As Las Vegas experiences ongoing growth, city officials are focusing on increasing access to safe and attainable housing. In Ward 6, Councilwoman Nancy Brune is leading initiatives to expand housing options in the northwest valley. A key project in this effort is the proposed Monument Hills master-planned community, which will include a special focus on military families.
Monument Hills is planned as a 940-acre mixed-use development that will combine residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, parks, open spaces, and public facilities. The project is a public-private partnership designed to meet the needs of the city’s growing population and create a community where residents can live and work close to home.
The development aims to accommodate thousands of future residents and help address the current housing shortage by increasing both the number and variety of homes available. This expansion is seen as important for keeping Las Vegas accessible for families, workers, and city employees.
A notable feature of Monument Hills is its dedicated military housing component. The plan includes about 350 housing units specifically for military personnel connected to Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, and the Nevada National Guard. This approach seeks to address regional demand for military housing while supporting service members who live in Southern Nevada.
Councilwoman Brune stated that this model has national significance: “By placing service members close to work, services and neighborhood amenities, the project strengthens both military readiness and community connection.”
In addition to military housing, Monument Hills will offer parks, recreation spaces, and commercial services intended to reduce travel times and improve convenience for residents. This planning strategy pairs new housing with needed amenities to create a livable and sustainable neighborhood as Las Vegas grows.
Councilwoman Brune views projects like Monument Hills as part of a long-term vision: “They are part of a long-term vision to make sure Las Vegas remains a place where people—including military families—can afford to live, build community and thrive.”
Las Vegas operates under a council-manager government structure with an elected mayor and city council (official government page). The city covers 142 square miles in Nevada (official website) and attracts more than 41 million visitors annually while maintaining about 130 parks and facilities (official website).
As Ward 6 continues its development efforts, officials highlight thoughtful planning around housing expansion as essential for balancing growth with quality of life for all residents.
