The Las Vegas City Council approved a $17.5 million sale of the Desert Pines Golf Course, clearing the way for a large-scale housing development in East Las Vegas. The 95-acre site, located near Bonanza and Pecos Roads, will be converted into a mixed-use residential community offering approximately 1,500 units.
City officials say the redevelopment project is aimed at addressing the region’s growing housing needs, particularly for low and moderate-income families. Rather than building on untouched land, this project repurposes existing property, part of a broader shift toward infill development.
The $500 million project will unfold in two phases. The first, expected to break ground in 2027, will include 400 homes at market value and 1,100 rental units, with a portion of those designated for low-income families. Construction on the second phase is scheduled to begin in 2030, with full completion expected by 2036.
Plans also include a 10-acre recreational space, along with room for commercial development. The site is located near schools, grocery stores and parks, providing future residents with access to necessary community needs.
Ward 5 councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong hopes this investment will lead to further developments to address housing shortages.
“They all need housing, and if we’re not intentional about how we do that, those people are going to be homeless, which no one wants to see,” she said. “Or, they’re going to leave our community and then we have another problem altogether.”
For many East Las Vegas families, the project represents a long-awaited investment in an area that has often been overlooked for large-scale development. With rising rents and limited affordable housing across the valley, the project is expected to help ease pressure on the housing market while contributing to long-term neighborhood revitalization.
