Lennar Breaks Ground on Downtown Residential Community
The 70-acre project on the former Cashman Center site will include more than 1,000 homes starting in the $300,000 range.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Construction
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First-time buyers and families looking for housing in downtown Las Vegas will soon see over 1,000 new homes rising on the site of the former Cashman Center. Lennar Corp. recently broke ground on the 70-acre residential project, which aims to add significant inventory to the city center.
Why it matters
The project serves as a major redevelopment for the downtown corridor, targeting families and new homeowners seeking entry-level housing in the city. The development will replace aging public infrastructure and former state office sites with a residential community.
Lennar Corp. is developing 1,000-plus homes across a 70-acre footprint in downtown Las Vegas. Planned starting prices for these units are in the $300,000 range.
The players
Lennar Corp.
The national homebuilder responsible for the development of the 70-acre downtown community.
The details
The community will span both sides of Washington Avenue, east of Las Vegas Boulevard, requiring the full demolition of the existing Cashman Center complex. Residents can expect amenities including pools, picnic areas, and amphitheater-style seating. Vertical construction is currently scheduled to commence in October 2027.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: Lennar Corp. held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project.
October 2027: Vertical construction is scheduled to begin.
Beyond the Strip
This project continues the ongoing trend of repurposing large-scale, formerly public land sites in the urban core for high-density residential use. It marks a departure from the site's previous life as a municipal event and exhibition hub by prioritizing new homeownership.
Commuters traveling near Washington Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard should monitor future updates regarding traffic shifts during the demolition phase of the Cashman Center. The project offers a new housing option for families targeting a $300,000 starting price point.
The takeaway
Potential buyers should watch for formal sales registration windows as vertical construction nears in 2027. This development signals a significant shift for the downtown landscape as the city moves to convert the former Cashman Center site into a residential neighborhood.
What happens next
Construction teams are expected to begin the demolition of the existing Cashman Center complex ahead of the start of vertical building in October 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local development and ongoing projects in the Las Vegas Construction section.
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