Sentiments of Community Stakeholders Living in Southern Nevada Neighborhoods

Community stakeholders provided insight to their local neighborhoods and shared their thoughts about the potential redevelopment of their neighborhoods. This study utilized data from the Southern Nevada Strong ethnographic research project. Ethnographic research was conducted over ten weeks in Summer 2013. Neighborhood observations and interviews with community stakeholders were conducted to understand how neighborhoods are utilized, how residents feel about potential redevelopment, and what areas of the neighborhoods residents would like to see improved in the future. Photographs were also collected to further examine the characteristics, aesthetics, and spatial landscape of the neighborhoods. The purpose of this qualitative research project was to understand how community stakeholders feel about potential improvements to their neighborhoods and how they envision the future of their community for residents, business owners, employees, and students of the Gibson Road and Boulder Highway neighborhoods located in Southern Nevada. The goal of this research project was to provide an in-depth analysis of the Gibson Road and Boulder Highway neighborhoods. Key findings included safety, built environment, social environment, economic conditions, and social capital