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Development in downtown Reno brings several benefits to the city and its residents. Here are some reasons why:
Community Engagement & Social Interaction
Vibrant downtown areas serve as gathering places for the community. Well-designed public spaces and mixed-use developments facilitate social interaction, community events, and cultural celebrations. This fosters a sense of community pride and strengthens social ties.
Environmental Sustainability
Development projects can incorporate sustainable design practices, such as energy-efficient buildings, green spaces, pedestrian-friendly layouts, and public transportation access. These measures reduce the city's carbon footprint and promote a more sustainable future.
Economic Growth
Downtown development attracts businesses, tourists, and residents, increasing economic activity. New commercial and residential developments can boost property values, create job opportunities, and generate tax revenue.
Community Engagement & Social Interaction
Vibrant downtown areas serve as gathering places for the community. Well-designed public spaces and mixed-use developments facilitate social interaction, community events, and cultural celebrations. This fosters a sense of community pride and strengthens social ties.
Environmental Sustainability
Development projects can incorporate sustainable design practices, such as energy-efficient buildings, green spaces, pedestrian-friendly layouts, and public transportation access. These measures reduce the city's carbon footprint and promote a more sustainable future.
Economic Growth
Downtown development attracts businesses, tourists, and residents, increasing economic activity. New commercial and residential developments can boost property values, create job opportunities, and generate tax revenue.
Revitalization
Investment in downtown revitalization can breathe new life into neglected or underutilized areas. It enhances the city's image, attracts visitors, and creates a vibrant and attractive destination for locals and tourists alike.
Revitalization
Investment in downtown revitalization can breathe new life into neglected or underutilized areas. It enhances the city's image, attracts visitors, and creates a vibrant and attractive destination for locals and tourists alike.
Increased Cultural & Entertainment Options
Downtown development often creates new cultural and entertainment venues, such as theaters, art galleries, restaurants, and shopping centers. These amenities enhance the quality of life for residents and provide diverse experiences for visitors.
Improved Infrastructure
Development projects often involve infrastructure improvements, including transportation upgrades, public space enhancements, and utility upgrades. These improvements benefit the downtown area and positively impact the surrounding neighborhoods and business districts.
Increased Cultural & Entertainment Options
Downtown development often creates new cultural and entertainment venues, such as theaters, art galleries, restaurants, and shopping centers. These amenities enhance the quality of life for residents and provide diverse experiences for visitors.
Improved Infrastructure
Development projects often involve infrastructure improvements, including transportation upgrades, public space enhancements, and utility upgrades. These improvements benefit the downtown area and positively impact the surrounding neighborhoods and business districts.
Development Resources
Contact
1 E. First Street, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 1900
Reno, NV 89505
Normal Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, excluding holidays. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Divisions
Building & Safety
Phone: 775-334-2063
Manometer Inspection Scheduling: 775-334-2062 Opt. 3
Building Permits: Permits@Reno.Gov
Plan Review: BldgReview@Reno.Gov
Building Official: Bob Flores
Engineering
Phone: 775-785-5888
Manager: Michael Mischel
Email: developmentservices
engineering@reno.gov
Planning – Planner Of The Day
Phone: 775-321-8309
Email: planning@reno.gov
Development Services Administration
Director: Chris Pingree
Management Assistant