A growing concern over land availability in Southern Nevada is taking center stage later this month, as industry experts gather to discuss what many are calling one of the region’s most pressing economic challenges.
Titled “Land: Southern Nevada’s Ultimate Economic Constraint,” an upcoming breakfast program hosted by NAIOP Southern Nevada will examine the shrinking supply of privately owned, developable land and what it could mean for the future of economic growth across the region.
Scheduled for Thursday, May 21, the event will be held at The Orleans Hotel & Casino, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available. The program will begin with networking and breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by a live presentation and question-and-answer session from 8 to 9:15 a.m.
Southern Nevada’s rapid development over the past several decades has fueled population growth and economic expansion, but it has also led to a diminishing inventory of land available for future projects. According to organizers, this constraint could make it increasingly difficult to attract new businesses and sustain long-term economic viability if solutions are not identified.
To explore the issue, the panel will feature Cameron Belt, senior economist and research director for RCG Economics, alongside Shawn McCoy, Ph.D., director of the Lied Center for Real Estate at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The discussion will be moderated by attorney Jamie Thalgott of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. The event is sponsored by Helix Electric.
NAIOP Southern Nevada, a chapter of NAIOP, represents more than 800 members locally and is part of a broader network of over 21,000 professionals across North America. The organization is known for bringing together leaders in commercial real estate to share market insights, discuss emerging challenges, and advocate for responsible development and effective public policy.
Organizers say the May 21 program is designed not only for industry veterans but also for those looking to better understand the economic forces shaping Southern Nevada’s future. With land availability increasingly seen as a limiting factor, the discussion is expected to provide valuable insight into potential strategies and solutions moving forward.
Those interested in attending can register through NAIOP Southern Nevada or join the event virtually via Zoom.
