FAQs – Southern Nevada Strong

Q: How does Southern Nevada Strong get implemented?

The Southern Nevada Regional Policy Plan ( 14MB PDF ) was adopted by all local governments in the urbanized area in 2014, committing to using the Plan as a guide for policies and plans at their local agency. Several agencies have since updated their comprehensive growth plans and development codes to better align with the values of Southern Nevada Strong. These efforts are shared and discussed at the Steering Committee.

Q: Why do we need Southern Nevada Strong?

By 2050, Southern Nevada’s population will grow to over 3 million people. Without careful planning, this could lead to more traffic, higher housing and transportation costs, increased heat, and more water use. Local governments and community groups need to work together to improve life in the region and create better opportunities for everyone. We need to plan and coordinate across the region to build a better Southern Nevada for everyone .

Q: What is RTC’s role in Southern Nevada Strong?

In 2016, RTC created its regional planning team as part of its Metropolitan Planning Organization . and integrated administration of the plan into its existing structure and efforts. Our job includes raising awareness of the plan, supporting its implementation by providing research and data, facilitating collaboration among local governments and community groups, and involving the public in planning discussions and studies. We are empowering Nevadans to take action to create the communities they want to live in through several key initiatives: Educating Community Leaders: Advancing transit-oriented development (TOD) by sharing best practices from across the country. Enhancing Coordination: Increasing collaboration among community partners to access new funding from both public and private sources. Encouraging Public Participation: Promoting the Southern Nevada Strong vision to engage the community in the public process. Measuring Progress: Tracking implementation progress and sharing data to keep everyone informed.