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DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS CIVIC SPACE & TRAILS MASTER PLAN

FINAL REPORT - AUGUST 2019 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL Seth Floyd Patrick Hughes Carolyn Goodman, Mayor Teresa Boyce John Tippins Michele Fiore, Mayor Pro-Tem Christy Strong Rob Gurdison (rep. Steve Molasky) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Brian Knudsen, Councilman Matthew B. Triplett Caron Milstead Victoria Seaman, Councilwoman Esther Reincke PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TEAM Olivia Diaz, Councilwoman STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY Michael Howe Stavros Anthony, Councilman COMMITTEE Maria Jose Noreno Derek Stonebarger Cedric Crear, Councilman Sidney Noyce Dayvid Figler TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Lorenzo Mastino Tom Perrigo Melissa Clary CONSULTANT TEAM Mike Nolan Brad Jerbic Steve Noll, Principal, Design Workshop John Curran Dave Bowers Kuang Xin, Project Manager, Peter Lowenstein Michael Downs Design Workshop Paul Bengston Todd Kessler Lindsay Kageyama, Project Assistant, Design Workshop Maggie Plaster Bill Noonan Grace Chryssomallis, Project Assistant, Mike Habighorst Shondra Summers-Armstrong Design Workshop Ally Haynes-Hamblen David Frommer Tyson Murray, Project Assistant, Design Workshop Robert Summerfield Steven Clarke Jay Pleggenkuhle, Stonerose Landscape Shani J. Coleman Brian Knudsen Trisha Cain Julie Murray Jana Bruner Jonathan Kermani Rosa Cortez Craig Palacios Stephen Glimp Tina Wichman ii TABLE CONTENTS OF TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ii vi EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1: DOWNTOWN OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS INVENTORY Parks and Open Space System 10 Downtown Las Vegas Parks System Park Classifications Existing Level of Service Regional Parks and Trails Parks and Open Space in the Region 14 Bike Network in the Region 15 Study Area and Area of Influence 16 Existing Parks and Open Space 17 Existing and Potential Trails 18 Existing Facilities 19 Project Area Demographics 20 Project Area Population Analysis 21

iii TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT Previous Planning Document Review 24 Outreach 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE Technical and Stakeholder Outreach Summary and Key Findings Community Outreach Summary and Key Findings System-wide Assessment Criteria 28 Park Distribution Park Access Amenities and Programs Park Condition Existing Parks and Open Space Analysis 30 Current and Future Land Use Parcel Vacancy Park Space Demand Level of Service By Population Target Level of Service and Walkability Parkland Comparison Needs Assessment 35 Gap Analysis Tree Shade Coverage

iv TABLE CONTENTS OF TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS Overall Parks and Open Space Opportunities 40 Construction and Maintenance Costs 42 Overall Park System Opportunities 50 Overall Park System Recommendations 56 Downtown Core 60 Character and Opportunities Symphony Park Centennial Plaza Future Parks and Other Improvements Downtown North 68 Character and Opportunities Ethel Pearson Park James Gay Park Heritage Park Future Parks and Other Improvements Downtown South 75 Key Recommendations Healing Garden Future Parks and Other Improvements Downtown East 80 Key Recommendations Fremont Street Corridor Future Parks and Other Improvements Medical District 89 Character and Opportunities

APPENDIX Park Site Improvement Opportunities

v EXECUTIVE SUMMARY GREENER DOWNTOWN • Promote fitness to support an overall higher quality of life One of the big ideas out of the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Master • Improve economic health and increase overall property values Plan was to create a Greener Downtown by calling for an additional 24 acres of new parks and plazas, as well as 30 miles of new urban • Preserve and celebrate the historic and cultural importance of each EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE trails. As of 2017, only 1.3% of the downtown area is considered open district space (about 38.4 acres). The successful integration of these new open spaces and trails into the downtown open space network, require an • Improve and expand the trail system within each district, citywide and understanding of what the opportunities and challenges are in each area. regionally We heard from the community and stakeholders about the lack in number • Create iconic, memorable spaces for both local residents and visitors and quality of open space and trails downtown and with their help drafted this plan. PLANNING PROCESS OVERARCHING GOALS AND PRIORITIES The process for the Plan included assessing and evaluating the existing parks, open spaces and trails within the area, hosting a series of technical The purpose of the Downtown Civic Space and Trails Plan (“Plan”) is to and advisory committee meetings, facilitating two public meetings and maintain and build on the momentum within the downtown area generated regular meeting and coordination with City staff. The results of these by 2016’s adoption of the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Master Plan. efforts are a series of recommendations based on research of other similar The Plan provides a strategic approach to establishing new opportunities parks throughout the country, input from residents and stakeholders and for open space, trails and amenities that link and help maximize the city’s identifying the types and general locations where improvements and new existing downtown open space and recreation facilities. The Plan will facilities should be considered. augment and enhance work already in progress via the City’s capital investment plan. The plan is to be used by elected and appointed officials and City staff in the ongoing process of making decisions, updating PROJECT CHALLENGES ordinances and allocating funds. The Downtown Civic Space and Trails With the downtown area being the most mature and intensely developed Plan is in parallel with the development of the new Title 19.09 Form-Based area within the City, there are several challenges that were identified Code for downtown (Regulating Plan and District Level Standards). With during this process. The following is a summary of the issues that will need the completion of the Plan, future phases include funding strategies for to be addressed associated with improving and expanding the parks, land acquisition, facilities development, and coordinated operations of open spaces and trails within the downtown area. These have been existing and new facilities. identified in the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Master Plan, with input from stakeholders and residents, discussions with City staff and through the In order to address the challenges and provide vibrant, safe and enjoyable assessment of the existing conditions by the planning team. parks and open spaces within the Downtown, goals were developed early in the process to guide the public process and the development of • Poor linkages and connections to the surrounding areas and the Plan. The following summarizes the goals established for this process. neighborhoods • Create more PARKS and GREEN STREETS to meet the needs and • Limited recreation uses that meet the needs of the residents aspirations of the community • Lack of cohesive downtown-wide wayfinding system • Provide safe, comfortable outdoor public spaces to serve current and growing population and tourism • Perceived safety issues • Limited affordable and available land for new parks vi EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The planning team considered a variety of factors, including budget and maintenance compared to a park with play downtown land availability, acquisition cost, parking, fields and other active recreational opportunities. distance to residential areas, safety, surrounding use, etc. The downtown area will have a total of 61-acres of open space NEXT STEPS including existing and the proposed parks identified in the System-wide Recommendations Chapter. In order to meet the Future efforts by the City to implement the recommendations level of service target and the community’s recreation needs provided in this document include: 50 acres of new parkland is required. Prioritization It is not likely the City will have the funding to achieve this The City will determine prioritization of the location and deficit given availability and cost of land for new park type of improvements based on available funding for land facilities. Recognizing community and regional parks within acquisition and construction, opportunities for Public Private the City’s boundaries, yet outside the study area provide Partnerships (P3) and community opportunities and needs active recreational opportunities for downtown residents, identified through engagement. the new park facilities within the study area should provide a different experience. Park facilities in the downtown area Programming and Design should have a stronger civic, cultural and events focus to meet the needs of the community and visitors to the area. Once land has been secured through purchase, donation, It is important to understand that parks within the downtown or a formalized P3 opportunity is identified, the City should districts will require a higher level of design, construction engage the community in developing the programming and design for park improvements. Information in this document should be used as a basis for beginning the design and programming for upgrading existing or constructing new facilities.

Maintenance and Management Providing consistent maintenance and proper management for parks and urban plazas will need to be considered as part of the programming and design process. Residents and stakeholders have concerns over safety as well as the side effects of a large homeless population currently downtown. Through proper design some of these issues can be minimized. Increased funding by the City to monitor the parks and/or opportunities for a non-profit organization to program and manage the parks are methods that will improve the use and quality of the parks and open spaces. We look forward to continuing the discussion and partnering with the community in order to achieve a greener downtown.

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CHAPTER 1 DOWNTOWN OPEN SPACE & TRAILS INVENTORY 10 CHAPTER 2 The Master Plan study focused on parks, open space and trails within the downtown area. In total, the City of Las Vegas An inventory of the park system is used to assess quantity, of the types parks, size and service area. The following improvement that aligns with available resources. In the system-wide inventory, the study included areview of demographics, PARKS ANDOPENSPACE SYSTEM the downtown area. downtown the to collect recommendations and feedback from local residents. With the review and revision process the planning team DOWNTOWN VEGAS LAS PARKS SYSTEM Part of the Downtown Civic Space and Trails Master Plan is to focus on identifying system condition and prioritizing recommendations. meetings to incorporate input from City staff and downtown business owners. The team also held 2community meetings sought to establish aframework that helps identify current system conditions and future open space and trail needs in classifications,based on Las VegasMaster Plan 2020 Parks Element were used to study the existingpark system and parks, one open space, 2urban plazas, and one sports complex in Cashman the district. and private business owners currently parkland manage of and operate approximately acres 38.4 existing park and trail, park classification, and level of service. The planning team held 3 technical and stakeholder • • • • • INCLUDES AND ANALYSIS STUDY PARK SYSTEMINVENTORY •

Pub committee members. Rev Dem Stu Exi as Parks and open space site visit and condition a growing downtown growing a sessment sting and future level of service for the needs of dy of regional parks and trail connectivity iew session with Technical and Stakeholder lic meetings and surveys ographics and the needs of park uses . It includes 10 DOWNTOWN OPEN SPACE & TRAILS INVENTORY 11 Ethel Pearson Park (Neighborhood Park) Park Pearson Ethel Park) (Regional Park Lamb Floyd Lorenzi Park (Community Park) (Community Park Lorenzi Park Classification Examples Classification Park Mayfair Place Park (Mini Park) Park Place Mayfair

Regional Park Las of city entire the serve to designed is park Regional and/ facilities recreational include parks Regional Vegas. These significance. regional of elements programming or more are and acres 40 around at start usually parks more. or 100 of excess in typically Their service area is generally between a 1 to 3 mile 3 mile a 1 to between generally is area service Their 10 above is requirement acreage minimum The radius. acres. 40 to 20 between being size optimal the with acres Community park is primarily to provide active and structured structured and active provide to primarily is park Community park community general, In opportunities. recreation sports. and activities organized for designed are facilities neighborhoods) (multiple area larger a much serve They facilities. of diversity a greater offer and Community Park Neighborhood Park playground a combination typically is park Neighborhood non- non-supervised, for primarily designed park and in small generally are They activities. recreation organized approximately of area an serve and acres) 5-10 (from size radius. one half-mile Mini Plaza Park/Urban or park purpose single a small, is plaza urban or park Mini passive or children for use active for designed facility plaza with size in smallest the generally are They adults. for use parkland. of acre one than more no PARK CLASSIFICATIONS PARK PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM SPACE OPEN AND PARKS 12 CHAPTER 2 classifications. for detailed information including acreage, amenities and parks see chapter 3parks assessment and appendix A in downtown Las Vegas. For acomplete matrix of existing Below is a summary chart to describe existing park facilities the entire city. larger, with multiple programs and event space to serve use in the urban central area. Urban parks are mostly by vegetation and water, and generally reserved for public Defined as delineated open space areas, mostly dominated Park Park/Central Urban similarbe to the ones for Neighborhood Park are not in session. The service area for joint use park will space for schools and by the general public when schools Joint use parks function primarily as playgrounds and field Joint Use Park system: park downtown the into In addition there are park that two types could introduced be PARKS ANDOPENSPACE SYSTEM Mini Park/Urban Plaza Park/Urban Mini Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Community Park Community Regional ParkRegional PARKTYPE 10-50 acres 10-50 40+ acres 40+ 1-10 acres 1-10 <1 acre <1 SIZE DOWNTOWN PARKS IN 0 6 7 0 residents. in downtown the limit downtown serves but Lorenzi Park, Park. are Jaycee parks not These Park, Plaza Centennial Park, Symphony Park, Pearson Heritage Ethel Park Stupak Garden, Fitzgerald Tot Lot, Park, Place Mayfair Healing city. entire the are parks designed to serve These Floyd Lamb Park, Lone Mountain Regional Park. LAS VEGASLAS PARK EXAMPLE Grand Park in Downtown Los -an Angeles example ofurban central park Courts, Sport Fields, Running/Jogging Loop Trail. Loop Running/Jogging Fields, Sport Courts, Large Facility, Play Pad, Splash Large Pavilion, Shade Sport Courts Trail, Sport Running/Jogging Playground, Pavilion, Shade Place, BBQ Fitness Equipment, Playground, Small Shade Structure, Fitness Equipment Special Use Such as Horse Riding as Horse Such Special Use Tracks. Kart or Fields, Courts, Sport Running/JoggingSport Trail, Loop Large Facility, Play Large Pavilions, Shade Lawn, Multi-use AMENITIES OFFERED IN THE PARK

DOWNTOWN OPEN SPACE & TRAILS INVENTORY 13 per per acre of of acre per Cost of managing a city park varies with with varies park city a managing of Cost recreation and location, type, park the field NRPA 2018 on Based programs. operating level median the report, $6,589 is expenditures CASE STUDY: STUDY: CASE AND MANAGE A OPERATE CITY PARK park a typical to converts This parkland. annual an with agency recreation and of $78.26 expenses operating such population, the denser The capita. higher the environment, downtown as per people expenses basis. operating involve also expenditures operation Parks and park typical the At services. personnel personnel such department, recreation the of percent 55 for account services budget. operations of open downtown residents.

