Learn About Southern Nevada Strong 2050
Shaping Our Future
Southern Nevada Strong 2050 will be our community roadmap for achieving affordable housing, higher-paying jobs, and better transportation throughout the region.
Southern Nevada is growing
Our population is projected to exceed 3 million by 2050.
A vision for the future
The original Southern Nevada Strong Plan (2015) set the foundation for smart growth.
Time for an update
Over the last decade, challenges like a pandemic, rising housing costs, and extreme heat have reshaped our region.
Shaping 2050 together
Community members, businesses, and leaders are working to create a stronger, more resilient Southern Nevada.
Shaping Our Future
We’re taking a close look at Southern Nevada to see what’s changed since 2015, how Southern Nevada Strong has made a difference, and what challenges still need fixing. This will help us figure out what improvements are needed next.
Phase 1
Existing Conditions
March – September 2025
Tell us what challenges we are facing and what changes are needed to build a strong future.
Phase 2
Scenario Planning
Fall 2025
Help us explore how our community’s growth might look in the future so we can decide on which outcome works best for everyone.
Phase 3
Action Plan
Winter 2025 – 2026
Review the action plan we create to achieve the scenario that was chosen in Phase 2.
Phase 4
Plan Adoption
Spring 2026
Encourage local leaders to adopt SNS 2050 and to implement our shared vision for growth.
Upcoming Events
News
As pols eye federal land on metro area’s edge, report finds 80K acres for infill development
April 23, 2025-
Study finds 84,000 acres of vacant land in Clark County, paving way for new development
April 21, 2025 
Growing green with Southern Nevada Strong: Embracing sustainability
What do you think about when Earth Day comes around every year? The importance of nature preserves? Endangered animals and ecosystems? Reducing plastics? All of [...]
April 18, 2024
Pop-Up Produce Stands are back at the Bonneville Transit Center!
In the heart of Las Vegas, a vital initiative is underway to address food insecurity, a pressing issue affecting approximately 1 in 8 people in [...]
April 11, 2024
What’s Next for Southern Nevada Strong?
Southern Nevada Strong (SNS) started over 10 years ago, and since its adoption as our Regional Policy Plan, Southern Nevada has gone through many changes. [...]
March 7, 2024
