The Nevada Housing Division, in collaboration with the Uplift Windsor Park Advisory Committee, has announced the selection of Community Development Programs Center of Nevada (CDPCN) as the developer for a new community in North Las Vegas. The area, known as Windsor Park or Winslow Park, was originally built between 1964 and 1966 and inhabited by African American residents. Over time, geological faults and groundwater extraction led to subsidence, making homes uninhabitable.
In response to this issue, Nevada State Senator Dina Neal introduced Senate Bill 450 during the 2023 legislative session. The bill required the Nevada Housing Division to select a developer to construct new homes for the remaining 93 owners at no cost. This legislation was signed into law by Governor Joe Lombardo in June 2023.
“Selecting a developer for the new Windsor Park neighborhood is a significant milestone in this effort,” stated Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez. “We congratulate CDPCN on being selected and look forward to working in conjunction with them.”
Frank Hawkins, Executive Director of CDPCN, expressed gratitude for being chosen: “I am pleased that the Nevada Housing Division and the Uplift Windsor Park Committee have placed their confidence in me.”
Senator Neal shared her optimism about moving forward: “I am tremendously pleased that we have arrived at this point on a long journey.”
The Nevada Housing Division is finalizing an official contract with CDPCN which includes purchasing land adjacent to Windsor Park, conducting geological surveys, and beginning construction. Letters will be sent to residents notifying them of these developments.
While no completion date has been set yet, Sanchez acknowledged that stakeholders are eager: “It has taken decades to arrive at this point…the Housing Division is working to put appropriate processes in place.”
The Nevada Housing Division was established by the state legislature in 1975 due to a recognized shortage of safe housing for low- and moderate-income families.