108 acres 108 has Denver of City The space to serve 19,000+ serve to space network trail and transit public A well-established transit, use employees 60% downtown of helps work. to carpool or walk, bike, Some large community parks, such as Lorenzi Park, are are Park, Lorenzi as such parks, community large Some area service their but limit downtown the outside located parks level community these of Most residents. local covers community downtown the for distance driving within are The needs. recreation active their accommodate and all for area service and location the show maps following system. trail and parks regional REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS AND PARKS REGIONAL The current population in the downtown area is is area downtown the in population current The currently LOS overall the Therefore 22,000. approximately Nation- residents. 1,000 per 1.7 is parks all by provided 10.1 offers agency recreation and park typical a wide by identified residents, 1,000 per parkland of acres (NRPA). Association Park and Recreation National the overall the studies quantitatively service of level the While are boundary downtown the within areas several parkland, planning the study this In others. than under-served more corridor, space open as such factors other taken has team inputs owners’ business and community availability, land recommendations. system park into EXISTING LEVEL OF SERVICE LEVEL EXISTING park existing on based study a is (LOS) Service of Level area. downtown the in estimated population per acreage to and resources park the examine to used is LOS The It residents. local of needs the for adequacy determine parks Vegas Las downtown how understand to helps also with cities other to it comparing when standard this uphold comparable LOS. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM SPACE OPEN AND PARKS 14 CHAPTER 2 PARKS ANDOPENSPACE INTHEREGION LEGEND 2020 Master Plan: Parks2020 Element”. Master from “Las Vegas gathered distances Buffer Park Buffer Park Neighborhood 0.5 mile 0.25 mile Mini Park Buffer Downtown to Parks Relating Existing Park Boundary Downtown Boundaries City CITY OF LAS OF CITY VEGAS NORTH LASNORTH CITY OFCITY VEGAS CDP WINCHESTER COUNTY CLARK CLARK DOWNTOWN OPEN SPACE & TRAILS INVENTORY 15 City Boundaries Downtown Boundary Bicycle Lanes Proposed Bicycle Lanes Shared-Use Path Path Shared-Use Proposed Relating Trails Bike to Downtown Map source: Regional Transportation ofCommission Southern Nevada (RTC) Map. Bike Buffer distances gathered “Creating from by & BikeableWalkable Communities” the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. LEGEND CLARK COUNTY

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17.5 miles to Red Rock Canyon 17.5 National Conservation 9.8 Area, miles to Summerlin BIKE NETWORK IN THE REGION IN THE NETWORK BIKE 16 CHAPTER 2 area for all parks, trails and facilities in the downtown area. residents. The following maps show the location and service support awide variety of recreation uses for downtown private partnership, such as Symphony park. These parks assesses parks and plaza space that are under public by City or through apartnership agreement. The study also neighborhood and mini parks that are currently managed for downtown’s existing parks and trails. These include all The master plan provides study and recommendations AND FACILITIES DOWNTOWN EXISTING PARKS, TRAILS, considerations. planning into of influence, such as Huntridge Circlepark were also taken the North,Downtown South, Downtown East into five subareas:Downtown Core, the Downtown recommendations chapter the study clusters the downtown 95, and Medical district east of the Interstate 15. In the (Historic Westside and Cashman) north of the highway are traditionally considered the downtown core, 2districts the study area includes parks and trails within 9 districts that Based on the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas master plan, of nationally known art &musical events in the area. of avariety of businesses and community, and with aseries industry in the Valley. Today, downtown Las Vegas consists region’s first settlement that formed the original gaming the city boundary just north of the Strip. Historically it’s the The downtown area is situated in the southeast corner of STUDY AREA STUDY AREAANDOFINFLUENCE Medical District Medical . Additional parks within the area and and Downtown District Map WASHINGTON AVE RANCHO DR CHARLESTON BLVD HWY US-95 ALTA DR SAHARA BLVD

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LEGEND EXISTING FACILITIES EXISTING 20 CHAPTER 2 Demographic Mapping Demographic and summary of key findings. key of summary and The infographics on the right describe the downtown existing demographics demographic items under this include: study by each district, and reflect priorities in the recommendation. Specific This master plan identifies the character of downtown demographics shall embrace trends and community needs for park and recreation use. As one of the master plan study goals, existing parks and open space COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHICS OVERVIEW PROJECT AREADEMOGRAPHICS ACCESS TO VEHICLE COMMUTE CITIZENSHIP & ETHNIC GROUPS CITIZENSHIP ÐNIC AGE 18 UNDER POVERTY RATE DOWNTOWN OPEN SPACE & TRAILS INVENTORY 21 FREMONT EAST FOUNDERS CASHMAN 0/No Data 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 CASINO RESORT & RESORT PARK CIVIC & BUSINESS SYMPHONY ARTS DISTRICT ARTS HISTORIC WESTSIDE GATEWAY MARKET le the Symphony district does not have have not does district Symphony the le population today, it will attract over 1,500 residents residents 1,500 over attract will it today, population development. residential near term its with DESIGN DISTRICT Whi ° °

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CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT 24 CHAPTER 3 VEGAS MASTER PLAN MASTER VEGAS VISION 2045: DOWNTOWN LAS The Plan proposes a‘super aggressive growth The Vision 2045 Plan serves as aseparate PREVIOUS PLANNINGDOCUMENTREVIEW that its character differs from the rest of the the gaming and tourism industry, provide ample to occur. The future development will promote Neighborhood Parks, numerous Urban Plazas footage is predicted in the downtown study area by establishing aDowntown Central Park, 5 master plan for Downtown Las Vegas, given housing and community amenities, expand retail scenario’ in which 12 million gross square opportunities. throughout parks of 12 the downtown districts city. The plan proposes 24 additional acres and Mini Parks, and public-private partnership area. and green streets, and rebrand the Downtown and entertainment offerings, create more parks COMMUNITY WESTSIDEHISTORIC FOR THE THE HUNDRED PLAN FINAL REPORT MAY REPORT FINAL 2016

The Parks Element from the City’s 2020 Master Plan The Master Plan is currently being revised, yet it 2045 Plan, the Las Vegas Downtown Open Space and Trail Master Plan makes specific within each district. the Downtown Civic Space and Trails Master transitional zones, and underutilized parcels). PARKS ELEMENT VEGASLAS 2020 MASTER PLAN: Non-traditional open space includes activated Based of off the recommendations from the Vision Plan. They include following: the recommendations to align with the opportunities pertaining directly and indirectly to developing streets, trails, and non-traditional open spaces. seeks to establish anetwork of parks, complete contains numerous goals, objectives, and policies alleys and fringe land (viaducts, underpasses, The Downtown area will emerge as the preeminent Vegas Valley. Vegas improved through appropriate and selective Newly developing areas of the City will contain high-quality redevelopment and preservation. buses and by trails. hub of business, residential, government, tourism Mature neighborhoods will sustained be and Goal 3 Goal 2 Goal 1 Goal employment centers by mass transit, including and open space and linked be to major adequate educational facilities, and recreational and as amajor hub of such activities in the Las and gaming activities in the City of Las Vegas 15 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL / BARS CAFE / RESTAURANTS RETAIL SERVICE LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS HOTEL OFFICE / EMPLOYMENT OFFICE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CLASS-A TECH R&D INCUBATOR MEDICAL OFFICE / LAB MANUFACTURING MEDICAL SUPPLY MUSEUM GALLERY OFFICE / MAKER SPACE CREATIVE CIVIC / INSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION CENTER THEATER REPERTORY / SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL VOCATIONAL RELATED UNIVERSITY EDUCATION K-12 STADIUM RESIDENTIAL HOME SINGLE FAMILY DUPLEX / TOWNHOME APARTMENT AFFORDABLE / WORKFORCE LOFT LIVE/WORK PODIUM W/ PARKING HIGH-RISE CONDOS HOUSING STUDENT SENIOR HOUSING HOUSING TEMPORARY

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8. 7. ign for pedestrians and cyclists with with cyclists and pedestrians for ign italize historic Jackson Street with catalyst catalyst with Street Jackson historic italize ll projects along Owens Avenue and and Avenue Owens along projects ll ll development such as housing, plazas, plazas, housing, as such development ll ablish Washington Avenue with live music music live with Avenue Washington ablish ablishing gateways to create visual interest interest visual create to gateways ablishing and office uses. office and and establish boundaries. Martin Luther King Boulevard for commercial, commercial, for Boulevard King Luther Martin complete streets to improve safety, tree tree safety, improve to streets complete community gardens, and community clubs. projects to boost the local economy. local the boost to projects Des Est Rev Est Infi Infi venues and restaurants

downtown trail system, enhanced streetscape streetscape enhanced system, trail downtown eight goals to transform the neighborhood into a into neighborhood the transform to goals eight environmental significance.. on linking the current district with its history in in history its with district current the linking on policies and priorities for the transportation and and the for transportation priorities and policies trail outlines Plan The Vegas. Las in trails recreation linked between parks and neighborhoods, and and neighborhoods, and parks between linked for the Historic Westside district. The Plan focuses focuses Plan The district. Westside Historic the for Plan was to establish standards, guidelines, guidelines, standards, establish to was Plan LAS VEGAS 2020 MASTER PLAN: PLAN: MASTER 2020 LAS VEGAS the development of Las Vegas. The Plan outlines outlines Plan The Vegas. Las of development the thriving area: trail system to highlight region’s cultural and and cultural region’s highlight to system trail improvement goals including an interconnected interconnected an including goals improvement HISTORIC WESTSIDE COMMUNITY WESTSIDE HISTORIC 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. The HUNDRED Plan is a district-level master plan plan master a district-level is Plan HUNDRED The The trail element from Las Vegas 2020 Master Master 2020 Vegas Las from element trail The TRAIL ELEMENT THE HUNDRED PLAN FOR THE THE PLAN FOR HUNDRED THE 1. 26 CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL AND STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH SUMMARY AND KEY FINDINGS The Advisory Committee consisted of residents from downtown Las Vegas, local private business owners and organizations, TechnicalCommittee Committees included: Office, Planning, Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Public Works Majorand ComprisedProjects of staffCoordination from related city departments andTeam) (Mayor Cityto share Council, Planning Commission, City Manager’s insight to resolving issues and understanding opportunities of expansion and implementation of the parks.information and discuss current issues and challenges associated with existing parks. In addition, the group provided institutional groups and organizations to guide the process. OUTREACH to review and comment on mappings and recommendations. This will aid in community buy-in and implementation. By creating ashared vision among city staff and community members, the master plan invited groups with various interests Below is asummary of key findings and consensus throughout the master planning process. Stakeholder Committee Advisory • • • • • KEY FINDINGS

A sha experience provide pedestrian friendly Implem parks adjacent or them in to the form development of activity. Look f concerns.other Crea lo Downtown parks and open space improvement shall tie to cal cultural and historic culturalcal and character. ting inviting park facilities which address safety and or opportunities to create economic benefit, either in the ded and walkable downtown network. ent reasonable changes the streetscapes to and SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT 27 —Comment Card from Public Meeting 2 Meeting Public from Card —Comment and athletes. Put us in the light and and light the in us Put athletes. and families.” and adults active healthy, of should reinvent the days in Las Vegas Vegas Las in days the reinvent should a community also are we that show not just partying and nightlife. We We nightlife. and partying just not and parents, adults, active the for runners, hikers, bikers, the For families. to make itself known for other things— other for known itself make to “There is great potential for Las Vegas Vegas Las for potential great is “There deter Outreach efforts showed showed efforts Outreach

maintenance issues maintenance and bicycling due to lack of tree coverage and extreme extreme and coverage tree of lack to due bicycling and and comfortable public spaces. spaces. public comfortable and and 5 to share information about the project, gain feedback feedback gain project, the about information share to 5 and for recommendations gain and parks, existing the about open space. Many downtown residents choose driving over walking walking over driving choose residents downtown Many attendees want to see active see to want attendees downtown parks. downtown outdoor recreation for all age groups. age all for recreation outdoor Many community members members community Many survey and conducted community outreach in Wards 1, 3 1, Wards in outreach community conducted and survey site improvement opportunities. held two public meetings, administered a community online online a community administered meetings, two public held maintenance in public spaces—people want clean, family- clean, want spaces—people public in maintenance heat on pedestrian walkways due to the desert climate of of climate desert the to due walkways pedestrian on heat friendly environments to socialize and play. With regards regards With play. and socialize to environments friendly KEY FINDINGS KEY Las Vegas. Las Vegas. in the city’s parks and and parks city’s the uses in that the community desires inviting, safe, accessible, flexible, flexible, accessible, safe, inviting, desires community the that to the amenities and programs provided by the parks, parks, the by provided programs and amenities the to and fitness facilitate to uses active prefers community the them from spending more time in in time more spending from them COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUMMARY AND AND SUMMARY OUTREACH COMMUNITY said that safety that said and As part of the public outreach strategy, the project team team project the strategy, outreach public the of As part Another major concern from the community is safety and and safety is community the from concern major Another A majority of public meeting meeting public of A majority 28 CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENTCRITERIA OUTSIDE PARKS DISTRIBUTION PARK ACCESS PARK QUANTITY QUALITY PARK CONDITION AMENITIES & PROGRAMS INSIDE PARKS

