New look, new buildings and new businesses coming to Water Street
Downtown Henderson is slowly starting to have a different look and feel.
Redevelopment officials believe a bevy of infrastructure improvements and new businesses will modernize Water Street as they work toward developing an fresh identity for the downtown’s longtime main street.
“We’ve spent millions of dollars in the downtown area improving our roadways, utilities, sidewalks and landscaping aimed at making the pedestrian element that much more enjoyable,” said Mark Hobaica, the Henderson redevelopment manager and city architect. “It sort of sets the stage for all the development in the area.”
The changes will be obvious, especially when entering Water Street: In early 2019, the area will feature a gateway arch near Lake Mead Parkway welcoming visitors to the “Water Street District.”
Two more downtown gateways are planned, one at Basic Road near Haynes Drive as you enter from Boulder Highway, and the other at Pacific Avenue near Van Wagenen Trail.
Also, neon signage will be installed on the canopy running above Water Street between City Hall and Henderson Municipal Courthouse. That’s just the beginning.
At least $10 million in private-sector money will be pumped into the downtown in the next two years, with up to $50 million in projects before 2022, officials said.
“You’ll start to see a new identity really take hold,” Hobaica said.
A handful of new businesses will open in the next six months, including Hades Grill this week, Flavor Flav and Vinny’s Chicken and Pizza in late September, Juan’s Flaming Fajitas in October, and the Unlv-themed Hardway 8 bar and restaurant in late fall. Gold Mine Tavern, a Water Street mainstay, is expanding.
“It’s a good economy right now, and momentum is on our side,” Hobaica said. “Downtown hasn’t seen new buildings in years. (Business developers) see that and
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