New land has been secured for the reconstruction of nearly 100 homes for residents of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas, marking a major milestone in the state’s effort to address long-standing housing issues in the historically segregated neighborhood.
During a recent budget presentation, Steve Aichroth, Administrator of the Nevada Housing Division, updated lawmakers on the progress of the new Windsor Park community, which is being funded through the Windsor Park Environmental Justice Act (SB450). “We still have concerns about getting the project done within the timeline,” revealed Aichroth, referencing the state’s ongoing race against time to deliver on its promises.
The new site, encompassing nearly 20 acres, lies adjacent to the original Windsor Park neighborhood and will support the construction of up to 94 homes — an important step toward resolving the housing instability that has plagued the community. Homes in the original neighborhood were damaged by land subsidence after water was pumped from an underground aquifer, leaving many residents in structurally compromised homes for decades…