29 SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ASSESSMENT SYSTEM-WIDE PARK CONDITION PARK parks of Condition use. higher with associated are condition good in are that Parks Facilities inviting. and safe and appealing, aesthetically well-maintained, being includes civic impact negatively to shown are litter of levels high and maintained poorly are that spaces. open and parks of trust Programs provided in parks should be a reflection of the community’s needs, to needs, community’s the of be a reflection should parks in provided Programs Amenities used. is space public how of trends and demographics changing accommodate and Flexibility area. downtown the withing gaps park the fill also should programs and musical and art, public, accommodating in important also is space public of availability brand. Vegas Las a Downtown build to order in events AMENITIES & PROGRAMS AMENITIES Parks that are easy to access, have lower crime rates and have better neighborhood neighborhood better have and rates crime lower have access, to easy are that Parks groups. age all for be accessible should Park use. park increased into translate conditions along parks and neighborhoods adjacent from parks into connections many Having for appreciation of level publics the increase to shown is volumes traffic low with streets parks. PARK ACCESS PARK The distribution of parks affects social and ethnic equity and how well groups can access access can groups well how and equity ethnic and social affects parks of distribution The neighborhoods all that so distributed be evenly to need area downtown the in Parks parks. (denser density neighborhood into ties also Distribution coverage. park acceptable have population) and parks theto more have accommodate higher should neighborhoods to order in locations accessible easily safe, in be placed must (parks location physical serve). the which communities the on impact a positive have PARK DISTRIBUTION PARK 30 CHAPTER 3 decreased access to public facilities. a great amount of industrial zoning which correlates with Downtown Core and Downtown North. These areas have (which includes parks and open space) are located in the the Medical district facilities. A majority of public facilities, are mixed-use, commercial, light industry/research, and The primary land uses within the downtown study area CURRENT AND FUTURE USE LAND EXISTING PARKS ANDOPENSPACE ANALYSIS

Light Industry/Research Development Traditional Neighborhood Facilities Public Commercial Mixed-Use RANCHO DR ALTA DR

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Privately Owned Vacant Lot City Owned Parcel 1/4 Mile Park Mile Park 1/4 Walkability Buffer RANCHO DR RANCHO 32 CHAPTER 3 parks and open space. and open parks rate, by 2035 the city must provide a total of 190 acres of Accounting for aprojected 2.9% annual population growth needs 73.4 acres of additional parks and open space. for every 1,000 residents, Downtown Las Vegas currently In order to fulfill the goal of providing 5 acres parksof PARK SPACE DEMAND 38.4 acres of Parkland for 3058.9 acres of Downtown study area 20 years. or exceed the existing LOS when total population increases to 38,000 in the next 1,000 residents. Downtown will need additional public open space to maintain 22,000 local residents. It converts to an average LOS of 1.7 acres parkland per Downtown Las Vegas currently has 38.4 acres of open spaces that serve over LEVEL SERVICE OF BY POPULATION 22,362+ Downtown Residents 38,015+ Downtown Residents 2035: PROJECTED 2017:CURRENT (395% increase) needed to meet goal parks/open space 151.7 ac of additional parks/open space 38.4 ac of existing (191% increase) needed to meet goal parks/open space 73.4 ac of additional parks/open space 38.4 ac of existing

SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT 33 Acres of parkland per 1,000 residents residents 1,000 per parkland of Acres for goal achievable bean would Downtown Las Vegas. 1,000 per acres park median The density medium-low by provided residents cities per acres park citywide Vegas’ Las residents1,000 (2017) (Source: The Trust for Public Land’s 2016 City Park Facts) Park City 2016 Land’s Public for Trust The (Source: 7. 8 5.0 13.7 Walk Score analyzes walking routes to nearby amenities. amenities. nearby to routes walking analyzes Score Walk given are miles) (0.25 walk a 5 minute within Amenities points give to used is function A decay points. maximum a after given points no with amenities, distant more to 30 minute walk. be regarded will area a downtown in 75 of A walkscore city’. walkable ‘very as Level of Service Comparison Service of Level Walkability Score Comparison Score Walkability TARGET LEVEL OF SERVICE AND WALKABILITY AND OF SERVICE LEVEL TARGET PORTLAND 34 CHAPTER 3 PARKLAND COMPARISON 1.8 acres 14.1 acres Total Downtown Park Acreage: Average Downtown Park Size: On week days the city help people find jobs. providing furniture providing transforms Jacome Plaza into Downtown Park Density: 4.9 acres 1,000 per people and career servicesand to an “outdooran office” by TUCSON , wifi , 108.7 acres 7.7 acres Total Downtown Park Acreage: Average Downtown Park Size: form asystem Denver’s downtown parks economically to an economically Downtown Park Density: 5.7 acres 1,000 per people thriving and activate the outdoor environment and contribute DENVER place. to celebrate to SACRAMENTO Total Downtown Park Acreage: 91.6 acres Average Downtown Park Size: 5.73 acres botanic is botanic a34-acre main employment center. Capitol Park in Sacramento Downtown Park Density: 4.3 acres 1,000 per people garden and community park next to Sacramento’s Total Downtown Park Acreage: Average Downtown Park Size: 3.2 acres 38.4 acres Symphony Park is a1.9-acre managed under apublic urban park urban Downtown Park Density: 1.7 outdoor event space and acres 1,000 per people privatepartnership. LAS VEGAS featuring SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT 35 within GAP ANALYSIS GAP geospatially to used a tool is map analysis gap The recreationally are downtown the of districts which determine not areas are shown color purple The under-served. a walkable distance (5 minutes or 1/4 mile) to an existing existing an to mile) 1/4 or minutes (5 distance walkable a the allows analysis A gap space. open or park downtown the by under-served are that areas identify to team project parks additional for plan to order in system park current openand space. have to appear may districts some while that Note safety and quality the spaces open and parks adequate them. using from people prohibit may facilities these of 3,000 1,500

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outside outside Area to park,distance but inside connection trail to Parks Existing Area distance to a parkdistance RANCHO DR RANCHO NEEDS ASSESSMENT NEEDS 36 CHAPTER 3 overlap with existing or potential trail networks. are lacking in adequate tree coverage, many of which conservation. highlights assessment The key corridors that provideto adequate shade while accommodating water users year round. Tree plantings will focus on streetscapes is an important part of ensuring the comfort of public space environment that is shaded by trees. In desert climates this Tree canopy looks at the percentage of an urban TREE SHADE COVERAGE 6.3% 6.3% 15% 15% 29% % 12.9 Downtown Las Vegas Las Downtown CITIES COVERAGE FOR DESERT ACHIEVABLE CANOPY CITY OF LAS VEGAS LAS OF CITY

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CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 40 CHAPTER 4 OVERALL PARKS &OPENSPACE OPPORTUNITIES • • • • and future urban parks. This chapter also: as an integrated system. The recommendations include existing public space renovations and improvement recommendations to enhance the downtown open space experience Based on the park and open space assessment, this chapter identifies site opportunities as agreener destination –aplace with more shade and apleasant outdoor environment. In the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Master Plan the downtown area is envisioned • including: park and recreation facilities also generate other economic benefitsbeyond spending, becoming acritical factor in establishing acity as a vibrant and prosperous place. These and it has contributed over $480 million in labor income. Park and recreation facilities areNevada creates more than 11,000 jobs associated with parks and recreation agencies,$154 billion in economic activity and more than 1.1 million jobsU.S. in 2015. census bureau reports local park The and state recreation of agencies generated more than and facilities, found astrong relationship between public parks and local economy. The and Park Association (NRPA), aleading non-profit organization dedicated to publicparks facilities bring momentum to economic growth in their communities. National Recreation in promoting health and wellness and social equity. In addition, parks and recreation spaces to meet friends and family, public parks add significant value to the community facilities they manage. With programmed open space to exercise and social gathering Millions of people benefit directly from localparks and recreation agencies and the PARKS AND OPEN SPACE CREATING ECONOMIC VALUE

Eco Hig Ali Inc Ide business improvement district would also help in funding local parks and facilities. factory or other company facility. Creation of atax increment financing district (TIF) or quality-of-life features as important factors when choosing alocation for aheadquarters, in Area Development magazine notes that three-quarters of corporate executives rate communities and benefits the local economic development of a region. A recent survey gns improvement to the cultural or historic character of the districts. orporates key findings from public meeting input or other planning efforts. ntifies the social and economic value to improveparks and public open spaces. hlights specific components to address community needs and concerns. oi Development: nomic Parks and recreation improves the quality of life in SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 41 racted 32.2 million annual visitors visitors annual million 32.2 racted ckhead CID. A significant job job A significant CID. ckhead 5.6 : 1 ratio of jobs to residents in in residents to jobs of : 1 ratio 5.6 Bu Att the including attractions Buckhead to generated Also space. park in annually guests overnight 2 million Buckhead hotels. center.

• • ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA, a Business with Partnered or District Improvement Community Improvement and for advocate to District strategy a funding champion CASE STUDY: STUDY: CASE BUCKHEAD PARK Park and recreation agencies’ protection of land, land, of protection agencies’ recreation and Park Parks and recreation promotes improved physical and and physical improved promotes recreation and Parks Many local park and recreation agency amenities spur tourism tourism spur amenities agency recreation and park local Many Economic research has demonstrated consistently that homes homes that consistently demonstrated has research Economic lth and Wellness: servationResiliency:and perty Values: itor Spending:

water, trees, open spaces and wildlife improves air and water quality in communities. communities. in quality water and air improves wildlife and spaces open trees, water, investments, infrastructure green methods and management land effective Through reducing disasters, natural to resilient more communities make recreation and parks 2017 the to respondents of percent Eighty-seven costs. insurance and recovery disaster and government local their that agree Survey Parks with Engagement Americans’ NRPA their ensure to investments needed the make should agency recreation and park local disasters. natural to resilient more are communities to their respective locales, generating significant economic activity, including (but not not (but including activity, economic significant generating locales, respective NRPA their to 2017 August The hotels. and restaurants/bars local at sales to) increased limited trails parks, beaches, as amenities—such recreation and park that found poll Pulse Park destination. vacation a choosing when people to important places—are relaxing and Pro and properties located near parkland have higher values than those farther away. away. farther those than values higher have parkland near located properties and add also but properties, these of owners the Higher home values not only benefit 2017 the to respondents of percent Eighty-five governments. local of base tax the to recreation and park high-quality seek Survey Parks with Engagement Americans’ NRPA live. to a place choosing are they when amenities Con Hea Vis mental health. This not only helps people feel better, but can also help lower medical medical lower help also can but better, feel people helps only not This health. mental space open and park of advantage taking people those for costs Park insurance and NRPA 2017 November the to respondents five in Three activities. and facilities around or trails parks, local in jogging or walking up take would they indicate poll Pulse active. physically be more to doctors their by advised if neighborhoods their

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• OVERALL PARKS & OPEN SPACE OPPORTUNITIES SPACE OPEN & PARKS OVERALL 42 CHAPTER 4 signage site furnishings, lighting, and *includes elements such as • • elements*: Cost CONSTRUCTION ANDMAINTENANCECOSTS •

per square foot Plaza Gar squa Lawn -$14 =$4 per per square foot of park den =$11 -$18 re foot $46 -$115 $46 = This of urban type park is typically located in a high specialized paving to celebrate local culture and history. decks, large play areas for children, loop trails, and gathering and special events, large water features, viewing uses, shaded social spaces, large hardscape plazas for structures incorporate that active indoor and outdoor both level of urban outdoor use. These include large park specialized park typically facilities has more and programs urban to support adesired high-activity A • • level. The goal of this section is to address: must identified be to maintainpark resources at a high amenities. Asustainable funding and operations strategy long term operation costs and the need for new parks and therefore additional resources are needed to address the and renovation. Funding resources from the city are limited, construction,new park operation park and maintenance, of Las Vegas allocates significant resources in supporting parks at ahigh standard as the parks age over time. The City expressed the importance of operating and maintaining planning efforts, many meeting attendees and respondents development adjacent to the park sites. During the master successful downtown parks stimulate retail and commercial improvements or renovation. Studies also indicate that reveal that urban parks attract more users following and connected downtown open space system. Studies Las Vegas aims to create quality parks in awell-maintained •

costs levels forthe different of parks. Esti Des associated and costs. construction activity/programs) low and activity/programs, moderate activity, Ide each park activity leveleach park activity could provide. ntification of park activity levels (high- levels activity park of ntification mation of the operation and maintenance cription of the amenities and programs andamenities the ofcription acre. acre. park was $3,500,000 Minnesota. construction The cost for this 7.5-acre an example of alow-activity urban park in Minneapolis, hardscape areas. The exhibits on pages 47 –48 illustrate sitting and viewing, small playgrounds, plazas, and limited needs of urban outdoor activities, including lawns for efficient facilities andpassive programs. It supportsbasic park provides most cost-urban the low-activity A $2.6M per acre. 4.7-acre in Boston, construction Massachusetts. The cost for this 46 illustrate an example of amoderate-activity urban park and some water features. The exhibits on pages 45 – intensity activities, lawns, shade structures, playgrounds, and smaller parkitecture, walking and other moderate lifestyle for downtown communities. These include cafés a wide range of recreation uses that promote a healthy a park provides balance between facilities urban and construction cost. It supports moderate-activity A acre park was $22,150,000 Louis, Missouri. The construction cost for this 3-acre illustrate44 an example of ahigh-activity urban park in St. density, heavily traveled area. The exhibits on pages 43 - . park was $12,300,000 , or approximately per $480K , or approximately $7.4M per , or approximately passive passive urban urban SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 43 St. Louis, MO CITYGARDEN WATER FEATURE HARDSCAPE BUILDINGS 8,377 sq. ft8,377 sq. ft 71,115 3,002 sq. ft 43,701 sq. ft 43,701 909 sq. ft sq. ft 23,515 LAWN OVERLOOK SOFTSCAPE CITYGARDEN St. Louis, MO Site Plan (N.T.S) Plan Site Legend Element Site 29% 1% 2% 16% 6%

