16-05-2025
New county report outlines fresh vision of historic Las Vegas Commercial Center
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — On Wednesday, Clark County's Redevelopment Agency will review a draft report by design firm Gensler, offering a bold new vision for the 30-acre site near Sahara and Maryland Parkway.
Dubbed 'Commercial Center 2.0,' the plan imagines a thriving cultural epicenter—complete with new arts venues, dining, festivals, and residential development. The architecture firm Gensler created the report.
Currently, the report is in draft form, but it will be presented publicly for the first time at the May 21 meeting.
It suggests turning Commercial Center into a 'cultural epicenter known for celebrating the legacy of Las Vegas while incubating new experiences through innovative arts, dining, entertainment, retail, and residential.'
'Real intention, but just ideas right now,' said Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, who represents the area.
The Gensler report presents a bold reimagining: a Clark County Arts and Cultural Center, a revamped Ice Palace turned entertainment venue, and a modernized New Orleans Square.
The last two items are 'definitely going to happen,' Segerblom said.
At the same May 21 meeting, the Redevelopment Agency will vote on a proposal to buy land connecting Maryland Parkway to Commercial Center for around $7.1 million. According to the Gensler report, that property would be used for a large apartment complex.
Even if these are just 'ideas,' it is a complete rethink of the Commercial Center. Images included in the Gensler report propose a mixed-use neighborhood, large-scale cultural events, outdoor space for events and festivals, encouraging new business and housing.
It's touted as the creation of 'Commercial Center 2.0.' The report cites other, similar projects around the country that have brought new life to struggling neighborhoods.
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