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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe West Las Vegas Plan is the prototype for a seriesof neighborhood scale comprehensive plans to bedeveloped in conformance with, but in more detail than,the City of Las Vegas General Plan. The 3.5 squaremile West Las Vegas community is centrally located inthe City, immediately north and west of the Downtowncore area (see map page 6). The Plan was developedby staff with the continuing input and supportof the West Las Vegas Neighborhood Advisory Boardwhich was appointed by Councilman Frank HawkinsJr. in April 1992, in a concerted effort to plan withrather than for the neighborhood residents.The following key issues were prioritized through asynthesis of all concerns identified throughout the planningprocess, and it is these issues to which this plan isdesigned to respond:• Citizen Participation: active participation in thedecision-making process is important to the residents• Commercial Development: the absence of mostgoods and services in the community was seen asa major problem, and the need for a shopping centerhas been expressed• Employment Opportunities: providing jobs is essentialto the improvement of the social and economicwell-being of the community• Business Development: the business communityhas identified the need for educational assistance,technical assistance, and small business loans to WestLas Vegas businesses• Housing Opportunities: improving home ownership opportunities and providing affordablehousing• Clean-up and Beautification: residents have expressed the need for an organized effortto clean-up and beautify West Las Vegas• Image Improvement: residents have stated their desire for physical improvements andamenities to enhance the visual image of West Las Vegas and improve West Las Vegas’image outside the communityThe overall goal of this planning initiative was to develop an action plan to revitalize West LasVegas by:• Providing the opportunity for citizen empowerment to effectuate change in the community• Improving the quality of life for all residents• Improving the physical conditions and overall image of the area• Encouraging reinvestment in housing and commercial areas• Promoting diverse employment opportunities for all area residentsThe Plan is organized into four sections:1. Introduction and Background, which reviews the planning process, summarizes the Plan’sgoals and objectives, establishes the general setting of the Plan Area, and reviews thehistory of the community.2. Plan Elements, which include existing conditions, goals, objectives, and recommendations:• Socio-Economic• Land Use• Housing• Community Facilities• Circulation• Business Activity• Urban Design/Visual Image3. Plan Implementation, a matrix schedule which lists the recommendations, by Element, andoutlines the responsible agency or party, the source(s) of funding, and the timeframes forimplementation.4. Appendix, which includes supporting maps and documentation.1