New Orleans Square Businesses Await County Decision on Redevelopment
- Clark County commissioners have delayed a decision on the future of the aging New Orleans Square shopping center, leaving tenants uncertain about relocation plans or whether the property...
- During a Clark County Redevelopment Agency meeting on October 21, 2026, commissioners discussed Nevada state laws governing relocation and redevelopment.
- Updated figures presented at the meeting revealed that project expenses have ballooned following the discovery of additional structural deficiencies.
Clark County commissioners have delayed a decision on the future of the aging New Orleans Square shopping center, leaving tenants uncertain about relocation plans or whether the property will be demolished or rehabilitated, KTNV reported.
The Redevelopment Agency Meeting
During a Clark County Redevelopment Agency meeting on October 21, 2026, commissioners discussed Nevada state laws governing relocation and redevelopment. After facing questions and confusion regarding the statutes, commissioners postponed further discussion until November to give themselves more time to review the legal requirements. Staff received instructions to begin drafting a relocation proposal for future presentation.
Escalating Repair and Demolition Costs
Updated figures presented at the meeting revealed that project expenses have ballooned following the discovery of additional structural deficiencies. Demolition of the four buildings is estimated to cost $3.8 million. Bringing the structures up to code carries a price tag of $21.4 million, while making them fully leasable would require $25.3 million to replace storefront glass and HVAC systems.
Sabrina Saffel, manager of the longtime tenant Violin Outlet, expressed concern that the rapidly rising construction costs might discourage commissioners from taking action. Because at some point, it might get to the point where it is not worth their time or effort to renovate, and you know, that’s truly what we’re hoping for, is for them to renovate and bring life back to this little community of ours,
Saffel said.
Community Survey Results and Tenant Frustration
A community survey conducted in September by Brazen Architecture showed that a majority of neighbors and stakeholders favor rehabilitating the complex rather than tearing it down. Monica Gresser of Brazen Architecture noted that the ongoing indecision has already driven some businesses away in recent years. It is a little frustrating that nothing is still happening, and that’s part of the reason why a lot of the businesses left when they did, is because there’s a lot of back and forth and they weren’t really sure what was going to happen,
Gresser said.
Saffel described the current atmosphere as feeling like walking on a tightrope without knowing what direction to turn. Are we going to have 6 months? Are we going to have a year here and then are they going to demolish it? Are we going to be asked to come back? You know, all of these are valid questions, that we just have no idea,
she said.
Upcoming November Deliberations
While tenant frustration persists, some commissioners have acknowledged the need for a resolution. We’ve got to make some decisions for people, that’s our job,
Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick stated at the October meeting.
Commissioners are scheduled to revisit the New Orleans Square matter in November to evaluate the newly requested relocation proposals and determine an official course of action for the property.