47% Quick Facts: Quick Cost:Total $22,150,000 Size: 3 acres $ Acre: per Cost 7. 4 M /a c $170/sf Sq/Ft: per Cost 2008 - 2009 Constructed: Year Site Percentages

EXAMPLE OF A HIGH-ACTIVITY URBAN PARK EXAMPLE URBAN OF A HIGH-ACTIVITY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION 44 CHAPTER 4 CONSTRUCTION ANDMAINTENANCECOSTS EXAMPLE OF AHIGH-ACTIVITY OF URBANEXAMPLE PARK SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 45 Boston, MA PLAZA HARDSCAPE SIDEWALK 14,330 sq. ft14,330 sq.50,383 ft sq. ft26,785 NORTH END PARKS NORTH NORTH END PARK NORTH Boston, MA 25,618 sq. ft 25,618 sq. ft 27,718 sq. ft 5,891 SOFTSCAPE WATER FEATURE LAWN Site Element Legend Element Site Site Plan (N.T.S) Plan Site 10% 17% 18% 4%

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33% Quick Facts: Quick Cost:Total $12,300,000 Size: acres 4.7 $2.6M/ac Acre: per Cost $60/sf Sq/Ft: per Cost 2008 Constructed: Year Site Percentages

EXAMPLE OF A MODERATE-ACTIVITY URBAN PARK URBAN EXAMPLE OF A MODERATE-ACTIVITY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION 46 CHAPTER 4 CONSTRUCTION ANDMAINTENANCECOSTS EXAMPLE OF AMODERATE-ACTIVITY OF EXAMPLE URBAN PARK SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 47 Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, ARK AL P SOFTSCAPE HARDSCAPE 251,512 sq. ft 251,512 sq. ft 40,717 MED GOLD MEDAL PARK GOLD GOL D Minneapolis, MN 80,008 sq. ft sq. ft 1,859 OVERLOOK LAWN Site Element Legend Element Site Site Plan (N.T.S) Plan Site 0.5% 21% 11% 67%

Quick Facts: Quick Cost:Total $12,300,000 Size: acres 4.7 $2.6M/ac Acre: per Cost $60/sf Sq/Ft: per Cost 2008 Constructed: Year Site Percentages

EXAMPLE OF A LOW-ACTIVITY URBAN PARK URBAN EXAMPLE OF A LOW-ACTIVITY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION 48 CHAPTER 4 CONSTRUCTION ANDMAINTENANCECOSTS EXAMPLE OF ALOW-ACTIVITY OF EXAMPLE URBAN PARK SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 49 per square feet / year) feet per square per square feet / year) feet per square $14,500 per acre/year$14,500 $25,500 per acre/year $36,500 per acre/year COSTS PER ACRE ACRE PER COSTS ( $ 0.31 ($0.83 per square feet / year) feet per square ($0.83 ($0.58 (COSTS PER SQUARE FOOT) SQUARE (COSTS PER ANNUAL MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ANNUAL PER ACRE ACRE PER $3M - $7.5M / acre / acre - $7.5M $3M $1.5M - $2.5M / acre - $2.5M $1.5M $400K - $1.0M / acre $400K - $1.0M ($9 - $24 / square foot) / square - $24 ($9 ($30 - $58 / square foot) / square - $58 ($30 ($68 - $160 / square foot) / square - $160 ($68 (COSTS PER SQUARE FOOT) SQUARE (COSTS PER CONSTRUCTION COSTS COSTS CONSTRUCTION TYPICAL USES TYPICAL Smaller parkitecture, walking and other moderate moderate other and walking parkitecture, Smaller playgrounds, structures, shade lawns, activities, intensity features. water limited and Large park structures, shaded social spaces, large large spaces, social shaded structures, park Large decks, viewing features, water large plazas, hardscape specialized and loop trails, play areas, children’s large pavement. Lawns for sitting and viewing, small playgrounds, playgrounds, small viewing, and sitting for Lawns area. hardscape limited and plazas,

PARK TYPE PARK

Moderate-activity High-activity Low-activity

Based on each urban park type and programs, below is a summary of construction and and construction of a summary is below type programs, park and urban each on Based basis. acre a per on estimates costs maintenance CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION URBAN PARK CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS SUMMARY COSTS MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION PARK URBAN 50 CHAPTER 4 OVERALL PARK SYSTEMOPPORTUNITIES together. geographically related districts by combining culturally or we establish five subareas Hence in this planning study a consistent green network. and trail opportunities within identified overall open space each individual parkland, we While the study team assessed DOWNTOWN DOWNTOWN SUBAREAS

MEDICAL DISTRICT DOWNTOWN SOUTH • 18BLASVEGASARTS • GATEWAY DISTRICT • DESIGNDISTRICT DISTRICT • MARKETCORRIDORDISTRICT • RESORT &CASINODISTRICT • CIVIC&BUSINESSDISTRICT • SYMPHONYPARK DISTRICT DOWNTOWN CORE •HISTORIC WESTSIDEDISTRICT DOWNTOWN NORTH • CASHMANDISTRICT • FREMONTEASTDISTRICT • FOUNDERSDISTRICT DOWNTOWN EAST SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 51 First Street Gallery Street First Symphony Park and Smith Center Smith and Park Symphony The Neon sign from downtown Casino downtown from Neon sign The

Adjacent to Symphony Park, is the Market Corridor district that includes the World Market Market World the includes that district Corridor Market the is Park, Symphony to Adjacent and visitors attracts district Corridor Market The Outlets. Premium Vegas Las and Center world. the over all from attendees convention With the goal of bringing a 61-acre quality urban living environment to Las Vegas, the the Vegas, Las to environment living urban quality 61-acre a bringing of goal the With with area, urban a mixed-use propose to developers with partnered has Vegas Las of City visitors and residents of mass a critical achieve to developed be densely to block each Smith the includes district Symphony the Currently, character. downtown a compact mid- and with high- and retail have will and Museum Children’s and Park, Symphony Center, the to contribute would museum art A modern future. the in development residential rise Vegas. Las in art of symbol the as district the of character existing Symphony District Symphony Resort and Casino District Casino and Resort a number has still and center gaming original City’s the is district Casino and Resort The center entertainment the as serves district The today. resorts casino Vegas Las classic of venues, art and music for spaces outdoor and indoor both with Vegas, Las Downtown for to goals development multiple identified has City The hospitality. and gathering, social the goals these achieve To Downtown. for needs the and character district’s the enhance hospitality for need increasing the accommodate to projects infill be seeking should City space. office and The Civic and Business district is the employment hub for residents within and outside the the outside and within residents for hub employment the is district Business and Civic The include Plan 2045 Vision downtown the from opportunities Development area. downtown surrounding development transit-oriented compact promote and area the to density add “to infill developing by be achieved can This Center”. Transit Bonneville and Hall City the office and housing diverse promote to properties blighted and parcels vacant on projects space. Civic and Business District Business and Civic

DOWNTOWN CORE DOWNTOWN district, Casino and Resort district, Business and Civic the includes Core Downtown The unique with each zones, distinctive of mix a have districts These district. Symphony and facilities, government are areas these in uses land zoned The character. strong and history offices. professional and businesses, retail DOWNTOWN CHARACTER DOWNTOWN 52 CHAPTER 4 Westside School and Interpretive Board Pioneer on Trail Aerial Cashman of Center Facility DOWNTOWN CHARACTER among 1,000 people. parkland per 1,000 people, while the Cashman district has only 1.28 acres of parkland social and recreational uses. The community in Historic Westside share only 0.65-acres of a vehicle. With apopulation of approximately 7,000, both districts lack open spaceconnectivity for for residents, especially when 40 percent of the population does not own core area. The freeway creates abarrier leading to challenges with trail and pedestrian of Highway 95 and Interstate 515, with arterial roadways connecting to the downtowncultural and community significance to the city of Las Vegas. Both districts are located north Downtown North includes the Historic Westside and Cashman districts that represent DOWNTOWN NORTH and motels in downtown Las Vegas. These neon signs are considered both historically Vegas Boulevard, the Neon Museum has a collection and features signs from old casinos district also represents the culture and history of old Las Vegas. Located near North Las is seeking redevelopment options. Apart from its strong sports recreation character, the the field is the Cashman Center facility that hasbeen permanently closed and the City team Las Vegas 51s and now houses the Las Vegas Lights soccer team. Adjacent to for soccer. Historically it was the baseball field and home of the Minor League Baseball The Cashman district is home of Cashman Field, amixed-use stadium that is primarily used District Cashman spaces and activities to aid in the future success of the entire district. members. This park will help improve economic conditions with planned social gathering the district, the City should seek additional park space that is accessible to all community locations. To establish alivable outdoor space with themes and character that represents achievedbe with aseries of small, incremental open space and trail improvements at key with historic character in the form of urban fabrics, arts and outdoor activities. This could Redevelopment) plan. One of the plan’s overall visions is to bring back the community Center studied the area and created the HUNDRED (Historic Urban Neighborhood Design have created substantial challenges for the community. In 2016, UNLV Downtownroute Design of the Pioneer Trail today. Changes in the economy, poverty and land vacancy United States. Historic churches, businesses and nightclubs can still be seen be on the Road was the first integrated hotel and casino in the city of Las Vegas as well as the and 60s along with the casino and entertainment industry. The Moulin Rouge on Bonanza over time. Historically as an African American community, the district thrived in the 1950sLas Vegas. It’s aunique neighborhood separated by development of surrounding freeways The Historic Westside district witnessed the early settlement and evolution of downtown Westside District Historic SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 53 n Street Art Walk n Street k Arts Market view Thursday at the the at Thursday view Fair First Friday Mai Dar Pre Art and Factory Arts Square Art

List of 18b Las Las 18b of List District Arts Vegas events: • • • • • Design District Design data population no has currently district Design The a provides area the but uses, utilitarian current its to due the both servicing businesses for base employment large many With needs. municipal and industry entertainment public/private work, for area the to commuting people employees. to available be made should spaces outdoor temporary as be used can properties declining and Vacant gathering. social and relaxation outdoor for spaces open length the through runs corridor Railroad Pacific Union The redevelopment long-term for potential is There district. the of to path multi-use and park a linear with corridor the of district, the in parcels and buildings of reuse the encourage Core. Downtown the to connecting while MEDICAL DISTRICT office and healthcare existing the is district Medical The area. growth key as a identified is and City the for hub Medical University the are area the in institutions Current Specialty Horizon Center, Medical Hospital Valley Center, the and Medicine, Dental of School UNLV the Hospital, Department. Police Metropolitan Vegas Las a driving as district Medical the establish to goal the With for center a top as and economy downtown the in force the City has proposed infill housing, community amenities, amenities, community housing, infill proposed has City the reinforce to efforts rebranding and improvements, streetscape of Some downtown. to gateway southern the as area the provide to walkability improving include goals district’s the high- extended an with modes transit several to access accompanied Blvd, Vegas Las along line transit capacity density. increase to development transit-oriented with

Gateway District is district Gateway the Tower, Stratosphere the of Home residential of much although Strip, the with associated often vacant. and blighted are attraction the surrounding areas and people 3,000 over of a population has district The 18b Las Vegas Arts District Las Vegas 18b the of south directly is district Arts Vegas Las 18b The galleries, art by characterized is and Core Downtown events art-related hosts and residents artist and stores, local has City The showcase. art Friday First monthly the as such outlined has and area growth key as a district the identified that land, underutilized and vacant in invest to strategies increased space, park community additional include could and civic and space, office creative housing, affordable institutional uses. Community parks or active recreation space should be should space recreation active or parks Community address to process redevelopment the during introduced park downtown serve better to space park of lack the be themed could district this in space open and Parks users. incorporate should improvements Trail character. neon with Opportunities way. artistic an in signage and lighting facilities active more adding include park Heritage at and a trail through community the for access better and wayfinding system. and culturally significant to the city. The 3.87-acre Heritage Heritage 3.87-acre The city. the to significant culturally and Cashman the in park neighborhood only the as serves park district. DOWNTOWN SOUTH DOWNTOWN Downtown the between located is South Downtown to gateway a southern as serving Strip, the and Core light for primarily zoned is area The area. downtown the to due Largely use. commercial and mixed-use, industrial, a have districts the area, the of zoning non-residential the area’s study the of 91% with residents, of number limited district. Gateway the within living residents DOWNTOWN CHARACTER DOWNTOWN 54 CHAPTER 4 Fremont Street Corridor DOWNTOWN CHARACTER create better connections into the Medical district through an expanded trail network. Drive, and between the district and the downtown core—this presents an opportunity to proposes to expand the multi-modal transit along Martin Luther King Boulevard, Rancho bringing in convenient transit, green linkages, and bike trails/bikegross share square stations. feet of development The City including mixed-use development on major streets, that lives, studies, and works in downtown Las Vegas. Included in the plan is 19,000large-scale development projects with the goal of bringing in amore educated population healthcare and research in southern Nevada, the Vision 2045 Plan proposes several development. The project essentially aims to enhance the idea of a‘greener downtown’.pilot movement with highlights of attractive streetscape, restored neon signage, and retailproject envisions Fremont Street between Las Vegas Boulevard and 14th Street as a In 2018 the Project Enchilada started as part of the downtown revitalization effort. The to apark, furthering the need for acentral activity hub. an increasing population and the majority of the area is outside of awalkable distance activity hub with services and amenities for the community. The Fremont East district has for continued success and growth.” One way to achieve this goal is to provide acentral to the Resort and Casino district but is in need of amore pedestrian friendly atmosphere “Fremont East has gained residents and shops through its popularity due to its proximity spaces to provide entertainment for all age levels. According to the Vision 2045 Plan, revitalized in recent years—including the Downtown Container Park and other musicthe existing event historic casinos and hotels. Other businesses along the corridor have been mix of restaurants, bars, and clubs have sprung up along Fremont Street to accompany area and has distinctive neon signs and alively night scene. In recent years, anew The Fremont East district is the home of Las Vegas’ historic main street which bisects the Fremont East District zones. study downtown residential use. Together, the Downtown East have the largest residential population ofdevelopment the and commercial, as well as asmall amount of low- and medium low- density Both districts have alarge residential community and are mainly zoned for mixed-use The Fremont East and Founders districts are located to the east of the Downtown Core. DOWNTOWN EAST SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 55 Life is Beautiful Mural Painting in 2018 in Painting Mural Beautiful is Life

