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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 26 MIN

What It Actually Takes to Revitalize the Historic Westside

from City Cast Las Vegas · host City Cast

The Historic Westside has one of the most significant cultural legacies in Las Vegas, but decades of inconsistent development have left the neighborhood lagging behind while attention and investment flowed elsewhere. That may finally be changing. Host Jesse Merrick sits down with Las Vegas City Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong to dig into what officials are doing to revitalize the area, what has made progress so difficult and what success actually looks like for one of Vegas' most historically important neighborhoods. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, July 6th episode: Neon Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

The Historic Westside has one of the most significant cultural legacies in Las Vegas, but decades of inconsistent development have left the neighborhood lagging behind while attention and investment flowed elsewhere. That may finally be changing. Host Jesse Merrick sits down with Las Vegas City Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong to dig into what officials are doing to revitalize the area, what has made progress so difficult and what success actually looks like for one of Vegas' most historically important neighborhoods. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, July 6th episode: Neon Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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The Historic Westside has one of the most significant cultural legacies in Las Vegas, but decades of inconsistent development have left the neighborhood lagging behind while attention and investment flowed elsewhere. That may finally be changing....

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