Veterans Village Las Vegas Announces Master Plan For Veteran Housing in Downtown Las Vegas, NV

LAS VEGAS - May 6, 2016 - PRLog -- Veterans Village Las Vegas announces a newly unveiled Master Plan initiative for transitional and permanent Veteran Housing in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada

The comprehensive plan to house homeless and disadvantaged United States Veterans includes three sites, 376 living units, and access to critical intensive supportive services.

Arnold Stalk PhD Quote: "We are honored to announce this housing and supportive services initiative for our United States Veterans to live with respect and dignity in Southern Nevada.  No U.S. Veteran should ever be left be left after serving our country".

WHAT: With the growing concern throughout the country about Veteran homelessness, there is an urgent need for affordable housing.  With a comprehensive team of public and private partners, Veterans Village has created a master plan for affordable housing for United States Veterans which will increase the number of living units offered by Veterans Village to a total of 376 units.

Arnold Stalk, armed with a Ph.D. in architecture and with extensive experience in private and nonprofit real estate development, has centered his efforts on the repurposed 122-unit Econo Lodge located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas near Charleston Blvd. and Las Vegas Blvd. In 2012, He tapped into the generosity of The Home Depot Foundation, architects, general contractors, volunteers, material suppliers, banks, schools and a crowd of eager hands to refurbish and customize the motel. Known today as Veterans Village, within Veterans Village, United States Veterans have access to 24/7 crisis intervention, mental health services, health care, food, clothing and job referral and training services.  This model will be the foundation for the development of the next two Veterans Village campuses and other campuses throughout the United States.

Site Locations-Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada

The sites are located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada (DTLV).   DTLV is undergoing a robust and expansive redevelopment renaissance.  The sites are located in three different neighborhoods and will enhance the housing stock and blend into each particular neighborhood context.

Veterans Village #1

1150 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

Unit mix: TOTAL: 122 efficiency units

Veterans Village #2

50 N. 21^st Street

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

Unit mix: TOTAL: 204 efficiency units

Veterans Village #3

2304-2408 Tam Drive

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

One & two bedroom 10 plexes

One vacant site for 10 plex development

TOTAL: 50 units

Site Amenities

·        Veterans Village operations will be opened 24/7/365.

·        Multipurpose Crisis Intervention services.

·        Ample landscaping with landscaped buffers.

·        Secured facility with guard house/roving security patrol.

Property Management

SHARE/Veterans Village will operate and manage the Veterans Village campus residences.

Project Potential Funding Sources

Funding for this new US Veteran housing initiative is coming from the public and private sector resources and volunteers in the community.

SHARE/Veterans Village Mission Statement

Veterans Village is dedicated to the creation of an environment that is home to United States Veterans. This is a unique and innovative approach to holistic and comprehensive housing with 24/7/365 crisis intervention center intensive support services. Public and private collaborative partnerships have been created to provide supplies and services to residents including housing, medical and mental health services, employment training, referrals and placements, food pantry/nutrition programs and transportation to the VA Hospital and primary care clinics.

For Interviews/ Photo Opportunities please contact

Dr. Arnold Stalk, PhD, Founder Veterans Village / SHARE

702-624-5792

arnoldstalk@gmail.com

Veterans Village Las Vegas website: http://veteransvillagelasvegas.org