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Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas

Keep up to date with the City’s recent efforts to revitalize Las Cruces, through tools like Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas (MRAs), beginning with the El Paseo and S. Solano Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plans.

Share your Vision

The City of Las Cruces is working on a plan to reimagine and revitalize the neighborhoods around El Paseo and S Solano corridors between Lohman and University Avenues.  This project represents a pivotal opportunity to transform these sections of our city into thriving, pedestrian-friendly communities with a renewed focus on sustainable development and equitable growth. Our goals extend beyond revitalizing commercial and retail areas; they encompass a holistic approach to urban renewal that prioritizes infrastructure improvement, environmental sustainability, social equity, historic preservation, and public safety and health.
By reimagining this area as vibrant hubs of economic and community activity, with expanded commercial and retail spaces, enhanced recreational amenities for families, and housing options that address the city’s pressing need for additional affordable and workforce housing, we aim to create a model of revitalization that fosters inclusivity, preserves our cultural heritage, and ensures the well-being of all residents.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

MRA Workshop participants ar Real Life Church

The City recently held a multi-day workshop, where we were envisioning the future of the El Paseo and S. Solano MRA area.
We were exploring various design options, reviewing feedback and designing catalytic projects to improve public spaces, housing and local amenities.

PROJECT TIMELINE

PHASE 1:
Listen and Understand
APRIL – SEPTEMBER 2024

  • Team Site Visits
  • Stakeholder Conversations
  • Community Survey
  • Community Workshop

PHASE 2:
Explore
SEPTEMBER – JANUARY 2024

  • Illustrative Framework
  • Identify Catalytic Projects
  • Leadership Engagement
  • Feedback at Community Events

PHASE 3:
Roadmap
JANUARY – JUNE 2025

  • Share Draft Materials for Review
  • Edit Draft Materials Tasks
  • Present in Public Hearings

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We will be coordinating virtual and in-person opportunities for sharing and providing feedback in the late summer and through the end of 2024.

If you have comments, our would like to suggest potential projects for the MRA, please send us an email with your name and comments to: [email protected]

Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Map Boundaries

Map of Metropolitan Redevelopment Area El Paseo/S Solano: E. Lohman to the north, S. Main St to the west, approximately one block off of E. University Ave to the south, and approximately one block off of the S. Solano Dr. to the east.       W Picacho/Motel: Tashiro Dr and McClure Rd to the north, N. Motel Blvd. to the west, W. Hadley Ave to the south, and train tracks to the east.

El Paseo/S Solano: E. Lohman to the north, S. Main St to the west, approximately one block off of E. University Ave to the south, and approximately one block off of the S. Solano Dr. to the east.
W Picacho/Motel: Tashiro Dr and McClure Rd to the north, N. Motel Blvd. to the west, W. Hadley Ave to the south, and train tracks to the east.