LAS VEGAS valley

SOUTHERN NEVADA COMMUNITIES

Southern Nevada’s three largest cities; Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas are located in Clark County. While within proximity to one another, each city is fully independent. The most recent U.S. census figures put Clark County population at more than 2 million residents.

Las Vegas: While Las Vegas has always been revered for its exciting nightlife, upscale dining, retail, and entertainment offerings have taken the city to a new level. Las Vegas is also coming into its own with the expansion of non-

gaming industries, bringing high-tech companies, notable educational, medical research facilities, and cultural arts offer- ings to the table.

North Las Vegas: While some confuse North Las Vegas with the “northern part” of Las Vegas, this flourish- ing area is an independent city unto itself. With a population of more than 200,000, several successful master-planned communities have fueled economic development in North Las Vegas by attracting new business and retail amenities to the area. A proactive city government has led the way in creating a technology hub in the area. The city is home to the bulk of Southern Nevada’s manufacturing, technology, distribution, and industrial facilities.

Henderson: With a population estimated at more than 252,000, Henderson has evolved from a small suburb of Las Vegas into a flourishing community. Created for Basic Magnesium Inc.’s defense plants during World War ll, Hen-

Henderson is now home to award winning master-planned communities, a revitalized downtown business hub and an array of parks, recreational facilities, dining, and retail options.

South/Southeast Valley: This sprawling are of the valley is home to both established neighborhoods and some of the area’s most popular master-planned and retirement communities. It also features popular entertainment options including the District at Green Valley Ranch, the Henderson Parks & Recreation Department’s Multigenerational Center, and Outdoor Amphitheater.

Southeast Las Vegas is home to several new elementary, middle, and high schools. It has easy access to other areas of the valley through convenient access to interstate 215 and U.S. Highway 95. The area is within close proximity to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, and Hoover Dam. Some of the valley’s southeast communities include Anthem, Green Valley Ranch, Lake Las Vegas, and Seven Hills.

North/Northwest Valley: Most locals refer to the entire northwestern portion of Las Vegas as "Summerlin", the award-winning Howard Hughes master-planned community that established this region of the valley. However, this area has grown to include an abundance of residential amenities, including upscale dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities. Summerlin is still a mainstay of the region, but housing options now range from condominiums and age- restricted communities to elite guard-gated custom homes.

The valley's largest assemblage of golf courses can be found in the northwest. Courses include the Badlands, Painted Desert, Los Prados, and Angel Park. Shopping options include the Meadows Mall, Boca Park and Tivoli Village, as well as a number of trendy strip centers. Several neighborhood casinos, such as Santa Fe Station, Suncoast, and Red Rock Resort offer fine dining and gaming. Select neighborhoods in the northwest valley include Centennial Village, Desert Shores, and Queensridge.