Summerlin --
The Master Planned Community
Summerlin Facts
• What
is Summerlin?
Summerlin is a 22,500-acre master-planned
community situated
along the western foothills in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
• What is a master planned community?
The primary land use in a master-planned
community (MPC) is housing
but a distinguishing characteristic of a
major master-planned community is the mix of
commercial land uses or the mix of housing
prices, styles, and densities within the
master plan. The primary thrust of the
development’s planning effort is to create a
particular environment, a sense of place. In
addition to homes and jobs, MPCs typically
include substantial amenity packages
including bike trails, parks, green space,
recreational amenities, and golf courses.
MPCs characteristically stress social and
local community services such as schools,
community centers, libraries, worship sites
and other public land uses.
To be considered a "major" master-planned
community, such as Summerlin, the MPC must
exceed a minimum of 2,500 gross acres; be
developed under a single master plan with
common clauses, covenants, and restrictions;
be operated by an individual
owner/developer; be considered
comprehensive; be designed as a primary home
community and be characterized by a mix of
land uses or residential types.
• Who is the developer of Summerlin?
The Howard Hughes Corporation, an affiliate
of General Growth Properties, Inc. of
Chicago, IL.
• How large is Summerlin?
Summerlin sits on 22,500 acres along the
western rim of the Las Vegas Valley – that’s
36 square miles.
• How many people live in Summerlin?
As of May 2006, Summerlin has a population
of 92,650.
• How many people will live in Summerlin
when the community is complete?
Approximately 200,000.
• How many homes & apartments does Summerlin
currently have?
As of May 2006, Summerlin features more than
37,400 homes and apartments.
• How many people work in Summerlin?
As of May 2006, 21,600.
• When did The Howard Hughes Corporation
begin developing Summerlin?
Development began in 1990.
• When will The Howard Hughes Corporation
finish building in Summerlin?
Build out will take approximately 30 years,
so Summerlin will be complete around 2020.
• How far is the Las Vegas Strip from
Summerlin?
Approximately 12 miles or 20 minutes
• What is the monthly assessment fee for
Summerlin?
The 2005 monthly assessment for Summerlin
North Community Association residents is
$40.
The 2005 monthly assessment for Summerlin
South Community Association residents is
$35.
The 2005 monthly assessment for Summerlin
West Community Association residents is $35.
• What is an SID?
SID’s or Special Improvement Districts are
created to fund public improvements such as
roads, curbs, sidewalks, utilities, etc.
These public improvements are usually funded
from the proceeds of a bond issue sold by
the municipality. Property owners in
Summerlin are billed for their assessments
on a semi-annual basis by either the City of
Las Vegas or Clark County. For more
information, call 702-796-0082.
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