The Fremont East and Founders districts are both subject subject both are districts Founders and East Fremont The as both sector, private the from influence economic to with development mixed-use density higher toward move play will partnerships Public-private services. floor ground the within space open the improving in role important an the in space open and parks of development The district. community. existing the on more focused is East Downtown characteristics unique have both two districts the While and trails the to improvements goals, development and together. them tie will systems wayfinding Founders District any of population largest the has district Founders The a historic as serves mainly and areas, downtown the of 2045 Vision the in As stated neighborhood. residential standards development establish to plans City the Plan, Such aspects. historic its preserve to order in district the in housing, high-rise and mid- mixed-use includes opportunity multi- a and center, community a space, office and retail station. transit modal DOWNTOWN CHARACTER DOWNTOWN 56 CHAPTER 4 Cultural features for downtown Vegas Partner with developers and community organizations Park design and review process OVERALL PARK SYSTEMRECOMMENDATIONS • • • • are unique to each park are noted in the area and site specific recommendations. components that are shared among all parks are described below. Specialized items that and programs to meet downtown community and visitors need. Alist of recommended for future parks based on the criteria of area distribution, access, existing condition,The open space master plan identifies improvement opportunities for existingparks and OVERALL IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS •

and programs in each park and open space. downtown core. Each of these cultural aspects studied should align with the amenities to accommodate alarge resident population or an open plaza to host events in the districts. Each district has its own needs and characteristics—whether for a playgroundimportant in maintaining the unique characteristics within each of the Downtown investigation. development. The model of public-private partnerships with the City will require further requirements. Those fees could go toward open space in the same larger area as new property owners to pay into open space fund if and when they cannot meet those to establish on-site open space requirements for new development and the option for the park allows the City’s budget for parks and open spaces to go further. It is suggested Additionally, partnering with private developers or anon-profit organization to maintainadditional and better-quality parks in locations currently lacking sufficientpark space. distribution and access. Partnering with private developers allows the City to incorporate a feasible way to increase the downtown area’s parklands, while addressing park district-specific master plans. align with Vision 2045 Plan, the Signage Design Development Package, and previousareas, promote arange of active programs, and have signage and theming that parks undergoing this process should address safety issues in the parks and surrounding and existing parks to expanded be would go through adesign process with the City. All place. improvement process is another way to create community ownership and pride of the input and suggestions on their expectations for future parks. Volunteering in the park great park and open spaces. Community members should encouraged be to provide participation during the design and implementation process is vital to the creation of Con Ide Par Par should accessible be from bikeways, trails, public transportation, and roads. converted for use as parks and open space. The locations of newly acquired land city of Las Vegas has limited landholdings within the downtown area that could be within this plan would require the City to acquire land for new park development. The Acq ntify park themes, art, and cultural features: features: cultural and art, themes, park ntify k conceptual and schematic design: schematic and conceptual k nrhp wt Piae Developers: Private with tnerships uire park land from private ownership: duct community outreach: outreach: community duct Conducting community outreach and Opportunities such as new parks Public-private partnerships are are partnerships Public-private Several of the recommendations Park specificity is SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 57 public public ortable ld walk or bike bike or walk ld red use space that that space use red can accommodate outdoorand musical art events Safe and Safe and comf outdoor spaces Sha Wou pedestrian if more with covers walkways shade

• In the downtown downtown the In space open public meetings, cited:participants • • Water features are a desirable a desirable are features Water The downtown area has limited limited has area downtown The Providing an alternative to indoor indoor to alternative an Providing fitness: r r features: rts courts: xible and shared use areas: use Thexible shared and availability ernal walking/jogging paths and trails: Fle Spo Outdoor Wate amenities These climate. desert Vegas’ Las given amenity fountain single a from range can and be flexible can parks in area play a water to core downtown the in oriented for families. Int paths walking/jogging with spaces opens and Parks users park and substantially usage a parks increase are paths when activity physical more in engage a promotes parks within trails Accessible available. other with be incorporated can and lifestyle healthy play equipment, fitness outdoor as such amenities park of materiality The signage. educational and features, a or concrete paved be either can trail or path the ability the have also Paths application. material natural due interaction multi-generational and family increase to use. of flexibility the full- and parks skate as such Uses courts. sport to access would public the to open are that courts basketball size open spaces along non-traditional for be options viable court types Additional tennis, for corridors. transportation mini in be incorporated should volleyball and pickleball, parks and neighborhood parks. groups all-age offers area fitness outdoor an gyms, clusters in set Typically utilize. to equipment fitness durable equipment maintenance low this pieces, fitness 3-5 of a promote to area a play to adjacent be placed should a park. to component multi-generational social, plaza hardscape a whether spaces, public flexible of core. urban an within assets are area, lawn open an or of a multitude for allow areas programmable These an within changes to respond and place take to uses in be used can that spaces Having environment. urban facilitate groups user different by and ways of a variety a lively downtown.

• • • • • Art can be incorporated be incorporated Art can aded areas are critical in attracting attracting in critical are areas aded Play features should be incorporated be incorporated should features Play Sh Small spaces shaded by structures could create create could structures by shaded spaces Small ional public art: features: anced anced seating and social gathering ry monuments and parking areas: Entry Ent space: monuments would the highlight history of downtown spaces. park towards people orient and Vegas Las for parking off-street and on-street adequate Provide parking Surface visitors. and users park community both green and sustainable with be constructed should infrastructure practices. pleasant resting areas for park users during hot weather. weather. hot during users park for areas resting pleasant group for function a dual provide plazas Hardscape activities. informal and events formal during gatherings other lighting, pavement, include should designs Plaza and/or history local feature and structures necessary character. natural Enh in parks in areas with higher resident populations or or populations resident higher with areas in parks in structures play These increase. population projected the maintain to canopies shade overhead include should types feature Play year-round. equipment the of usability in found currently structures playground typical include play. water and areas, play nature area, downtown the of range a for accommodate should features play The children ages. Play Play Funct through functional uses, such as sculptures that also also that sculptures as such uses, functional through seating or equipment, workout racks, bicycle as function the increase simultaneously to beused can This areas. spaces. usable creating while spaces open of aesthetics Shade Shade trees: park users and extending outdoor time. They improve the the improve They time. outdoor extending and users park use overall the increase and users of health and comfort play, at trees broad-leaf Large, space. public outdoor of a ensure will areas gathering hardscape and seating, a Consider activities. park all for experience pleasant unique its foster to district to each specific palette tree arriving. when place of sense a and character

• • • • OVERALL PARK SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS SYSTEM PARK OVERALL • 58 CHAPTER 4 Outdoor fitnessOutdoor area Downtown Las Vegas Signage Design Flexible and shared use park space OVERALL PARK SYSTEMRECOMMENDATIONS • • • •

clear visibility from the street. placed in key areas. Shrubs and tall grasses should prohibited be at corners to provide improve safety and comfort for all park users. For example, adequate lighting should be all park users. The City should consider design and programming options in order to the departments of Public Safety and Parks and Recreation, community members, and renovating Downtown civic space and trails. Collaborative efforts are required between to reduce homelessness, it is important that the City consider this when adding or number of residents experiencing homelessness. In addition to acomprehensive strategy identifiedbe in guidelines prior to eachpark’s project design phase. help visitors identify their desired destinations. The signage form and character should with economic vitality. Application based wayfinding in the downtown area will also people to surrounding businesses with identification of restaurants, shops etc. to help ease of interpretation by all users. Shared use signage can considered be to direct or other key locations should identified be on City maps with graphical information for directional information to lead visitors traveling to apark or trail. Park entrances, trailheadstheme, cultural features and functions. Signage and wayfinding features provide clearer At certain parks, special graphics added to the typical signage will enhance the park parks and trails should used be with consistent branding across downtown park facilities. Signage Design Development Package asystem for signage and wayfinding within Signage to connect the residents : from their neighborhoods to surrounding open spaces. systems community parks that provide active trail programs and to sports fields. Another trail function is Access Add to locate new parks near public transportation and trail networks. play features should include universally accessible design. Additionally, it is importantin multiple languages. Access into parks needs to meet current ADA standards and assuring the wayfinding is legible for all age groups, including signage and wayfinding everyone can travel to and use a space. Ways of improving access to a park include Par k access to all age groups: age all to access k ress safety and comfort in parks: parks: in comfort and safety ress and wayfinding system: wayfinding and Co nnections to the regional trail system allows users to visit : Park accessibility is important to ensure that Building of off the Downtown Las Vegas Downtown Las Vegas has a large SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 59 to renovate and operate the the operate and renovate to to attract local community and and community local attract to ge open gathering space to space ge gathering open park management management a park ablish

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park on daily basis. daily on park organization visitors. Est Lar activities. of range a wide accommodate Programed with year-round park with Programed fe

• • • Design best practices for a for practices best Design space: public urban successful OVERALL PARK SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS SYSTEM PARK OVERALL 60 CHAPTER 4 LEGEND Existing Park Area Boundary active and passive activities for the community and visitors. and future parks will further enhance the design concepts and engage in a variety of history, art, and local landscape resources. Creating dynamic urban spaces in existing consistent design. This consistency can connect people to places by integrating downtown to the parks, open space, trails, and wayfinding systems should tie them together through visitors. Although each district has its own character and development goals, improvements successful parks and open space program to attract downtown community members and A study of the Downtown Core as one system is necessary for the development of a CHARACTER AND OPPORTUNITIES DOWNTOWN CORE • • • • Core and will require detailed implementation strategies in the future: The following recommendations and opportunities should applied be to the Downtown KEY RECOMMENDATIONS •

Exp trails. Est crossing the Union Pacific Railroad to create a dynamic and walkable downtown. Enh Exp Crea build an art brand for Downtown Las Vegas. lawn, plazas, awalking and jogging trail, and surface parking. events, social gathering areas, play features, art and musical festivals, alarge shaded ablish asignage and wayfinding system to guide residents and visitors parksto and ance pedestrian connectivity along this key corridor with apedestrian bridge lore outdoor art venue opportunities to serve downtown occupants and visitors and and the bicycle network and promote existing bike share system. te adowntown central park that provides multi-purpose spaces to support public SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 61 Event Lawn, Smith Center Smith Lawn, Event Symphony Park Entry Monument Entry Park Symphony Art Installation with Plaza Park Symphony he original Symphony Park Master Plan, the primary primary the Plan, Master Park Symphony original he In t In Adult outdoor fitness would be appropriate in the newly planned planned newly the in appropriate be would fitness outdoor Adult fitness: fitness:

M4 parcel plaza or integrated by reprogramming portions of the existing Symphony Symphony existing the of portions reprogramming by integrated or plaza M4 parcel Park eventlawn. Outdoor Outdoor organizing axis of the public space network runs east-west along the extension of the the of extension the along east-west runs network space public the of axis organizing a and spaces open of a collection of consists axis This corridor. Street Lewis City’s Las downtown to relationship strong a establish to intended promenade such pedestrian opportunities features Crossing”, “the as named initially M4 Parcel, The Vegas. A central tracks. railroad the cross to bridge a pedestrian and plaza a stepped as be designed should features water and area, gathering terrace, a seating with plan to gatherings group small from ranging uses for character urban contemporary with community events. M4 Parcel Expansion:

