The northwest is bordered on the south by Charleston Blvd. and on the east By Rancho and Decator. The main highways are State 95, which winds through the southern portion and then swings north as it meets Rainbow and the Summerlin Parkway.
The far north is an area that is growing in leaps and bounds. The photo shows Durango Blvd. as you exit east from Hwy. 95 toward the Sheep Range. As you can see, many home builders are active in this area. Eastward from the current construction are many custom homes and horse ranches.
With the tremendous growth occurring in the northwest part of the valley, the city of Las Vegas is embarking on a planning process to ensure that development occurs in a manner that preserves a high quality of life for the residents. The Northwest Regional Open Space Plan is intended to identify open space desires and opportunities and provide a framework for development that accommodates them. The end result will be a plan that provides for the preservation of view sheds and natural areas, as well as an interconnected system of trails, parks, and other recreational facilities.