Modern Food Hall And Small Business Incubator To Open In 2026
The Good Word Market Hall will be a new food and entertainment space designed to support emerging entrepreneurs while creating a lively gathering place in the Historic Westside. Located adjacent to shareDOWNTOWN Westside, The Good Word will complement nearby housing and retail by activating the neighborhood with culture, cuisine and community.
The space will feature incubation kitchens for up to three food-based business concepts, giving local entrepreneurs an opportunity to test ideas, build customer bases and grow their brands in a supportive environment. In addition to the rotating food concepts, The Good Word will include a full bar and live music programming, creating a dynamic destination for residents and visitors alike.
Operated by the city of Las Vegas, The Good Word reflects a commitment to economic opportunity, creative expression and community-centered development. When it opens, the space will serve as both a launchpad for local talent and a welcoming place to gather — adding energy and opportunity to the Historic Westside.
shareDOWNTOWN Westside Set To Open In 2026
Construction is progressing on shareDOWNTOWN Westside, a new mixed-use development bringing new housing and business space to the neighborhood. The project officially broke ground March 21, 2024, marking the beginning of the first large-scale, ground-up construction project in the Westside in nearly 70 years. It is scheduled to be complete in 2026.
Located on the northeast corner of D and Jefferson streets, shareDOWNTOWN Westside will be a five-story building with 104 residential units tailored to support workforce housing and community living. The development is being led by Cherry Development, a local firm behind the shareDOWNTOWN apartment brand in downtown Las Vegas. The city of Las Vegas has been a partner in the project, including city plans to lease portions of the retail space for small business opportunities.
ShareDOWNTOWN Westside will include:
-104 apartment homes designed to be attainable for people working in and around the area, with modern interiors and community-oriented amenities;
-Approximately 13,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space;
-Adjacent food hall called "The Good Word" intended to bolster food-and-beverage businesses and create opportunities for emerging local restaurateurs; and
-Design elements that reflect and honor Westside history, including the incorporation of items salvaged from the former New Jerusalem Church that once occupied part of the site.
Beyond housing and retail, shareDOWNTOWN Westside will feature shared community spaces such as open-air courtyards and flexible areas intended to foster connection among residents and neighbors, continuing the live-work-play lifestyle of the shareDOWNTOWN brand.
Construction To Begin On Marble Manor Redevelopment In The Historic Westside
Construction is set to begin in 2026 on the long-anticipated Marble Manor Redevelopment, marking a major step forward in the community’s revitalization efforts. The project will replace an aging public housing complex with modern, community-centered homes designed to serve current and future Westside residents. The redevelopment was bolstered by a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The project will be completed in multiple phases and will ultimately deliver 635 new housing units — including a mix of public housing, affordable housing and market-rate housing. The redevelopment will significantly expand high-quality housing options while preserving affordability and neighborhood stability. Demolition on the first phase has already been completed, clearing the way for construction to start in 2026.
This investment represents a commitment to reinvesting in existing communities — not displacing them — and ensuring that revitalization includes housing that remains accessible to longtime residents. In addition to housing, the redevelopment will feature new retail and commercial spaces, community spaces, parks and an early learning center.
Construction will continue in phases, with additional residential buildings and amenities delivered as the project progresses. Full completion is anticipated by 2032, with regular updates shared with residents and the community throughout the process.
Along with the HUD funding for redeveloping the Marble Manor site, $7.5 million of the HUD funds have been set aside for other Historic Westside neighborhood improvements, including:
-The development of The Good Word food hall and small business incubator;
-A single-family homeowner façade improvement program;
-Neighborhood wayfinding signage;
-Public art and murals; and
-An early learning center.
Workforce Development Training Available Through Strong Future Technology Training Center
Nestled in the Historic Westside School Campus, 330 W. Washington Ave., the Strong Future Technology Training Center is preparing the community for a bright future one skill at a time! The community benefits from free training at the center in coding, app development, esports, production, photography, graphic arts, cybersecurity, drone certification and digital literacy. With an eye towards preparation for in-demand tech careers and post-secondary education, the Strong Future Technology Training Center affirmed its commitment to skilling residents for the future by hosting events throughout the year designed to connect youth and young adults to opportunity, such as resource fairs, workshops, career exploration activities, job shadowing days and IT networking events.
This stellar array of programming is further bolstered by cutting-edge training and certification offerings such as:
-An AI Prompting workshop where local residents learned how to communicate with artificial intelligence by creating short films;
-Chat prompt engineer certifications where local high school students were equipped with digital fluency and positioned for emergent technology-focused careers;
-Introduction to Robotics workshops where attendees were supported to build robotic cars utilizing circuits, as an entry to advanced manufacturing and engineering career pathways;
-STEM Fest, a full day program where more than 100 youth were engaged and empowered through meaningful exposure to technology and innovation; and
-The Capture the Flag workshop, a women-led cybersecurity challenge designed to foster confidence while teaching young women viable technical skills in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.
These exciting workshops are just a fraction of the powerful programming happening at the Strong Future Technology Training Center. For more information on the center go to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/workforcedevelopment.
Improvements Coming To Ethel Pearson Park
Improvements are coming to Ethel Pearson Park, located at 451 W. Washington Ave. Beginning in 2026, planned upgrades include:
-New perimeter fencing to improve safety and clearly define the park space;
-Decorative entry elements, including columns and a custom archway that reflect neighborhood pride;
-New sport court surfacing to improve the usability of the space;
-Updated lighting solutions to enhance visibility and usability; and
-A new commemorative plaque honoring the park’s namesake.
Ethel Pearson was a beloved and influential leader in West Las Vegas whose impact is still felt today. She arrived in Las Vegas in 1944 and quickly became known as “Mama” for her deep commitment to community and her belief in helping neighbors improve their quality of life.
Pearson was a dedicated member of the Second Baptist Church, where she proudly organized 15 church choirs across West Las Vegas. She also served as treasurer of the county’s first Democratic Club, helped organize welfare mothers and was an active neighborhood council officer. In recognition of her service and leadership, the city honored her legacy in 1955 by naming the park in her honor.