Current Land Use
In recent years, population of the city has grown substantially. With the influx of inhabitants, the city must utilize its land within its boundaries more efficiently. Land use and urban planning policies have been geared towards raising revenue and economy within the city whilst enhancing the urban design of the establishment (1).
Contrary to past paradigms, the city strived to create a greater sense of community. By researching cities such as Seattle, San Diego, Portland, and Phoenix, the city council adopted a master plan that would strive to develop this sense of belonging and neighborhood kinship (1).
The housing market of suburban Las Vegas experienced increased sales in the 2011 fiscal year. In addition to expansion of the suburban community, the city council created more public goods and services within these communities. Policies called for mixing of suburban housing along with local shops, parks, and educational and cultural amenities. Cafes, small businesses and public spaces make for a greater sense of community and more complex patterns of navigating through urban spaces (2).
Contrary to past paradigms, the city strived to create a greater sense of community. By researching cities such as Seattle, San Diego, Portland, and Phoenix, the city council adopted a master plan that would strive to develop this sense of belonging and neighborhood kinship (1).
The housing market of suburban Las Vegas experienced increased sales in the 2011 fiscal year. In addition to expansion of the suburban community, the city council created more public goods and services within these communities. Policies called for mixing of suburban housing along with local shops, parks, and educational and cultural amenities. Cafes, small businesses and public spaces make for a greater sense of community and more complex patterns of navigating through urban spaces (2).
Downtown Las Vegas would serve as the cultural and economic center of the entire community. Contrary to the cosmopolitan urban area on the Strip, Downtown Las Vegas is characterized by struggling economy and unemployment. The city council called for the reurbanization of Downtown Las Vegas through redeveloping older neighborhoods, bringing greater aesthetic appeal to edifices, and increasing greenery with the city (3).
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Reference
1. Las Vegas Master Plan 2020. Retrieved from http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/MP2020_12092003.pdf
2. The City of Las Vegas, New Mexico Comprehensive Master Plan Update. (Sep. 2011). Retrieved from http://www.lasvegasnm.gov/LasVegasCP%20Final%2010_2011%20small.pdf
3. Downtown Project: A Community Driven Urban Plan for Las Vegas. (Oct. 2012)Retrieved from http://www.archdaily.com/286967/downtown-project-a-community-driven-urban-plan-for-las-vegas/
Images (from top to bottom)
1. Retrieved from http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/03/9b/2d/de/las-vegas.jpg
2. Retrieved from http://www.greatlasvegashomes.com/images/las-vegas-country-club-community_569.jpg
1. Las Vegas Master Plan 2020. Retrieved from http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/MP2020_12092003.pdf
2. The City of Las Vegas, New Mexico Comprehensive Master Plan Update. (Sep. 2011). Retrieved from http://www.lasvegasnm.gov/LasVegasCP%20Final%2010_2011%20small.pdf
3. Downtown Project: A Community Driven Urban Plan for Las Vegas. (Oct. 2012)Retrieved from http://www.archdaily.com/286967/downtown-project-a-community-driven-urban-plan-for-las-vegas/
Images (from top to bottom)
1. Retrieved from http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/03/9b/2d/de/las-vegas.jpg
2. Retrieved from http://www.greatlasvegashomes.com/images/las-vegas-country-club-community_569.jpg