01-05-2025
Clark County commissioner spearheads Las Vegas Commercial Center revamp
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Commercial Center in Las Vegas is undergoing a redevelopment process, aiming to revitalize the area that has long been neglected since its establishment in the 1960s.
The redevelopment plans, spearheaded by Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, include transforming parts of the center into museums and office spaces.
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'We're actually buying a couple of buildings here that we're going to tear down and make them into, ideally, museums and different office space,' Segerblom explained.
The area, once notorious for high crime rates, is now seeing efforts to improve its infrastructure and attract new businesses.
Lotus of Siam, a renowned Thai restaurant, originally opened in the Commercial Center and has been a staple of the community despite the area's challenges.
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'People said it was the most scariest plaza in Las Vegas,' Penny Chutima, owner of Lotus of Siam said as she reflected on the area's past reputation.
Chutima recalled the high crime and rough neighborhood that surrounded their business. The restaurant left the center in 2017, due to these issues, but returned in 2021, with plans to revamp their operations alongside the center's redevelopment.
Derek Stonebarger, owner of Arty's Steakhouse, is optimistic about the future of the Commercial Center, despite facing delays and challenges in opening his new restaurant.
'This whole area is ripe for revitalization,' he said.
Paula Sadler, owner of Luxury Salon and Spa, has been actively involved in community efforts to improve the center, including organizing neighborhood clean-ups and graffiti removal. She emphasizes the importance of redevelopment while ensuring current tenants are not displaced.
The redevelopment is part of a broader vision to create a vibrant community space with mixed-use developments, including high-rises and affordable housing. However, the timeline for completion remains uncertain, with significant planning still required.
As the Commercial Center undergoes its transformation, local business owners remain hopeful that the redevelopment will bring positive changes while preserving the community's unique character. The project's success will depend on balancing new developments with the needs of existing businesses.
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