Last week, the Blind Center of Nevada’s leadership and board members were joined by state and local officials, partners and donors to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Visions Park, a 100-unit affordable housing complex developed to create a supportive environment for those who are blind and visually impaired.
At the event, Todd Imholte, president of the Blind Center of Nevada, welcomed attendees and announced details of the new project, followed by remarks delivered by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman; Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy; North Las Vegas Councilman Scott Black; Henderson Councilwoman Carrie Cox; Chief Housing Officer of Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority Kathi Thomas; Sonny Vinuya representing Gov. Joe Lombardo; Hector Lizaola representing U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto; and future Visions Park resident and Blind Center of Nevada member Havander Davis.
“The blind and visionally impaired community we serve have been particularly burdened by the lack of affordable housing as most of them are in the extremely low-income category with few options available to them,” Imholte said. “With much planning and preparation, it’s a thrill to officially begin the construction process of Visions Park and look forward to delivering a safe, accessible and affordable housing option for those who need it most in our community.”
Funding for Visions Park is a regional, collaborative project that includes $4 million in ARPA funds from the Las Vegas, $15 million in HMNI funds from the state, $1.5 million from North Las Vegas (NLVCARES funds), $1.5 million from Henderson (AHTF) and $8 million Clark County (CHF funds).
Visions Park will be at 950 Visions Park Lane. The housing complex is set to provide a safe and clean housing option and a residential structure close to the Blind Center’s main campus to reduce transportation time and cost for members riding one to two hours each way daily. Approximately 85 one-bedroom units, nine, two-bedroom units and six, three-bedroom units will comprise the Visions Park complex. Most of the units will serve very low-to-moderate income households.
“With nearly 300 blind and visually impaired members of the community already on the wait list, this housing complex is necessary and much needed,” Imholte said.
Construction of the Visions Park housing complex is set for completion in early 2026 with leasing to begin shortly after.
For further information about Vision Park and the wait list, and all Blind Center of Nevada services, resources and programs, call 702-642-6000 or visit www.blindcenter.org.
Blind Center of Nevada assists people who are blind or visually impaired in reaching their highest physical, social, intellectual and economic potential. To achieve these objectives, Blind Center pursues three focus areas: personal development, social interaction and provident living.