Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas is undergoing demolition of several vacant motels, including the Las Vegas, Star View, Lucky, and Gables, which had become safety concerns. Local business owners and residents are observing the changes while considering future development opportunities.
John Hasler of Downtown Vintage Barbershop said, "Mostly homeless, they’ll jump over break in a few fires have started, my concern is once they tear them down, it’s just gonna be a desert, and I’m not sure if that’s gonna stop the problem," according to 8 News Now. Other community members, including Paul Murphy from Downtown Tattoo and resident Kiara Ringgenberg, noted the potential for new development and the cultural significance of the historic motels.
Demolition has started on the Alicia Motel, The Gables, and Valley Motel. These properties had experienced arson, squatters, and debris, and the city had labeled some as nuisances. DTP Companies, associated with Hsieh, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal it plans to "raze the motels to help make the community safer and more attractive to residents, business owners, patrons and future developers."
