhoods, the entertainment, cultural and arts districts, Glitter Gulch, and the civic center.
Imagine the special elements of a big city park, sprinkled throughout downtown and connected to each other. Punctuating the cityscape will be pockets of recreation and cultural activity. Longtime and newly settled residents will have unique gathering spots to enjoy chess, dog parks, outdoor cultural activities, public art displays, and serene desert garden spots.
Energy, drama, and excitement will increase along Las Vegas Boulevard as restored neon signs are placed at each intersection from Sahara to Washington, just as the Hacienda Horse & Rider now stands at Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street.
The exclamation points will be the entry monuments that will be developed for the unique districts of downtown, the Arts, Entertainment and Cultural Districts. Locals and visitors alike will walk, pedal or skate the pathways from one to the next—an enjoyable, healthy excursion through the city of Las Vegas. Not only fun, but good for you too. And those that prefer or need to ride—it will link with public transportation.
Perhaps, over time, our own "great white way" type moniker might emerge, maybe "Via de Las Vegas" or something similar. It could be another fabulous "must see" attraction. Because as we all know, wonderful things happen in Las Vegas. 
Please review Press Release on:
Arts District Task Force Recognized By
National League Of Cities
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