Summerlin design standards aim to ensure best lifestyle, official says

Summerlin, the Las Vegas Valley’s largest master-planned community, continues to set the bar, offering not only a well-established quality lifestyle but an unmatched community design standard, said Julie Cleaver, Summerlin’s vice president of planning and design.

“Whether it’s from the design of the parks, streetscapes, or neighborhoods, there is a palpable difference that you experience when you are in Summerlin,” Cleaver said. “What most people don’t realize is that every detail, from the width of the sidewalks, to the decorative medians, to the aesthetic look of the homes from all four sides, is determined by a strict set of design criteria developed by The Howard Hughes Corp. We set the bar with standards not seen in other master-plans, and it has resulted in a difference you can see and feel.”

Every Summerlin homebuilder must adhere to guidelines maintained by Cleaver’s department, including backyard wall heights and floor plans considered appropriate for street corners. Details including house color, trim style, window placement and how often floor plans can be repeated on a street are all determined by Cleaver and her team.

“These carefully laid plans add to the curb appeal of every home in every neighborhood,” she said.

From Summerlin’s inception, plans for a downtown were in place. Although the design evolved over the years, Downtown Summerlin is now open. The first phase, with 106 acres of fashion, dining and entertainment venues, includes anchor tenants Macy’s and Dillard’s, an upscale Regal Cinemas and dining options including Wolfgang Puck Bar &Grill. Downtown Summerlin will ultimately grow to include another 200 acres of office space and residential high-rise condominiums, town homes and apartments.

As Summerlin continues to unfold, new neighborhoods will open in The Paseos and The Mesa villages. Both will see major groundbreakings next year that will add to Summerlin’s many parks and community pools.

To learn more about Summerlin visit Summerlin.com or download the new home-finding app by searching “Summerlin” in your app store.