Regional Planning Projects

The MPO’s Regional Planning staff manages projects that both support direct implementation of the Southern Nevada Strong regional plan and provide research and technical assistance to regional partners that assist in their SNS implementation efforts.

Below are current and recently-completed studies and projects.

Community Data Webmap – Distribution of key socioeconomic data designed to help users better understand the region’s population and aid in community engagement efforts.

Federal Grants Competitiveness – Collaborative effort that resulted in the development of a regionally-focused strategy for improving grant capacity and competitiveness, as well as a four-part workshop series aimed at better equipping nonprofits to secure federal grants.

Healthy Food Access Webmap – Designed to assist regional partners working to expand healthy food access, this interactive map allows users to identify areas where residents may lack convenient access to healthy food options.

Livable Centers – The Livable Centers Program aims to create quality, walkable, mixed-use places, increase multi-modal travel choices, improve environmental quality, and promote economic development, housing choices, and better health outcomes.

Southern Nevada Extreme Heat Vulnerability Analysis – Through the development of a heat vulnerability index and map, the “Southern Nevada Extreme Heat Vulnerability Analysis” identifies areas in the region where populations are most vulnerable to extreme heat.

BTC Produce Pop Ups – The Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) hosts the Pop-Up Produce Stands, in partnership with the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), offering affordable, locally grown organic fruits and vegetables. This initiative accepts SNAP/EBT, cash, debit, and credit cards, supporting the nearly 12% of the population lacking reliable access to nutritious food.

Additionally, the RTC has partnered with the Nevada Homeless Alliance and other organizations to host the Pop-Up Project Homeless Connect event, providing essential services like housing assessments, ID restoration, and medical assistance.

SNS Underutilized Lands Inventory – A detailed map shows empty and partly empty lots. The map is to help bring in new businesses and get people’s ideas about new projects, making the community a better place for everyone. It makes sure that the land is used well and follows the rules.