Commission approves tentative map to subdivide former Harrah's site into 33 commercial and condominium parcels

The Reno Planning Commission on June 16 approved a tentative map that restructures the former Harrah’s Reno property into a set of condominium-style commercial parcels to enable mixed-use redevelopment under a project branded as Reno Revival.

What was approved The tentative map (LDC25-00060) merges the existing 19 parcels and subdivides the property into 33 parcels, including separate parcels for a hotel tower, residential blocks, retail and office floors, a parking garage, plaza space and various common elements. The mapping approach creates distinct 3‑D commercial condominium parcels that allow ownership or leasing of individual floors or units within the existing structures; it is intended to simplify future financing, leasing and phased redevelopment of retail, offices, residential and hospitality uses.

Staff analysis and conditions Jeff Foster, associate planner, explained that because most proposed uses on the site are similar to past uses, staff did not require a traffic study at the tentative-map phase. Staff recommended deleting an earlier draft condition (Condition 8) that referenced a midblock crosswalk across University Way; staff said any such midblock crossing or circulation design would require a subsequent traffic study during design and building permits and should not be a lingering tentative-map condition. The commission approved the tentative map with deletion of Condition 8 and the conditions in the staff report.

Applicant presentation and context Garrett Gordon, representing the applicant, said the split into condominium parcels is a practical tool — common in larger urban projects and frequent in Las Vegas — to facilitate phased redevelopment of retail, hospitality and office space and to enable buyers to own specific floors or parcels. The applicant said the property will be redeveloped with mixed uses including apartments rather than residential condominiums, retail and hospitality. The applicant also noted coordination with county surveyor and assessor offices is underway to finalize recordation.

Public comment and access/circulation One written public comment and one on‑site speaker appeared in the record but raised no objection that required changes to the tentative map; the applicant and staff said circulation across University Way and how residents will access the east-side parking garage remain under study and will be addressed in subsequent engineering, sign, and traffic reviews. The applicant confirmed they are coordinating with public works and other departments on University Way activation and accessibility; the skybridge over University Way will not be a primary resident access route and may be rethought to favor street activation.

Ending: next steps The commission approved the tentative map; the applicant expects to proceed to a final map and subsequent permit submittals. Any future street‑level changes that affect crosswalks or University Way circulation will require a traffic study and public‑works review during the building‑permit or improvement plan stage.