Construction Underway at The Preserve Housing Site
Lennar Corp. is building 1,480 homes at the site of the former Badlands golf course near Alta Drive and Hualapai Way.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Construction
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As of August 2026, Lennar Corp. is actively building The Preserve, a massive 1,480-home community located on the site of the former Badlands golf course. The project spans 250 acres near Alta Drive and Hualapai Way, marking a major shift in land use for the area.
Why it matters
This development represents the conclusion of a long-standing legal settlement between the City of Las Vegas and previous landowners. It significantly reshapes the landscape of the western valley by adding a dense mix of housing types to a former recreational space.
The Preserve project encompasses 250 acres and is slated to provide 1,480 homes, ranging from townhomes to freestanding houses. While site work is underway, the project's total timeline remains to be fully detailed.
The players
Lennar Corp.
The homebuilder currently developing the former Badlands golf course property.
City of Las Vegas
The local government entity that reached a settlement with landowners to facilitate this development.
The details
Construction crews are currently focused on grading homesites and laying out internal roads at the corner of Alta Drive and Hualapai Way. The developer, Lennar Corp., acquired the parcel through a legal settlement involving the City of Las Vegas. Once finished, the community will feature a shared pool, fitness center, playground, and courts for both basketball and pickleball.
Timeline
Construction began in the months leading up to August 2026.
Site development activities are ongoing as of August 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This development follows the resolution of the Badlands golf course settlement, which was a landmark land-use dispute in the valley. It marks a transition for the property from a defunct recreational space to a dense, multi-family and single-family housing community.
Commuters passing through the intersection of Alta Drive and Hualapai Way should anticipate ongoing heavy equipment traffic and potential lane shifts. Neighbors in the area can expect continued construction noise throughout the current phase of site preparation.
The takeaway
The transformation of the former golf course into a major residential hub is now actively underway. Residents should monitor the corner of Alta Drive and Hualapai Way for ongoing road and site infrastructure changes.
Further reading
Learn more about local development trends in the Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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