The City of Las Vegas is putting out the call for a development partner on roughly 11 acres in the heart of downtown, pitching what officials describe as a "once-in-a-generation" assemblage that they say should reshape Las Vegas Boulevard with new housing, entertainment and civic uses. The site includes a roughly 2.03-acre civic and public-safety parcel at the southeast corner of 7th Street and Stewart Avenue and sits within walking distance of Fremont Street's entertainment corridor. City materials set a firm deadline for proposals on Dec. 16, 2026, at 5 p.m., and invite mixed-use concepts that blend hospitality, retail, office, sports, green space and residences.
If you're a developer looking for your next big opportunity, stop scrolling and check this out‼️ We’re seeking a development partner for approximately 11 acres in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. https://x.com/i/status/2079273435553742921
— City of Las Vegas (@cityoflasvegas) July 20, 2026
What the city is asking for
City officials say this downtown assemblage is aimed at a high-quality mixed-use project that "complements the surrounding neighborhood while creating a bold new destination," with a civic and public-safety component baked into the plan. According to the City of Las Vegas, preferred uses include hospitality, entertainment, retail, office, sports, green space and residential development, and the city is looking for architecture that pulls people in from the surrounding district and onto Las Vegas Boulevard. City leaders are positioning the request as a tool to speed up downtown's broader revitalization goals.
Site details and market snapshot
The city's one-page summary for the assemblage pegs the parcel at about 11 +/- acres, highlights a 2.03-acre civic and public-safety parcel at 7th and Stewart, and describes the block as "walkable" to Fremont Street, museums, parks and transit. The same document lists Greater Downtown's population at roughly 32,000, more than 26 million annual visitors and over 4,500 hotel rooms, and it notes nearly 5,000 residential units currently in the pipeline, figures the city argues help show off the site's potential. For the full rundown, see the Downtown Assemblage One-Page Summary.
How to apply and the timeline
Developers are directed to follow the RFP packet for the fine print on submission rules. Per the city's announcement on X, proposals must be submitted electronically to Tracy Reich at [email protected] and are due by Dec. 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. The full RFP materials and the one-page summary are posted on the city's website, with detailed submission requirements and evaluation criteria. For the original social announcement, see the city's post on X, and for the full RFP materials, see the city's RFP page linked above.
Why this matters for downtown
The assemblage RFP lands as a steady flow of housing and mixed-use projects moves through the planning pipeline downtown, tilting the neighborhood toward more year-round residents and street life. Local coverage has pointed to projects such as Gemma's 337 apartments and other recent builds that are reshaping the mix of homes and neighborhood-serving retail, a trend the city appears eager to push further with this larger site. The RFP is the city's latest tool to lure a developer capable of anchoring new activity along Las Vegas Boulevard.
What to watch next
After the Dec. 16 deadline, the city plans to review proposals and may call in finalists for presentations before selecting a development partner. Interested teams are being urged to study the full RFP packet closely for submission requirements, site constraints and any procurement conditions tied to land transfer and delivery of the public component. As the process unfolds, the city's RFP page and official announcement will remain the go-to sources for updates.
