Fiscal Year 2027 Historic Preservation Projects and Surveys
Las Vegas
Summary
The commission is putting up $13,333 to match a $20,000 federal grant for a consultant to document the Arts District's history from 1900 to 1990 — preserving the area's intangible history before ongoing development erases it. Boundaries may expand beyond the current 18B district.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
$13,333 in commission funds plus a $20,000 federal grant — about $33,333 total for the study.
Arts District property owners, planners, and preservationists who want the area's history documented before redevelopment.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Historic Preservation Commission - Jul 22, 2026
Staff and commissioners reviewed potential preservation projects for FY2027, prioritizing historic context surveys for the Arts District and Gateway District, as well as updating the Floyd Lamb Park National Register nomination.
Special Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial - May 11, 2026
The Urban Chamber Community Development Corporation received funding to restore windows and exterior features at the historically significant Harrison House.
Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial - Jan 26, 2026
The commission awarded $81,992 to restore the historic 1947 neon sign at the Star Motel in the Arts District. The owners agreed to eventually donate the sign to The Neon Museum for long-term preservation.
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