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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Las Vegas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Urban Forestry Management Plan and Tree Canopy Expansion
North Las Vegas is crafting its first Urban Forestry Management Plan to combat urban heat islands and expand tree coverage from 2% to 4% over 25 years. The initiative involves tree giveaways, land cover assessments, and targeted plantings in under-canopied areas like Ward 1.
Heat Resiliency Master Plan Update
The city is incorporating a new heat mitigation plan into its Master Plan, establishing a goal to plant 5,000 heat-resilient trees by 2032 and expanding cooling centers to combat extreme summer temperatures.