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The UNLV Traffic Safety Research Office recently hosted an immersive, two-week program designed to guide high school students on how to redesign roads with a focus on safety. Participants live on campus at UNLV for the duration of the program while they explore modes of transportation, urban infrastructure planning, pedestrian safety, and various career opportunities. They also offer college preparation and life skills activities, college seminars, UNLV lab tours, field trips, peer mentoring sessions with UNLV students, and exciting group projects.
Commissioner Naft attended on July 22 to discuss aspects of road safety, ranging from transportation infrastructure to key safety details. The Commissioner engaged with participants and stressed the importance of keeping our roads safe not only for drivers, but for pedestrians and all users.
“It is critical that we prioritize road safety for all users," said Michael Naft. "I commend the students who have participated, facilitators who have volunteered their time, and the organizers, including Erin Breen, for making it all happen."
For more information about UNLV's program, call 702-895-1345 or click here.
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On July 22, Commissioner Naft joined forces with several community partners to provide a Health and Wellness Fair at the Searchlight Community Center.
Services provided at the event included dental screenings, eye screenings, blood pressure checks, healthy eating education, CPR demonstration, a computer giveaway, backpacks for students, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables for participants to take home.
"Events like these promote the importance of prioritizing health in your everyday life, and makes it more accessible to the community. By establishing the foundation one needs to lead a healthy life, we can continue to keep our communities well."
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Commissioner Naft visited independent businesses, new developments, and major employers based in the District. Meeting with local business owners, developers, and employees, the day consisted of discussion about upcoming and ongoing projects, learned more about businesses, and answered any questions or concerns they had.
The day began with a presentation at Pinkbox commemorating the grand opening of their new location in Laughlin.
Next, the Commissioner visited the newly developed commercial office space, Axiom. The space reflects a contemporary, eco-friendly, and energy efficient office space that is now open to the public. After making a stop at the Warby Parker lab, he checked out the progress within the UNLV Office of Economic Development at the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. At 122 acres with approximately 93 acres of dedicated tech space, the mixed-use Harry Reid Research and Technology Park will serve as UNLV’s tech incubator, advancing research, business development, and economic growth in Clark County. Wrapping up the day, the Commissioner stopped by the newest Café Lola, located on Rainbow and Warm Springs.
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 In continuous efforts to lower urban temperatures, The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) recently established a new program increasing the number of trees planted in our community to improve resiliency to extreme heat. This tree-planting initiative is part of the Water Smart Landscapes rebate program, where participants can receive $100 per tree for all new trees that meet the program’s 50 percent coverage requirements during a grass landscape conversion.
Since trees require less water than grass to maintain while offering significant benefits to the community, such as shade and lowered ground temperatures, adding more trees remains a community-wide initiative. Click here to learn more about the incentive, program requirements, and tips for tree health and watering.
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On July 14, Commissioner Naft joined the Nigro family in welcoming their fifth non-gaming hotel within Clark County. The Springhill Suites, located on Decatur Boulevard and Sunset Road, features 75,000 square feet of spacious and comfortable suites, alongside several amenities and communal spaces. They were presented a proclamation recognizing their opening.
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On Monday, July 10th, Commissioner Naft kicked off the WNBA Allstar Game at Clark County’s iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign. In partnership with the World Champion, Las Vegas Aces, Naft hosted a light-changing ceremony where the Las Vegas lights were lit orange to celebrate the occasion.
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Commissioner Naft hosted a Coffee and Conversation event at Grouchy John’s Coffee, located on Maryland Parkway and Wigwam Avenue. He met with neighbors, answered questions, and enjoyed the company of new and longtime friends.
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Commemorating the grand opening of their first location within Clark County, Commissioner Naft attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for La Popular, located in the Palms casino. Commissioner Naft presented a proclamation highlighting their presence in the community. |
As construction on Silverado Ranch Community Center continues, heavy progress is being made weekly. The metal framing for the first floor exterior walls complete, the roofing on the gymnasium has begun, and the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning duct work is in the process of being installed in the gymnasium.
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Commission Meetings
August 1 at 9:05 a.m.
August 15 at 9:00 a.m.
Government Center (500 S Grand Central Pkwy.)
Zoning Meetings
August 2 at 9:00 a.m.
August 16 at 9:00 a.m.
Government Center (500 S Grand Central Pkwy.)
Click here to view Town Advisory Board and Citizen Advisory Council August dates.
Click here for more events at the West Flamingo Senior Center, and click here for more events at the Helen Meyer Community Center.
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