About Southern Nevada Strong 2050

Over the next 25 years, Southern Nevada will grow from 2.3 million to over 3 million people. In 2015, our community began preparing for this growth through the creation of the original Southern Nevada Strong Regional Policy Plan. Through this effort, our community created a vision for how we wanted to grow to ensure that Southern Nevada remained a place for all to thrive. This effort is called Southern Nevada Strong!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Phase 3

Action Plan

Winter 2025 – 2026

Review the action plan we create to achieve the scenario that was chosen in Phase 2.

Learn More About Phase 3

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Phase 4

Plan Adoption

Spring 2026

Encourage local leaders to adopt SNS 2050 and to implement our shared vision for growth.

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Explore a comprehensive collection of resources, including regional planning projects, community data, and engagement toolkits

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  • Logo and tagline: Southern Nevada Strong - Let's Grow Our Future Together

    Southern Nevada Strong working for you

    Southern Nevada Strong provides a vision and action plan for sustainable growth and reinvestment in existing communities while our region’s population continues to grow. Many [...]

    February 15, 2024
  • Aerial view of downtown Las Vegas with Complete Streets.

    What it means to be Southern Nevada Strong

    Did you know that our valley’s population is expected to reach more than 3 million residents by 2050? One of the RTC’s fundamental roles is [...]

    January 11, 2024