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Las Vegas RDA approves $200,000 contract with Corporation for Supportive Housing to train faith‑based landowners
Summary
The Redevelopment Agency approved a professional services agreement, not to exceed $200,000, with the national nonprofit Corporation for Supportive Housing to provide a one‑year 'Academy' of six in‑person sessions and individualized technical assistance to faith‑based and other property owners in the Historic West Side, running through June 2027.
The City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency on July 15 approved a professional services contract (not to exceed $200,000) with the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) to provide capacity‑building and technical assistance to faith‑based and other nontraditional property owners in the Historic West Side redevelopment area.
Dina Babsky introduced the item as a follow‑on to the Jackson Street redevelopment work and said CSH will deliver hands‑on support to help community landowners take concepts to project fruition. Brooke Paige, managing director with CSH, said the program will run for one year starting after the meeting (through June 2027) and will include an Academy of six in‑person sessions on topics such as organizational readiness, project feasibility, partnerships, financing, construction and long‑term operations, plus individualized, one‑on‑one technical assistance for participating project teams.
Paige said CSH will draw on a bench of roughly five to seven subject‑matter experts and will partner with local contractors to provide coaching and keep projects from “getting stuck.” "One of the most important outcomes of this effort is building local capacity," Paige said, adding that organizers expect the program to expand the pipeline for affordable housing in the Historic West Side.
Councilmember Summers Armstrong voiced strong support, saying many vacant acres in the historic West Side are controlled by faith‑based organizations and that the program aligns with prior engagement. Councilmember Kelly asked about reports of property owners’ concerns — including fears of eminent domain — and staff and Paige said outreach is intended as a warm handoff through the annual faith‑based summit followed by individualized engagement.
Summers Armstrong moved to approve the contract; the chair called the vote and the motion carried. Staff said the item is related to City Council item 24‑R‑48‑2026 and that contract execution will follow.