• Park Opportunities Park • Through stakeholder and public outreach, participants identified that this park exemplifies exemplifies park this that identified participants outreach, public and stakeholder Through programming, outdoor expand to opportunity is There potential. great brings and quality opportunities also are There groups. age all serve to programs and fitness, access, trail overall improve and facilities, parking expand area, downtown the to access improve to possible. where improved be should systems wayfinding and Signage circulation. SYMPHONY PARK SYMPHONY of center the in located is Park Symphony parks, Vegas Las downtown the among Unique of example an represents Park Symphony area. development mixed-use planned a newly parks future of development the to be applied could which partnership a public/private lacks it district, Symphony within situated well is park the Though area. downtown the in park the of features primary the of One visitors. and residents downtown to connectivity the yet events public other or festivals, venues, musical host can that lawn event a large is activities. of a variety for be reprogrammed should park DOWNTOWN CORE DOWNTOWN 62 CHAPTER 4 OUTSIDE PARKS Private Developer Partnership with Site Development DISTRIBUTION PARK ACCESS PARK Documents Construction Schematic Design Conceptual & Areas andParking Entry QUANTITY QUALITY & Wayfinding Internal Signage PARK CONDITION Identification Theme &Feature AMENITIES & PROGRAMS Sport Courts Path & TrailsPath Internal Jogging Park Accessibility INSIDE PARKS • • DOWNTOWN CORE

history. character and components of the pedestrian bridge could reflect and celebrate this part in the early settlement of the American West and Las Vegas old town. The design from downtown to the Symphony district. The Union Pacific Railroad played an integral designedbe as amulti-use corridor that allows both pedestrians and bicyclists to move a pedestrian bridge across the railroad tracks should developed. be The bridge should social gathering area. shaded seating, or small active program space to enhance the park into agreater and plaza could partially be reprogrammed with activities such as outdoor fitness, designed with the attributes of an outdoor performance and art space, the great lawn users, extend their outdoor time and frequency of use. While Symphony Park was variety of recreational activities in parks. Providing avariety of amenities could attract Repurpose Park Space: Ped estrianBridge: To connect the downtown Las Vegas core to Symphony Park, Pu blic outreach participants expressed interest in awide SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 63 PARKS INSIDE INSIDE Spaces Furnishings Shade Trees Upgrade Site Signage & Wayfinding in Park System Increased Plant & Social Gathering PROGRAMS Species & Diversity AMENITIES & Seating Arrangements Seating Arrangements PARK CONDITION PARK Repurpose Existing Repurpose Area Park QUALITY QUANTITY of the Park PARK PARK Address Illegal Use Address PARK ACCESS PARK DISTRIBUTION PARKS OUTSIDE OUTSIDE Benches in existing courtyard existing in Benches Street view of Centennial Plaza of Centennial view Street The existing planter seating should be replaced with with be replaced should seating planter existing The rade Site Furnishings: ress ress the Impact of Homelessness and Illegal Activities in the de Trees ovate the entire plaza to address safety and maintain function safetyfunction to maintain and the address plaza entire ovate

aza features will create better use of the space. As part of this renovation, the planters planters the renovation, this of As part space. the of use better create will features aza Ren events for cultural Add small-scale chairs and tables. Signage, informational boards, and drinking fountains fountains drinking and boards, informational Signage, tables. and chairs small-scale site. this at be provided also should Sha Plaza Upg could potentially be removed to create a large, unobstructed gathering space. Located Located space. gathering unobstructed large, a create to be removed potentially could be redesigned should plaza the corridor, Avenue Lewis the of end eastern the on fitness outdoor space, play as such elements featuring hub, activity a centralized into tables. and chairs modern equipment, Reprogramming Reprogramming the Existing ReplacingPlaza: and the renovating existing pl

• • • • Park Opportunities Park •

CENTENNIAL PLAZA CENTENNIAL School Street 5th historic the in located hub community urban an is Plaza Centennial Opportunities community. the in space historical and cultural important an is and grounds lighting, furnishings, site upgraded with space plaza the repurposing include explore to ongoing address also should improvements plaza The features. signage and trees, shade homelessness. of impact the and safety as such issues DOWNTOWN CORE DOWNTOWN 64 CHAPTER 4 rental station, lighting, restrooms, cafe, etc. include benches, bike racks and storage, abike outdoor fitness equipment. Park amenities should opportunities, such as a jogging/running trail and In addition, the park could provide outdoor fitness festivals, art events, and outdoor musical events. used to support public and social events such as acre urban park in this area. The park could be could acquire and develop a minimum of 1.5- Depending on land price and availability, the City and visitors during weekends and holidays. during the daytime, residents in the evening, core area, park will likely attract office employees typical daily influx of workers and visitors into the develop its first urban centralpark. Given the concept presents an opportunity for the City to and residential uses. The downtown Central Park professional space, office commercial space, a mixed development of casinos, civic and The core area of downtown Las Vegas features DOWNTOWN CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS FUTURE PARKS AND OTHER DOWNTOWN CORE • • Park Opportunities •

surface for recreational use. material can either be hard or a durable soft- the sports complex via Alta Drive. The pathway for connecting the downtown Central Park with distance. The City should consider opportunities park to nearby attractions within walking or biking neighborhoods. The trail should also connect the bicyclists to visit the park from their surrounding Central Park with adjacent trail networks to promote and multi-generational interaction. walking and jogging and will increase family a healthy lifestyle by attracting all-age groups for residents. A one-mile accessible trail will promote serves as an important feature to downtown multi-purpose trail in the downtown Central Park Acc Int ha Area: Gathering and Plaza Central character. and should feature local history and/or natural pavement, lighting, other necessary structures activities. The design of the plaza should include gatherings during formal events and informal rdscape plaza with adual function of group ernal Loop Trail: The development Loop of a ernal ess to trail systems: Link the downtown downtown the Link A SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 65 Mandela Parkway, Oakland Mandela Parkway, Mandela Parkway, Oakland Mandela Parkway, Wayfinding System Wayfinding e City should consider a few potential sites based on on based sites potential a few consider should e City Th ded Seating and Social Space Social and ded Seating nage and Wayfinding System Wayfinding and nage ry Monument and Parking Areas Areas Parking ry and Monument Sig Sha Ent Implementation Strategy: Implementation the park assessments and recommendations, parcel availability, cost of land acquisition, acquisition, land of cost availability, parcel recommendations, and assessments park the downtown the regarding outreach public conduct should City The factors. other and and determined been has site park the When activities. and programs Park Central design comprehensive a conduct should consultant design a and City the acquired, represents best that park urban quality a create to order in process documentation and Vegas. Las downtown of future and past the

During the public outreach process shaded pedestrian corridors were also mentioned mentioned also were corridors pedestrian shaded process outreach public the During helps bicycling and walking Comfortable connectivity. enhance help to times numerous businesses. and attractions downtown space, open parks, to issues accessibility address experience. walking a safer promote will corridors pedestrian along lighting Adequate inclusive is network entire the ensure further can improvements pedestrian and trail Overall, abilities. and groups age all to Convenience and safe travel to parks and nearby attractions requires the City to establish establish to City the requires attractions nearby and parks to travel safe and Convenience area downtown the within connectivity Greater system. pedestrian and trail well-defined a and distances bikeable or walkable within parks visit to members community lead will mentioned frequently was trails multi-purpose of development The access. safe provides link should systems trail that suggested participants Community outreach. public during healthier a non-vehicular promote and destinations downtown other to spaces open lifestyle. DOWNTOWN TRAIL AND CONNECTIVITY ENHANCEMENT TRAIL CONNECTIVITY AND DOWNTOWN • • • DOWNTOWN CORE DOWNTOWN • 66 CHAPTER 4 Downtown Core space open DOWNTOWN CORE and trail network LEGEND District Boundary District Vacant Parcels Parcels Owned City and trail network parkExisting potential and Potential Bike Lane/Route Existing Bike Lane/Route Potential Path Use Shared Path Use Existing Shared TrailPotential Sidewalk Existing Sidewalk Trail Civic Park, Space Phoenix Grand Park, Los Angeles Bryant Park, New York City SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 67

CENTENNIAL PLAZA CENTENNIAL BONNEVILLE AVE

3RD STREET CORRIDOR CORRIDOR STREET 3RD 3RD STREET 3RD CITY HALL PLAZA POTENTIAL PARK POTENTIAL SYMPHONY PARK SYMPHONY

MAIN CORRIDOR STREET MAIN STREET MAIN FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUTURE Park expansion, outdoor expansion, Park fitness,repurpose park space, pedestrian bridge Upgrade site furnishing, reprogram plaza, add shade shade add plaza, reprogram furnishing, site Upgrade trees. Address the impact of homelessness, safety and cleanliness issue. 5’ Class Provides II a along corridor. trail key this 5’ shaded pedestrian realm. Central plaza and gathering, loop trail, shaded shaded trail, loop gathering, and plaza Central seating and social space, entry and parking area, signage and wayfinding system. TORTOISE TRAILCORRIDOR TORTOISE N/A EXISTING USES

Outdoor event and art space Plaza adjacent to historic 5th Street School. Located the in downtown core on Lewis Corridor. Avenue Private vacant parcel to be acquired GRAND CENTRAL PKWY CENTRAL GRAND

- I-15 SIZE 1.9 acres 1.0 acres 1.5-2.5 acres 1.5-2.5

PARK NAME PARK Symphony Park Centennial Plaza Downtown Central Park Trail Improvement Trail

DOWNTOWN CORE IMPROVEMENT SUMMARY IMPROVEMENT CORE DOWNTOWN DOWNTOWN CORE DOWNTOWN 68 CHAPTER 4 DOWNTOWN NORTH well as education. these districts with the history of Las Vegas and provides opportunities for recreation as interpretation along both the bike and pedestrian trail routes reinforces the importance of key attractions and historic sites. Improved signage, wayfinding, areas for resting heritageand aspects in the Historic Westside and Cashman districts and connection to North along the existing Pioneer Trail route provides opportunity to share cultural and Developing awell-defined, safe and an easy-to-access trail system throughout Downtown CHARACTER AND OPPORTUNITIES • • • • strategies to carry into the future: resources. Some of these improvements will require programming and implementation space for the community and enhancing the trail system to showcase historical and culture North to fulfill the districts’ goals of identifyingpotential parcels to provideparks and open followingThe recommendations and opportunities KEY RECOMMENDATIONS •

Con Crea Enha Ide neighborhoods. downtown Pro and address safety along each route. mote community level parks and/or active recreation programs to meet the need of ntify and establish small parks and open space close to the trail route for accessibility. sider re-purposing park space that is currently closed. nced signage,nced wayfinding, and cultural the Pioneer components on Trail. te abetter non-vehicular connection from downtown north to the downtown core should applied be to the Downtown SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 69 PARKS INSIDE INSIDE Spaces Furnishings Shade Trees Upgrade Site Signage & Wayfinding in Park System Increased Plant PARK & Social Gathering Species & Diversity Seating Arrangements Seating Arrangements CONDITION PROGRAMS AMENITIES & Repurpose Existing Repurpose Area Park QUALITY QUANTITY of the Park Address Illegal Use Address PARK PARK ACCESS PARK DISTRIBUTION PARKS OUTSIDE OUTSIDE Playground at Ethel Pearson Park Pearson Ethel at Playground Grass Lawn And Basketball Court Court And Basketball Lawn Grass dentify a park theme and character character and theme park a dentify I Increasing access to the park would attract more residents to use and and use to residents more attract would park the to access Increasing unity Participation Access: ting and Social Gathering Space Improvement: Consider renovating nt Shade Trees Shade nt xible xible and to Shared be re-arranged Use should courts Area: Basketball

Comm Pla provide new opportunities for outdoor programming and to support events. Implementing Implementing events. support to and programming outdoor for opportunities new provide additional an and access in aid will district the in system wayfinding and a signage community. the for connectivity enhance would Avenue Washington West along trail Park accommodate flexible active recreation use, such as volleyball and pickleball. With With pickleball. and volleyball as such use, recreation active flexible accommodate an within achieved be can this equipment, portable and markings field multi-use a support to be programmed could area lawn passive existing The budget. affordable would Park Pearson Ethel onsite, programs active more With game. soccer five-a-side facilities. park the enjoy to members community additional attract Fle to represent the Historic Westside. The park could include works from local artists and and artists local from works include could park The Westside. Historic the represent to street the across School Westside Historic the at exhibition the to similar photographers Pioneer on place educational an as be programmed could park The park. the from historical the accent to site on boards interpretive permanent or temporary with Trail, trail. the of significance Sea opportunities. gathering social and seating hardscape providing with space park the events. community and social support would facilities associated and space The Park Theme,Art and Cultural Features:

• • • • • Park Opportunities Park •

ETHEL PEARSON PARK PEARSON ETHEL West and E Street at located park neighborhood a 2.59-acre is park in park Pearson Ethel operating only the as Currently, Interstate-15. of north just Avenue Washington and event, community use, a passive as serves primarily it district, Westside Historic the theme, a park identifying include park the improve to Opportunities party space. outdoor and issues safety address activities, social support better to program park the expanding elevatemaintenance priorities. DOWNTOWN NORTH DOWNTOWN 70 CHAPTER 4 James GayJames Park current condition repurpose the site for an alternative use. deficiency for the neighborhood. There is opportunity to issues and this has only aggravated the park and amenity park has been closed since the summer 2013 due to safety a frequent gathering area for the homeless population. The from where most residents live. Asaresult, it has become situated at the fringe of the Historic Westside district away space is programmed with abundant amenities, the park is courts, skate park and playground. While its 5.99-acre neighborhood park with alinear lawn area, basketball Located near Owens and BStreet, James Gay park is a JAMES GAY PARK DOWNTOWN NORTH • Park Opportunities

are in higher demand. a future park in amore centralized location where parks open space, or astaging site. The City should consider public ownership and create a linear desert landscape City could take this underutilized site that is already under this parkland to other uses that would benefit the City. The Repurpose existing park: existing Repurpose C onsider repurposing repurposing onsider SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 71 Heritage Park current condition current Park Heritage Aerial view of Heritage Park of Heritage view Aerial Redeveloping the Cashman Field can can Field Cashman the Redeveloping By providing better wayfinding cues such as an entry sign sign entry an as such cues wayfinding better providing By anced Access: ernal ernal Jogging Path and Trail: d/or create active program spaces to attract more users for fitness, social gathering, gathering, social fitness, for users more attract to spaces program active create d/or

on Las Vegas Boulevard, the park could be easier to recognize by local community community local by recognize to be easier could park the Boulevard, Vegas Las on the during Park Heritage of south trails biking and walking Incorporating members. access. improve would redevelopment Center Cashman Enh Int play, and outdoor learning. Site furnishings and park amenities should also be also should amenities park and furnishings Site learning. outdoor and play, amenities. park the enjoy and use to groups all-age for accommodate to modernized Expand Expand Active Programs expand to and opportunity is There Amenities: an introduce a healthier lifestyle to the community by creating a running or jogging trail trail jogging or a running creating by community the to lifestyle a healthier introduce promote could long, 3-miles than less typically trail, loop A short block. the within loop be should plantings Tree residents. downtown for activities fitness outdoor moderate trail loop The area. seating adjacent and pathway the along shade provide to added the as such places, cultural and attractions local connecting by be themed also could Mormon the and Fort Neon Museum.

