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Housing, schools and more in the revitalization of Las Vegas' Historic Westside
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Take a look at the Historic Westside, and you will see active construction around the neighborhood. The City of Las Vegas' Hundred Plan brings new places to live, learn, shop, and more.
The plan also brings new infrastructure. To improve walkability in the area, Jackson Avenue's sidewalks are now 15 feet wide with shade trees, better lighting, and rounded curbs that make crossing the street shorter and safer.
Las Vegas Ward 5 City Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong, who represents the area, said a change as simple as a wider sidewalk keeps people in the neighborhood.
'If you have a wide sidewalk and people are walking side by side, they stay longer in a community, they stay longer to shop because they're talking to one another and enjoying each other's company,' Summers-Armstrong said.
In the near future, enjoying each other's company can take place at the new affordable and mixed-income housing developments. One of them, ShareDOWNTOWN Westside, will feature commercial space and a small business incubator to help entrepreneurs grow their restaurant ideas.
'It's going to be a destination in the community for people to come and enjoy multiple different types of food offerings in one location,' Summers-Armstrong said. 'We're just excited. I can't spill the beans, but just trust me, it's going to be the spot to be.'
Summers-Armstrong said the city wants people to come back to the area, but those who have been there for generations are not going to be forgotten. Westside neighbors like Ray Watson are helping make the decisions.
'It's very pleasant to finally see some changes in this community, and I'm excited about that,' Watson said.
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