The municipality, which has added approximately 40,000 homes since 2005, said it is still “writing its story” and hopes to have approximately 400,000 residents by 2050.

Prospective buyers can explore the model homes during open houses at Riviera Vista from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 15 and 22.

From tree giveaways, to community orchards to high-tech solutions, North Las Vegas is pulling together its resources to combat the urban heat island effect with green infrastructure.

When you're on the ground, it's pretty easy to believe that the sprawl of Las Vegas ... Heading north from Mouse's Tank will ...