LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The City of Las Vegas has approved the sale of the Desert Pines Golf Course to developers for $17.45 million. The nearly 95-acre site, located off Mojave and Bonanza, is set to be transformed into a mixed-income housing development, complete with retail spaces, outdoor areas, and more.
The development, approved during Wednesday’s city council meeting, is expected to cost around $500 million and is slated to begin in June 2026.
Daniel Falcon, a consultant with developer McCormack Baron Salazar, emphasized the project’s community-driven approach.
“This process started with community input and what they wanted,” he said.
The plan includes more than 1,500 residential units, with a mix of rental and for-sale options.
“The rental units will have affordability for families from about $23,000 a year up to $60,000 in the affordable range,” Falcon said.
Public opinion on social media has been mixed. On X, a user known as The Captain LV expressed support, stating, “We need more affordable housing and we’ve got plenty of golf courses, so I’d say it’s a good move.” However, on Facebook, viewer Linda Baker expressed reservations, saying she’s “not so sure about it.”
A resident voiced concerns about potential traffic and overpopulation.
Falcon addressed these issues, explaining, “In terms of traffic, we designed a site plan to have several different entrances and exits, but also to create a pedestrian network to be able to connect to local public transits so people don’t have to use a car.”
The development plan outlines residential homes in yellow, mixed-use buildings like affordable senior living in purple, commercial retail stores in pink, and a 10-acre recreational area known as Parcel 10.
“We also created a network of walking paths and trails that’ll be shaded so people can get out, walk around the neighborhood, see their neighbors connect that way, so it’s important to build that in for a complete neighborhood, and that’s what we want to make sure we do,” Falcon said.
The developers are also focusing on sustainable practices, with plans to build an early education center and implement zero-scape landscaping to reduce water usage. Falcon stated, “They will plant trees around the buildings and use a special type of landscaping aimed at reducing the use of water while plants maintain their purpose of providing shade.”
