Nevada
Las Vegas Goes Green
Various projects in Las Vegas are including environmentally-friendly elements, signaling a shift amongst the city's development community.
States Dependent On Colorado River Water Agree On Plan
The seven western states dependent on the Colorado River for their water are on the verge of coming to an agreement on a management plan to ensure a steady supply of water from the increasingly stressed source. But some say the plan won't do enough.
A Killer View
A Las Vegas homeowner has been convicted of killing more than 500 trees to improve his property's view of the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Nevada's Federal Land Sale Fuels Growth
Federal land in Las Vegas has been sold off by the government, creating a fund worth billions of dollars. The fund has been used for many public service and preservation projects in the state. But some say it opens space up for unchecked growth.
Another Historic Las Vegas Casino Blown to Bits
The New Frontier, the first themed casino in Las Vegas, was imploded to make way for a Plaza-branded luxury resort, continuing the trend of landmark-razing, price-pushing new development.
Will Las Vegas Gamble More On Its Monorail?
Officials hope that a planned extension to the airport will help move the monorail out of the red.
Vegas May Be Too Bright
Home to the bright lights and elaborate signage of Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, may revise an ordinance to more effectively regulate the bright signs and displays that illuminate the Las Vegas Strip and other parts of the county.
Water Shortages Alter Growth Patterns In Las Vegas
Low water supplies are forcing changes to the growth patterns of booming Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas Paying Residents To Remove Lawns
With Lake Mead already down to two-thirds capacity, water officials in fast-growing Southern Nevada have spent over $80 million to 'encourage' residents to rip up sod and "xeriscape" their yards.
Building Incentive's Appeal Is Unlucky Break For Las Vegas
A highly favorable tax incentive for green building in Las Vegas could cost the city up to $50 million per year -- an unintentionally high price tag for a program few were expected to take advantage of.
Growth Keeps Las Vegas Water Chief Busy
This report from NPR looks at the city of Las Vegas, the high value of water in the desert, and the water chief who is trying to control the growing city's consumption.
Booming Town Seeks Water From Reluctant Neighbor
An 11-year drought in the Southwest U.S. has a growing small town in Nevada looking to pump water from nearby Beaver Dam, Arizona. Many in the Arizona town are upset over the proposed water-snatch, which they say limits their own ability to develop.
Making the Desert Bloom, But for How Long?
Mike Sabel takes an in-depth look at the future of Las Vegas, its enormous growth, and what happens when the water runs out.
Is Downtown Renewal A 'Fool's Errand'?
The Economist reports on how San Jose, CA and Las Vegas, NV, have tried -- and failed -- to revive their downtowns.
Water Wars In The New West
Las Vegas, the driest metro region in the U.S., needs water as it grows rapidly. Where is it going to come from?
Falling Transit Ridership? Just Report It Less Often!
The almost three-year-old, four-mile, privately built and run, driverless Las Vegas Monorail has seen its ridership plummet by more than 30% since increasing its adult fare by 67%, so it will report ridership numbers quarterly rather than monthly.
Citizens Feeling Left Out Of Casino Planning
Residents are upset that plans for a waterfront casino in Sparks, Nevada, were not revealed to the public early enough in the planning project. Many fear that by the time a public hearing is held, the citizen voice will have no power to make changes.
Sharing The Burden Of A Drought
In an agreement that could shape the way multi-state water sources are managed, Arizona and Nevada have formed a deal that would distribute between the states the burden of any water shortages in the Colorado River.
Regional Plan Causes Infrastructure Concerns In Reno
A proposed regional plan in Reno, Nevada, is looking to make big steps towards increasing the area's density and environmental friendliness. But opponents are worried that a rise in density will create major infrastructure problems.
A New LEED Hub In Las Vegas
An 18 million square-foot hotel and commercial resort in Las Vegas is set to become the largest LEED-certified project in the U.S. when it opens in 2009. Other builders are expected to follow the green path in Nevada, where tax breaks are generous.
City of Costa Mesa
Licking County
Barrett Planning Group LLC
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
City of Universal City TX
ULI Northwest Arkansas
Town of Zionsville
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