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Redevelopment agency pulls proposed $15M rehabilitation of New Orleans Square after questions on cost, tenants and private partnership
Summary
Clark County staff presented a $15 million, 36–48 month rehabilitation plan for four buildings at New Orleans Square (900 Liberace Ave). Commissioners raised concerns about cost, tenant displacement, master‑developer options and partnerships; the item was pulled for further study.
Clark County Redevelopment Agency staff on July 16, 2025, presented a preliminary plan to rehabilitate 900 Liberace Avenue — known as New Orleans Square — and then paused the proposal after commissioners and tenants raised questions about cost, tenant displacement and whether a private master developer might better deliver the project.
John Advent, deputy director with Real Property Management, described a scope focused on code compliance, life‑safety upgrades and long‑term maintenance across four two‑story retail/office buildings totaling about 72,500 square feet. “The intent of this scope is to address the facility from a code compliance, fire life safety, and general long term maintenance of the building,” Advent said during his presentation.
Staff estimated an all‑in project budget of about $15,000,000 with a 36–48 month timeline from design through completion. The proposed work would add a fire sprinkler system and alarm across all four buildings; upgrade public…
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