• Park Opportunities Park • •

HERITAGE PARK HERITAGE recreation, passive for used primarily is Park Heritage Field, Cashman to adjacent Located is park The area. landscape desert and playground shaded lawn, a picnic featuring draws and Library County and Museum History Natural Vegas Las the behind situated way entry a shared is access primary The day. the throughout space outdoor this to users remains that Avenue Washington from entry a secondary is there and museum the with basis. regular on locked DOWNTOWN NORTH DOWNTOWN 72 CHAPTER 4 Sports fieldsSports Orangeat Great County Park,Irvine a high potential of success given the size and opportunity for apublic private partnership has supportive recreational uses in site planning. The identified for the property, consider a range of goals of the City. Aspotential development is thebe best use of the property given several along with additional park improvements may the opportunity for amixed-use development regional complex community, for the sports 10.7-acre site is large enough to anew be baseballAAA team left in 2015. While the potential developers since the Las Vegas 51 been atopic of discussion with the City and The future of the Cashman Field property has CASHMAN COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS FUTURE PARKS AND OTHER DOWNTOWN NORTH the automobile.the on dependency non-motorized and less access surrounding neighborhoods will provide greater connectivity within the property and to Pioneer and Bonanza trail system, improving Since the property is in close proximity to host sports and musical events. in the final site design as well as opportunities to the surrounding community should included be this use as well as others that will best support the downtown area, consideration for providing location. Since active sports fields are lacking in • Park Opportunity

These sports fields could sports These include soccer fields, schools and have limited access for the public. the downtown study area are located at fields: Sports Ex isting sports fields within fields isting sports issues. streetscape elements will help address safety the viaduct. Lighting, shade trees, and other from Downtown the Bonanza to Core across Figure 4.13 illustrates the potential connection and welcoming way to the downtown area. route. The network should also promote asafe with signage, banners, and historic places on its in bringing the story of early Las Vegas to life system. The Pioneer Trail is a good example and culture components are embedded into the North should enhanced be to ensure history The trail and pedestrian network in the Downtown ENHANCEMENT AND CONNECTIVITYTRAIL and arunning track. baseball and softball fields, football fields, 29

SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 73 Part 3 || Big Moves to Neighborhood Rebirth Figure 41: This sign at the park currently sign This park at the limited the outlines 41: Figure residents for access (photo: Diego Alvarez). ACTION 1.3: The community and City must work together to open the park free of the current restrictions (figure 41) k before Neighborhood Park, Irvine Park, Neighborhood Plaza Gateway Westside Historic Riverfront Park, Denver Park, Riverfront 2: Redesign and construct the Ethel Pearson Park Hotel Sign at a proposed gateway plaza at Ethel Pearson Pearson at Ethel plaza at gateway a proposed Sign Hotel will serve plaza The to activatePark. as park a tourist the attraction as as well serve as the into main the gateway (illustration: Diego Alvarez).Westside restored the of View & 40: Mo’Mart Motor 39 Figures T . after ACTION 1. improvements. the repurposed Mo’Mart The redesigned park must incorporate Washington Avenue and D sign in a plaza at the corner of W. parking shall be incorporated Street (figures 39&40). On-street that stop for photographs. In near the plaza to address visitors tree cover must be addition to the gateway plaza, ample provided in the park. Existing Sidewalk Trail Sidewalk Existing SidewalkPotential Trail SharedExisting Use Path SharedUse Path Potential Lane/Route Bike Existing Lane/Route Bike Potential Existing and potential park and potentialExisting park network trail and City Owned Parcels Parcels Vacant District Boundary

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and trail network trail and DOWNTOWN NORTH DOWNTOWN Downtown North open space Downtown 74 CHAPTER 4 DOWNTOWN NORTH DOWNTOWN NORTH IMPROVEMENT SUMMARY Trail Improvement Wayfinding System Wayfinding and Signage Community Park Community Cashman Ethel Pearson Park Pearson Ethel James Gay Park Gay James PARK NAME 10.70 acres 10.70 2.59 acres 2.59 5.99 acres

BONANZA ROAD BONANZA SIZE DOOLITTLE PARK DOOLITTLE - - POTENTIAL PARK Vegas. Las of City by operated Center Cashman to adjacent game soccer and baseball for used primarily stadium Use Mixed space. passive and active Westside with Historic in park neighborhood only the as Serves Closed POTENTIAL PARK EXISTING USES N/A - H STREET

I-15 promote a shared use parking area. parking use ashared promote would This improvement system. irrigation improved and facility restroom wayfinding, trail, accessible ADA fields,court, including sport opportunities recreation active to parking existing surface re-purpose Partially pedestrian realm. pedestrian key corridor. trail5’ along Provide II shaded class cultural places and other local attractions. local other and places cultural facilities, public parks, include information Wayfinding signage and wayfinding system. wayfinding and signage area, parking and entry space, social and seating Central plaza and gathering, loop trail, shaded Repurpose park for other use other for park Repurpose ETHEL PEARSON PARK PEARSON ETHEL FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES POTENTIAL PARK

BONANZA TRAIL CORRIDOR TRAIL BONANZA US-95

MAIN STREET LAS VEGAS BLVD VEGAS LAS PIONEER TRAIL CORRIDOR PIONEER TRAIL HERITAGE PARK CASHMAN FIELD CASHMAN SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 75 te a neighborhood park within the Gateway district as a long-term planning planning a long-term as district Gateway the within park a neighborhood te Wyoming and Street, Main Street, 3rd along corridors street friendly bicycle te and pedestrian infrastructure to promote sustainability, access to different modes of of modes different to access sustainability, promote to infrastructure pedestrian and lore outdoor art venue opportunities to serve downtown occupants and visitors and and visitors and occupants downtown serve to opportunities venue art outdoor lore lement a signage and wayfinding system to guide residents and visitors to parks to parks visitors and residents guide to system wayfinding and a signage lement rease accessibility to the Healing Garden, so it can accommodate a larger volume volume a larger accommodate can it so Garden, Healing the to accessibility rease

and trails. Vegas. Las Downtown for brand art an build project. project. downtown and Strip the between a connection create to Boulevard Avenue/Oakley communities. residential to neighboring Interstate-15 across and safety. and transportation, Exp Imp Exp Crea Crea Inc people. and programs of

• • • • • • KEY RECOMMENDATIONS KEY Downtown the to be applied should opportunities and recommendations following The strategies: implementation detailed future require will and South DOWNTOWN SOUTH DOWNTOWN 76 CHAPTER 4 Existing photos the of Healing Garden DOWNTOWN SOUTH through surface parking and allow for more open space to accommodate other uses. vacant parcels directly to the north of the existing garden, which will increase accessibility close to the 3rd Street and Main Street improvements taking place. The City purchased the wall, the wall was permanently rebuilt in 2018. The site is located in the Arts districtthe 2017 and is Las Vegas mass shooting. Originally constructed as atemporary remembrance The Healing Garden is amemorial space that was built by community members following HEALING GARDEN • • • Park Opportunities •

Upg parcel north of the existing memorial. used for versatile events. The gathering area could located be on anewly acquired Soci On- from 3rd Street. Avenue to provide better access for the newly constructed mixed-use development and the site along Casino Center Boulevard and along the northeast corner of Coolidge Circulation: & Entry Improved located next to atransit stop which provides public transportation directly to the space. Avenue to provide better access to the garden by personal vehicle. The garden is also social gathering space. should provided be for the fountains, and lighting seating, signage, drinking including furnishings Furnishings: site site Parking & Accessibility: CreateGatheringSpace: al aprogrammable social gathering space to be raded Site Site raded Site Site OUTSIDE PARKS Im On-site parking will located be along Coolidge Access to Trail System System inCity & Wayfinding Signage Private Developer Partnership with Site Development DISTRIBUTION prove entry points at the southern portion of PARK ACCESS Entry &Parking Entry Areas Community OutreachCommunity Repurpose Existing PARK Park Area Documents Construction Schematic Design Conceptual & QUANTITY QUALITY Add Lighting PARK CONDITION AMENITIES & PROGRAMS Signage & Wayfinding Signage Enhance Seating& Flexible &Shared- Gathering Spaces Identification Theme &Feature System inPark Upgrade Site Use Area Furnishings INSIDE PARKS SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 77 al Gathering Area Gathering al ded Seating and Social Space Social and ded Seating promote bicyclists to visit the park from their neighborhoods. The pathway material can can material pathway The neighborhoods. their from park the visit to bicyclists promote use. recreational for soft-surface a durable or hard be either Soci Sha

DOWNTOWN TRAIL AND CONNECTIVITY ENHANCEMENT TRAIL CONNECTIVITY AND DOWNTOWN enhancement street several automobile-centric, is South Downtown the of much While alike. visitors and residents for bikeability and walkability better provide would projects promote would area downtown the and Strip the between connection a better Creating Pacific Union the enhancing is strategy planning long-term One transportation. sustainable downtown. entire the through runs that path off-street an to Railroad existing The decisions. design behind force be a driving should art public district, Arts the In a temporary as such installations, and exhibits art several showcases Art Trail Street 1st on designs artist of gallery” “aerial an sculptures, artist windows, Hall City in displays art terminus southern the as acts district Arts The benches. artist-designed and banners, street Core. Downtown the in Hotel Nugget Golden the to north to leads which trail, this of the at terminates Boulevard Avenue/Oakley Wyoming along trail bike potential The -15 Interstate across west continues and Park Neighborhood Gateway the of site potential connectivity. provide to • • Aerial view of the monthly First Friday event in the 18b Las Vegas Arts District Vegas Las 18b the in event Friday First monthly of the view Aerial The park can serve serve can park The e development of a multi- of e development Th The location for the potential park is is park potential the for location The ional Trail Connections: essibility:

as an activity hub along the trail networks that run run that networks trail the along hub activity an as will This Strip. the to connect and district the through Reg Acc west runs that trail bike the of terminus the at located the to Boulevard Avenue/Oakey Wyoming along neighboring residential communities. Internal Internal Loop Trail: purpose trail in the downtown Gateway Neighborhood Neighborhood Gateway downtown the in trail purpose downtown for feature important an as serves Park promote will trail accessible one-mile This residents. for groups all-age attracting by lifestyle a healthy multi- and family increase will and jogging and walking interaction. generational

• Park Opportunities Park • • With both passive and active programming, the park park the programming, active and passive both With should Amenities ages. all for uses accommodate should and seating enhanced features, play trees, shade include and path, jogging internal an spaces, gathering social system. trail Vegas Las downtown greater the to access The park could be used to support events that are located located are that events support to be used could park The and markets, farmers parades, as such Street, Main off of other festivals. GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD GATEWAY neighborhood a new district, Gateway the within Located address and parks to access resident increase would park park The area. the within increase population projected the parcels. vacant owned privately obtaining require would

FUTURE PARKS AND OTHER OTHER AND PARKS FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS DOWNTOWN SOUTH DOWNTOWN 78 CHAPTER 4 Downtown space South open and trail network DOWNTOWN SOUTH LEGEND Vacant Parcels Parcels Owned City and trail network parkExisting potential and Potential Bike Lane/Route Existing Bike Lane/Route Potential Path Use Shared Path Use Existing Shared TrailPotential Sidewalk Existing Sidewalk Trail Boundary District Yerba Gardens, Buena San Francisco Lowry Neighborhood Park, Denver Mission Bay Kids Park, San Francisco

SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 79 MAIN CORRIDOR STREET BLVD VEGAS LAS POTENTIAL PARK POTENTIAL

MAIN STREET POTENTIAL PARK POTENTIAL

HEALING GARDEN WYOMING AVE WYOMING BOULDER PARK PLAZABOULDER PARK STUPAK PARK STUPAK FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUTURE

Expand and program the park through design process. Improve topermanent a park by keeping its memorial function and other Opportunities programs. to commission art installation. A neighborhood park developed to serve the increased population active and the social in Passive, future. gathering spaces shouldbe added to the park.

