The Las Vegas Planning Commission has rejected a tiny home project aimed at affordable housing in downtown Las Vegas
These homes were supposed to be 400 square feet each, with a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette. The idea was to keep costs down by using prefabricated designs. But the city staff said it didn’t fit with their long-term plans for the area.
They want something more substantial, as the site is next to a big mixed-use condo complex. The staff pointed out that the area has plenty of vacant properties that could be better utilized for urban living.
The Planning Commission agreed, saying they’re looking for projects that are denser and more ambitious. The applicants, who have owned the lot for about 20 years, hoped these tiny homes would be a temporary solution until they could build something bigger, like a multi-story building.
Leo Flangas, a rep for the applicants, mentioned that the tiny homes were meant to provide affordable housing for workers, but he knows it’s not the final vision for the site.
