New Housing Development Coming Near Red Rock Canyon
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Southwest Las Vegas is about to get more populated. A new housing development in the Blue Diamond area has been approved this week. The new build will bring 400 single-family homes on Blue Diamond Hill. The Las Vegas Review Journal reported that a vote approved this on Tuesday. The Clark County Zoning Commission was unanimous in the vote. Though there was opposition from Save Red Rock conservation advocates.
Gypsum Resources LLC will have to shut down its mining operations before construction starts. Head Developer James Rhodes also has a few other hurdles to jump through. These include securing sewer services and getting approval for road construction. That paved road will go from Route 159 to the new project.
Commissioner Justin Jones told Las Vegas Review Journal that he voted to approve the project because it honors existing county code (reviewjournal.com). A project larger than 700 acres is classified as “major” and subject to much stricter approval processes. This project falls just shy of that mark.
This probably wasn’t an easy decision for Jones. He used to be the legal counsel for Save Red Rock, a non-profit dedicated to keeping Red Rock Canyon rural. The project proposal initially asked for the building of 3000 homes. And even though a substantially smaller number was approved, deep opposition is still being seen. Mostly from environmentalist who are concerned about the scenic integrity of the land.
The Save Red Rock non-profit previously sent out a petition getting signatures urging the counsel to vote against this proposal. According the reviewjournal.com, the reason was that “‘the application not only appears to violate county code and previous legal agreements,’ but that the project required the use of the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Byway state route, which ‘is already struggling with rapidly increasing traffic and hazardous conditions.’”
Although the non-profit wasn’t successful with their petition, they will be there to make sure all the conditions agreed upon in the proposal will be adhered to.
–Wendy Rush, 96.3KKLZ Las Vegas
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Top 5: Most Dangerous Intersections In Las Vegas
Quite a few more people are going to be in town with the BIG GAME coming up in the next couple of weeks. For that reason, we wanted to remind you of the Top 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Las Vegas! As you drive around the Valley, and more importantly, around Allegiant Stadium just a couple of things to remember. Slow down and drive defensively in our fair city! The Mike & Carla Morning Show just reminding everyone to pay attention.
In fact, we’ve all notice how more and more people moving here. For locals, you have to keep your head on a swivel! With all of us from all over the country, we all have different driving styles. That might be a reason for a lot of the problems on the roads. But that still doesn’t change the fact that driving throughout our city you really have to pay attention!
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Las Vegas
According to a recent KLAS-Channel 8 report, they found these to be the Top 5 most dangerous intersections in Las Vegas over the years…not much has changed. Before you scroll down, other intersection that we might a little dicey…how about Flamingo and Valley View? A lot of stuff going on there, turn lanes and new businesses being built on that corner. Another one that comes to mind is Tropicana and Paradise. Multiple turn lanes, people coming trying to get to the airport, with Paradise turning into a one way at different points.
Something you might not realize is that a lot of the country’s major roadways are oriented east-to-west. So a lot of us will be driving directly into the sun on our commute. So make sure you are a bit more cautious driving around Las Vegas today and maybe for the next few days as people get adjusted to the new season.
Tips To Help You Drive In Southern Nevada
As crazy as it might sound, it just doesn’t happen today, but it also happens around the spring equinox in March as well. Here are a few things that can help . . .
1. Windex the outside AND inside of your windshield. There’s a lot less glare when it’s clean.
2. Keep sunglasses handy. It’s not summer anymore, but you still need them. Polarized sunglasses work best.
3. Slow down. The sun can still momentarily blind you, even with sunglasses on. And keep in mind that other drivers might be struggling too.
Now if you are new to Vegas, you’ll notice right away how bad traffic can be and how drivers, who come from all over the place, bring those specific driving skills from where they’re from and think everything is just fine. Well, guess what? Driving does get a little hectic around the valley and depending on where you’re headed, a few areas you just might want to avoid as you get used to the traffic here.
The Worst Intersections In Las Vegas
Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.