WYOMING AVE CORRIDOR WYOMING AVE INDUSTRIAL ROAD INDUSTRIAL

EXISTING USES I-15 Temporary memorial park with cultural and social significance Private vacant parcel to be acquired SIZE 0.25 acres 2.25 acres

PARK NAME PARK Healing Garden Gateway NeighborhoodPark

DOWNTOWN SOUTH IMPROVEMENT SUMMARY IMPROVEMENT SOUTH DOWNTOWN DOWNTOWN SOUTH DOWNTOWN 80 CHAPTER 4 DOWNTOWN EAST • • East. Each will require detailed implementation strategies in the future: The following recommendations and opportunities could applied be to the Downtown KEY RECOMMENDATIONS • • • •

Casino district. Casino Enh Exp Imp Crea Exp Exp build an art brand for Downtown Las Vegas. unavailable in Downtown the East. of Highway 95 and south to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. and trails. and ance the Fremont Street Corridor with walkability and a connection to the Resort & lement asignage and wayfinding system to guide residents and visitors parksto lore outdoor art venue opportunities to serve downtown occupants and visitors and lore opportunities to acquire and repurpose underutilized parcels into uses currently and the downtown bicycle network to connect to the residential communities north te anew neighborhood park to serve the residents in the Downtown East. SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 81 SEPTEMBER 2018 Fremont Street during the 1940s the during Street Fremont rough outreach, many members of the public asked asked public the of members many outreach, rough Th The Fremont East district would benefit from from benefit would district East Fremont Spaces: The Gathering Public Consistent Tree Canopy: Canopy: Tree Consistent shade the Increasing spaces. public city’s the in shade and canopy tree increased an for with associated temperatures warmer the lower to serves trees leaf broad with canopy year-round. usable and comfortable more spaces make and areas paved urban Outdoor spaces. open and parks its of service of level the increase to partnerships public-private streetscape the along spaces gathering create to opportunity the have owners Parcel public. the to accessible are that

Park Opportunities Park • • DOWNTOWN EAST DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR STREET FREMONT known Vegas, Las of city the for street main historic the is Corridor Street Fremont The The 1930s. the in built hotels and casinos historic and lights neon of display its for a pilot as serves and City the within project ongoing an is Street Fremont of revitalization iconic other to improvements the and Vegas Las downtown of resurgence the for with project and Street Fremont of revitalization the in invested entities numerous are There streets. and residents Vegas Las Many be reduced. also may rate crime the improvements these connectivity accessibility, improving so restaurants the patronize and events attend visitors and visitation increased in result will Corridor Street Fremont the along wayfinding and owners. property and businesses by reinvestment invested entities numerous are there that identified efforts outreach public and travel Stakeholder alike visitors and residents Vegas Las Many Street. Fremont of revitalization the in to opportunities many are There restaurants. to go and events attend to corridor the to Corridor. Street Fremont the along connectivity and accessibility the improve Rendering of future Fremont Street Fremont of future Rendering CITY OF LAS VEGAS • FREMONT STREET LAS VEGAS, NV OPTION 5 zones loading no signs, neon relocated lanes, bike added lighting, historic and trees shade with area pedestrian Enhanced Existing Fremont Street Streetscape Street Fremont Existing 82 CHAPTER 4 CHICAGO CASE STUDY: • • • Park Foundation. nonprofit conservancyMillennium the City of Chicago and the private partnership between possible due to astrong public- Millennium Park was made

Enr the city owns the park. Millennium Park Foundation, while The p million. $490 structure, raising an unprecedented fu This partnership formed the base keep the partnership ongoing today. diverse group of visitors are what ndraising and management management ndraising and iching programs that attract a ark is managed by the DOWNTOWN EAST • •

have astriped bicycle lane to make the downtown street more bike friendly. The corridor is also recommended by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) to receptacles, seating, and planting areas create aspace more desirable for pedestrians. with 5lanes. Expanded sidewalks and street amenities such as bicycle racks, trash Street has alarge 80’ right-of-way and is currently designed around the automobile is to emphasize the importance of pedestrian walkability along the street. Fremont Enh Sig nage &Wayfinding System anced anced Walkability & Bikeability: An integral way to improve the streetscape SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 83 Potential park signage park Potential

Located within walking distance of the the of distance walking within Located key other and corridor Street Fremont a neighborhood district, the in attractions park public first the as serve could park the Given district. East Fremont the in population and tourism of rates increasing both attract would park the area, the in size, park The families. visiting and local vacancy parcel on dependent is which 4.5 2 to from range may price, and area a play include uses Potential acres. events, for plaza outdoor an children, for could amenities Park installations. art and share bike storage, bicycle seating, include restrooms. and lighting, station, FUTURE FUTURE PARKS AND IMPROVEMENTS OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD FREMONT PARK

Given the limited size of this park, a larger a larger park, this of size limited the Given to recommended is park neighborhood Downtown the in space park the increase East. MAYFAIR PLACE PARK PLACE MAYFAIR public the to opened Park Place Mayfair the in park newest the is and 2017 in mini a 0.6-acre is park The area. downtown Founders the of heart the in located park The groups. age all for facilities with district shaded court, a basketball features park grill, and area picnic shaded playground, serves that path jogging and station, fitness Park Place Mayfair community. nearby the limited is there as foot by accessed best is recommendation current The parking. street existing the keep to is Park Place Mayfair for of level service. maintenance DOWNTOWN EAST DOWNTOWN Existing Mayfair Place Park Place Mayfair Existing 84 CHAPTER 4 Tongva Park, Santa Monica Klyde Warren Park, Dallas • • • • • • Park Opportunities DOWNTOWN EAST

the past and future of downtown Las Vegas. and documentation process in order to create aquality urban park that best represents acquired, the City and adesign consultant should conduct acomprehensive design Fremont Park programs and activities. When the park land has been determined and and other factors. The City should conduct public outreach to develop the downtown on park assessments and recommendations, parcel availability, cost of land acquisition, practices. Surface parking should constructed be with sustainable and green infrastructure adequate on-street and off-street parking for both community park users and visitors. downtown Las Vegas and to orient people towards parks and open spaces. Provide Area: Parking and Entry Sig Sha Reg Cen Imp nage and Wayfinding System tral Plaza and Gathering Area ded Seatingded and Social Space ional Trail Connections lementation Strategy: De The City should consider a few potential sites based sign an entry monument to highlight the history of SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 85 I-25 Viaduct Park renderings, Denver renderings, Park Viaduct I-25 Underline Park rendering, Miami rendering, Park Underline A system with similar design treatments treatments design similar with A system ovide adequate on-street and off-street parking for for parking off-street and on-street adequate ovide Pr Amenities such as skate parks and full-size basketball courts that are are that courts basketball full-size and parks skate as such Amenities and Wayfinding System: ark rt rt Courts: en en Space Or and Open flexibility use maximize consider Area that

Dog P Dog Gre accommodate yearly events. both community park users and visitors. Surface parking should be constructed with with be constructed should parking Surface visitors. and users park community both practices. infrastructure green and sustainable Park. Sports Viaduct the for options be viable would public the to open Signage parks, specific to users guiding When area. downtown entire the across be used could signage The functions. or themes park certain identifying be used could signage unique design project park’s the to prior guidelines in be identified should character and forms phase. Spo Entry and Parking Areas:

• • • • Park Opportunities Park •

VIADUCT SPORTS PARK SPORTS VIADUCT to Vegas Las of City the for opportunity an provides Park Sports Viaduct downtown The There 515. Interstate of portions elevated under lot parking vacant existing an repurpose area this over rebuilt is I-515 when funds construction NDOT leverage to opportunity an is a of addition The enhancements. aesthetic and pedestrian to funds allocate partially to the of areas vacant the surround that issues safety address help would park hardscape removed and vacant otherwise an in space a community creating by district, East Fremont features other or area a parking and restrooms, courts, sport have could park The area. reflection would paintings mural and Art features plantings. or irrigation require not do that district. East Fremont the of character local the DOWNTOWN EAST DOWNTOWN 86 CHAPTER 4 • • neighborhood. urban park in the city’s South End 8-acre parking lot into athriving, Boston converted avacant AT INKBLOCK UNDERGROUND CASE STUDY:

outside Boston’s downtown. sport courts, and bicycle paths just street art, dog park, fitness classes, The p under along-term lease. private developer operates the park Ma Using apublic-private partnership, ssDOT built the park and a ark features 24-hour security, Nevada, Las Vegas. a connection between the downtown and the University of through the Downtown two East districts and will serve as proposed Spencer Greenway Trail runs from north to south City of North Las Vegas, and the greater downtown. The north, cutting connectivity off between Cashman, the the Fremont East district and the Cashman district to the north and south. Highway 95 creates adivide between improve connections from the downtown area to the Streetscape improvements in Downtown the East will ENHANCEMENT DOWNTOWN AND CONNECTIVITY TRAIL DOWNTOWN EAST Underline Park in Melbourne, Australia SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 87 Underline Park in Melbourne, Australia Melbourne, in Park Underline

Potential Bike Lane/Route Bike Potential Potential SidewalkPotential Trail SharedExisting Use Path Shared Use Path Potential Lane/Route Bike Existing City Owned Parcels Parcels Vacant District Boundary Trail Sidewalk Existing Existing and potential park and potentialExisting park network trail and

LEGEND DOWNTOWN EAST DOWNTOWN 88 CHAPTER 4

DOWNTOWN EAST DOWNTOWN EAST AREA IMPROVEMENT SUMMARY

Trail Improvements Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Fremont Mayfair Place Park Place Mayfair Viaduct Sports Park Sports Viaduct Corridor Street Fremont PARK NAME LAS VEGAS BLVD VEGAS LAS

US-95 2.5 acres 2.5 0.65 acres 0.65 4.00 acres 4.00 SIZE POTENTIAL PARK - - Private vacant parcel to be acquired be to parcel vacant Private nearby community. nearby serve to space playground and recreation active with park constructed Newly Parking lot, city’s area. staging along the corridor. attractions and features cultural strong with Vegas Las of city the to main street Historic EXISTING USES EXISTING N/A

FREMONT STREET 6TH STREET 6TH area’s key attractions. the and corridor Fremont Street the to distance walking is within asite that Select plaza. outdoor features, play as such area, within features the with population increased the serve to park neighborhood urban An extension. light corridor, trails rail along Fremont street future Improve access to downtown trail system downtown to access Improve local character. local reflect to paintings and features art Add park. dog facility, and area restroom parking courts, recreation 95 Highway site active under with use A special gathering spaces. gathering public outdoor and structures trees, shade Add FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES POTENTIAL PARK FREMONT STREET CORRIDOR STREET FREMONT 6TH STREET CORRIDOR POTENTIAL PARK

POTENTIAL PARK BRUCE STREET SPENCER GREENWAYSPENCER TRAIL CORRIDOR TRAIL SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 89

The Medical district has existing bicycle lanes and pedestrian paths running along several several along running paths pedestrian and lanes bicycle existing has district Medical newly The the and Lane, Shadow Avenue, Drive/Bonneville throughways—Alta main its of areas key these Enhancing Boulevard. Junior King Luther Martin of portion constructed modern and community a livable as district Medical the of development the in critical is work environment. The City of Las Vegas does not currently own any parcels within the Medical district and and district Medical the within parcels any own currently not does Vegas Las of City The a large that Given a park. to distance a walkable of outside falls zone the of a majority space open and parks create to opportunities owned, privately is district the of portion parks partnership public-private Such partnerships. public-private to limited somewhat are the through running roads central the along sites opportunity within be included could area. the densifying toward moves City the as district MEDICAL DISTRICT CHARACTER AND OPPORTUNITIES AND CHARACTER DISTRICT MEDICAL With the goal to establish the Medical district as a driving force in the downtown economy economy downtown the in force a driving as district Medical the establish to goal the With 2045 Vision the Nevada, Southern in research and healthcare for center a top as and a in bringing of goal the with projects development large-scale several proposes Plan Included Vegas. Las downtown in works and studies, lives, that population educated more development mixed-use including development of feet square gross share 19,000 is plan the in trails/bike bike and linkages, green transit, convenient in bringing streets, major on King Luther Martin along transit multi-modal the expand to proposes City The stations. presents core—this downtown the and district the between and Drive, Rancho Boulevard, expanded an through district Medical the into connections better create to opportunity an trail network. CHARACTER AND OPPORTUNITIES AND CHARACTER outlined is and City the for hub office and healthcare existing the is district Medical The Center, Medical University the are area the in institutions Current area. growth a key as Dental of School UNLV the Hospital, Specialty Horizon Center, Medical Hospital Valley Department. Police Metropolitan Vegas Las the and Medicine, MEDICAL DISTRICT MEDICAL 90 CHAPTER 4 AREA IN DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC PLAZA CASE STUDY: • • • • • KEY RECOMMENDATIONS MEDICAL DISTRICT of Las Vegas and Summerlin. that location. This provides agreater connection to the rest of downtown and to the west Shadow Lane, so the trail corridors should take a “spine” approach and emanate from 2045 Plan. Development opportunity site based these off plans two is centralized around areas of development, based on the Medical district Facilities Master Plan and the Vision locations of existing and proposed public transit lines and where the City has planned Additionally, improvements to the on-street trails within the Medical district should align with in underutilized areas. friendly and should include abuffered bicycle lane, increased shade coverage, and art within the downtown area. Trail connections should both be pedestrian- and bicycle- along major corridors to the east and north are critical locations for trail enhancements dividing agents between with the rest of the downtown. Connections across the highways the district. Interstate 15 and Highway 95, which border sides two of the district,as the act City as moves to incorporate more housing, jobs, and educational facilities within Connectivity between the Medical district and the rest of the downtown area is essential DOWNTOWN AND CONNECTIVITY TRAIL ENHANCEMENT •

areas. key access routes. Dev an Trail enhancements connectivity along Drive, Alta Shadow Lane, Charleston Boulevard, Inc Crea Enh Exp Downtown Core. Downtown d Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Junior King Luther Martin d orporate NDOT landscape areas when applicable. ance the pedestrian zone through better connections between potential amenity and the bicycle network and promote abike share system. elopment of new parks and open space through apublic-private partnership along te better bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly connections between the district and the SYSTEM-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS 91 Mandela Parkway, Oakland Mandela Parkway, Denver Park, Greenway Stapleton

Existing Bike Lane/Route Bike Existing Lane/Route Bike Potential Potential SidewalkPotential Trail SharedExisting Use Path Shared Use Path Potential District Boundary Trail Sidewalk Existing City Owned Parcels Parcels Vacant Existing and potential park and potentialExisting park network trail and

LEGEND MEDICAL DISTRICT MEDICAL 92 CHAPTER 4 MEDICAL DISTRICT DOWNTOWN MEDICAL AREA IMPROVEMENT SUMMARY development private within space Public Improvement Connectivity and Trail PARK NAME SIZE - -

S RANCHO DRIVE USES EXISTING N/A - commercial projects. or housing within private space public outdoor Promote within area. realm the pedestrian Improved Alta. Trail along improvement corridor FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES POTENTIAL PARK

SHADOW LANE SHADOW LANE CORRIDOR TORTOISE TRAIL

CORRIDOR

CHARLESTON BLVD

ALTA DRIVE

MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD KING LUTHER MARTIN I-15

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