Clark County seeks input on revitalizing Chinatown, addressing needs

Lauren Negrete
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Clark County commissioners and interest groups unveiled their Spring Mountain Corridor Redevelopment Plan on Friday morning at Chinatown Plaza, but they’re still looking for public input.

The area of Spring Mountain Road between Las Vegas Boulevard and Rainbow Boulevard is home to numerous Asian restaurants and events. Officials want community input on what’s needed.

The redevelopment plan focuses on preserving culture, supporting small businesses and bringing more people to the Spring Mountain Corridor.

Drivers navigate the parking lot at Shanghai Plaza in Chinatown, an example of needed parking improvements to be addressed in Clark County’s Spring Mountain Corridor Redevelopment Plan. (KLAS)
Drivers navigate the parking lot at Shanghai Plaza in Chinatown, an example of needed parking improvements to be addressed in Clark County’s Spring Mountain Corridor Redevelopment Plan. (KLAS)

Commissioner Justin Jones said another goal is more parking.

“Shanghai Plaza is a parking mess,” Jones explained. “We want to make sure we are addressing those traffic concerns and making this a much more walkable space.”

Owner of Xiao Long Dumplings, Maya Kwong, is taking part in the development plan.

“More traffic to my business, more brand awareness and easier parking, easier entrance and exit for our customers,” Kwong said.

The plan is to revitalize the area with new development.

Parking at Shanghai Plaza in Chinatown, an example of needed improvements to be addressed in Clark County’s Spring Moutain Corridor Redevelopment Plan. (KLAS)
Parking at Shanghai Plaza in Chinatown, an example of needed improvements to be addressed in Clark County’s Spring Moutain Corridor Redevelopment Plan. (KLAS)

Asian Community Development Council Vice President Duy Nguyen said it will bring more investment into the valley.

“This plan is going to bring us to the front and create innovation and small business development and just overall, celebrate diversity,” he said.

The community can fill out an online survey at inspiringspringmountain.com. You can also sign up for project updates.

Overall, the redevelopment plan ensures the Spring Mountain Corridor has a diverse economy, and is a cultural, community gathering space.

There are three phases to all of this.

Phase 1 involves setting a vision and goal planning to run through the summer. Phase 2 involves alternative design discussions. Phase 3 includes final recommendations, which would begin in November.

Community engagement is expected during all three phases.

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