Grant Sawyer Building Demolition Marks Major Milestone in Governor Lombardo's Housing Agenda

LAS VEGAS - Demolition work has begun at the former Grant Sawyer State Office Building, putting underutilized state property back into productive use and marking another milestone in Governor Lombardo's broader efforts to increase attainable housing opportunities for working Nevada families.

The transformation of the former state office complex into a new residential community with more than 1,000 homes is the result of close collaboration between the Lombardo Administration and the City of Las Vegas, advancing the city's long-term vision for the redevelopment of the Cashman District.

The demolition represents the culmination of a multi-year effort that began when Governor Lombardo directed state agencies to relocate employees from the aging Grant Sawyer Building to a more modern and efficient office campus near Harry Reid International Airport, ultimately saving the state $207 million dollars.

"From reforming state policy and investing in housing development to putting surplus state land back into productive use, my administration has taken a comprehensive approach to making housing more attainable for hardworking Nevada families," said Governor Joe Lombardo. "Rather than allowing this property to sit underutilized, we're helping create a community where more than 1,000 Nevada families will have the opportunity to achieve the dream of homeownership. I want to thank the City of Las Vegas, Lennar Homes, and the hard work of our state agencies that made this project possible."

Since taking office, Governor Lombardo has made expanding Nevada's housing supply a major priority of his administration. In 2025, he championed the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act, bipartisan legislation designed to reduce barriers to development, invest more than $133 million in attainable housing projects statewide, provide assistance for working families seeking homeownership, and establish new infrastructure funding to lower development costs for builders.

The City of Las Vegas selected Lennar Homes to redevelop the property following a competitive process. The Las Vegas City Council approved the $36.15 million sale in March 2025, clearing the way for a master-planned residential community that will serve as a key component of the larger Cashman District redevelopment.

"One of the city's top priorities is housing," said Mayor Shelley Berkley. "We need residential developments for all income levels. I want to thank Lennar and the State of Nevada for partnering with the City of Las Vegas to develop this new neighborhood in the center of our city."

"We urgently need more attainable housing in Las Vegas, and Lennar is delivering more than 1,000 new homes to downtown and Ward 5," said Ward 5 Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong. "These new homes will help revitalize the area, expand homeownership opportunities, and give more working families the chance to put down roots and call Ward 5 home."

Construction on the residential development will begin following completion of demolition activities and after the Las Vegas Lights FC concludes its 2026 season.

MEDIA NOTE:

Members of the media are invited to get footage of the demolition work on Thursday, July 23 from 9:00-10:00 am. Representatives from Lennar Homes and the Governor's Office will be available for interviews. Please RSVP to [email protected] for directions to the site.

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