Initiative Spotlight

The Courtyard Ending Homelessness

The Courtyard Homeless Resource Center was created to support the path to independence for thousands of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Southern Nevada. Serving more than 550 individuals each night, the Courtyard provides more than 110,000 beddings each year, giving those experiencing homelessness a safe place to sleep, along with a plethora of wraparound services on their path to independence. independence

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Priorities & Initiatives

The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE targets specific community needs in four areas: Livability, Innovation, Future and Education.

All Mayor’s Fund programs are sourced and vetted to ensure they are aligned with city priorities, effectively leveraging community resources to produce measurable results.

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Urban Farm

Las Vegas’ Historic Westside is the first neighborhood in the city to have a community-based agricultural farming facility at James Gay Park

Priorities:

  • Livability

Las Vegas Book Festival

The Las Vegas Book Festival is Southern Nevada's premier literary event.

Priorities:

  • Livability

Public Art and Cultural Events

Underwriting public art projects and cultural events that build community pride, celebrate City of Las Vegas’ unique and iconic character.

Priorities:

  • Livability

The Courtyard Ending Homelessness

Supporting the path to independence for the 6,000+ individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Southern Nevada.

Priorities:

  • Livability

The Courtyard Pet Lodging & Services

Providing resources for pets of those experiencing homelessness.

Priorities:

  • Livability

Tree Initiative

Going Green for Good Health is a city program to plant 60,000 trees by 2050 in areas of the city most affected by the urban heat island, including Downtown, East Las Vegas and areas within the Historic Westside.

Priorities:

  • Livability

Youth Sports Initiative

The expansion of youth sports is foundational to helping children build leadership skills, experience teamwork, and improve health and well-being.

Priorities:

  • Livability

Las Vegas Community Healing Garden

The Las Vegas Community Healing Garden is a place of healing and respect for those who were lost on October 1, 2017.

Priorities:

  • Livability