LAS VEGAS (AP) - Clark County is growing, with forecasters projecting its population to reach 2.81 million by 2050. And with more people, comes a need for more space.
The Las Vegas Sun reports the Clark County Commission on Tuesday will vote on a land proposal that could open about 60.9 square miles (157.7 square kilometers) of federal land along Interstate 15 south of the valley, and other peripheral pockets, to private development and set aside 578.1 square miles (1,497.3 square kilometers) for conservation.
The land could be used for housing, manufacturing centers or even distribution hubs.
Environmental groups say they would rather see the county grow through high-density construction before it acquires new land.
If the proposal is approved, it will go to Nevada’s Washington delegation to be presented for congressional approval.
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Information from: Las Vegas Sun, http://www.lasvegassun.com
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