Modular Construction for Faster and Affordable housing in Las Vegas
The city of Las Vegas is known for its fast-paced lifestyle, but when it comes to affordable housing, the construction process can often be slow and costly. With the population continuing to grow, the demand for affordable housing is on the rise, making it more important than ever to find ways to speed up the construction process. One solution to this problem is modular construction.
In this article, we discuss:
The HUNDRED Plan In Action is a plan to revitalize the historic Westside community of Las Vegas.
The plan addresses issues such as affordable housing, economic development, and community engagement.
The plan aims to build 1,000 new affordable housing units using modular construction.
The plan also aims to revitalize public spaces, engage the community and create new opportunities for residents and businesses.
The plan aims to create new training and education programs
about modular construction
Modular construction is a method of building where sections of a building, called modules, are constructed off-site in a controlled factory environment. These sections are then transported to the building site and assembled to create a finished structure. This method of construction has several advantages over traditional construction methods including:
Speed of construction: Modular buildings can be constructed much faster than traditional buildings, as the components are built off-site in a controlled factory environment.
Cost-effectiveness: Modular construction can be more cost-effective than traditional construction, as the building components can be prefabricated and then assembled on-site, reducing labor costs and speeding up construction time.
Quality control: Building components are built in a factory setting, which allows for better quality control and fewer construction defects.
Sustainability: Modular construction can be more sustainable than traditional construction, as the building components can be constructed using sustainable materials and techniques, and reused or recycled at the end of the building's life.
Flexibility: Modular buildings can be easily expanded, reconfigured, or relocated, making them a flexible solution for a variety of building needs.
Improved safety: Modular construction can be safer than traditional construction, as the building components are built in a controlled factory environment, which reduces the risks associated with on-site construction.
Reduced waste: Modular construction generates less waste than traditional construction, as the building components are prefabricated and can be reused or recycled.
Modular makes sense in Las Vegas
Modular construction makes sense as a solution to Las Vegas' affordable housing crisis because of its speed and cost savings. With over 85,000 homes short as of December 2022, the city is in dire need of more affordable housing options. Modular construction allows for prefabricated building components to be assembled on-site, which can significantly reduce construction time and costs. This means that more affordable housing units can be built in a shorter amount of time, helping to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in the city.
Affordable housing developers and investors can also benefit from the lowered costs associated with modular construction. The prefabrication of building components in a controlled factory setting can greatly reduce labor costs, as well as the costs associated with on-site construction. This can result in more affordable housing options for low-income families and individuals, as well as more profitable investments for developers and investors.
Modular & the hundred plan in action
Modular construction is also good for the Las Vegas Historic Westside and the HUNDRED PLAN IN ACTION, a public-private plan to revitalize the historic Westside community. The prefabricated components of modular construction can be built to match the architectural style of the historic Westside, preserving the community's unique character and history. Additionally, modular construction can be used to quickly and affordably build new affordable housing units, which aligns with the goals of the HUNDRED PLAN IN ACTION to revitalize the Westside community and improve the lives of its residents.
to conclude
In conclusion, the housing crisis in Las Vegas is a real problem, modular construction can help address the affordable housing crisis in Las Vegas by providing a faster and more cost-effective way to build housing. It is a sustainable and energy-efficient solution that can help meet the growing demand for affordable housing in the city. Our team at Westside Development Group is pioneering this approach to both revitalize the Historic Westside neighborhood in Las Vegas and attack the city’s affordable housing crisis head-on.
If you are interested in learning more about the work that we’re doing to revitalize the Historic Westside, please contact us here.