History

Background
In 2002, UNLV began work on a next-generation master plan to anticipate and address future facilities and infrastructure needs at the university's main campus. The master plan tackles the challenge of optimizing precious acreage on a landlocked campus.

Maryland Parkway: Gateway to UNLV
The campus master plan recommends perimeter improvements to improve access to the campus, to unify the university's urban identity, and to integrate the campus with the surrounding community. The plan specifically identifies a need to develop an inviting signature entrance to the campus where Harmon Avenue meets Maryland Parkway, which includes the demolition of Frazier Hall.

Midtown UNLV: A Vision for the Future
The concept of Midtown UNLV came about during the master planning process as a holistic means to achieve the much-needed revitalization of areas adjacent to campus. Public-private partnerships were developed to bring both guiding vision and resources to the efforts.

Midtown UNLV, conceived by UNLV Foundation trustee Michael Saltman and former UNLV President Carol C. Harter, and embraced by current UNLV President David Ashley, envisions an integrated campus village at the heart of the community. It will feature pedestrian-friendly shopping, dining, educational and entertainment developments, housing, and other resources to ensure long-term economic vitality.