Central Reno/MidTown Neighborhood Network Plan

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The Neighborhood 

The Central Reno/Midtown neighborhood is a vibrant and diverse area of Reno, approximately defined by the Truckee River to the north, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport to the east, McCarran Boulevard to the south, and the Washoe County Golf Course to the west. See map below:  

View the Interactive Map

Last Day for comments December 20, 2024

  • East: Reno-Tahoe International Airport vicinity 
  • North: Truckee River in Downtown Reno 
  • South: Just beyond McCarran Boulevard 
  • West: Washoe County Golf Course area 

This expansive district encompasses several notable areas, including: 

  • MidTown 
  • Wells Avenue District 
  • The southern area of Downtown Reno

Central Reno/MidTown is characterized by its rich mix of urban features: 

  • Low, medium, and high density residential areas; 
  • Midtown and Wells Districts, vibrant regional commercial destinations; 
  • Public parks; 
  • Schools, including Wooster High School; 
  • Entertainment venues, including the Peppermill and Atlantis Casino Resorts.   

This blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces makes Central Reno/Midtown a key hub of activity within the city. Its central location and diverse offerings cater to both residents and visitors, contributing significantly to Reno’s urban fabric and cultural identity. 

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To help improve safety and connectivity for people walking, biking, and accessing transit within this neighborhood, as well as enhancing connections to nearby neighborhoods, the Neighborhood Network Planning process for Central/Midtown Reno will:

    • Gather public input;

    • Assess current conditions;

    • Review walking and biking patterns and connectivity to community destinations;

    • Identify active transportation needs;

    • Create improvement scenarios with project recommendations;

    • Develop a final list of improvements to implement in the next five years.

Please tell us about your experience in the neighborhood through one of the opportunities listed below:

    • Please join us for a Public Workshop: 

        • November 13th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm)

        • Boys and Girls Club – Carano Facility (1090 Bresson Ave, Reno, NV 89502)

We will also be available to accept questions and comments in person at the following community events:

    • December 5, 2024 from 5 -8pm

        • Reno Public Market (299 E Plumb Ln. Reno, NV 89502)

            • Next to DJ Trivia

    • December 7, 2024 from 10am – 1pm

        • Reno-Sparks Convention Center (4590 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502)

        • Outside Jurassic Quest and Magic of Santa Craft Faire

    • Central Reno / Midtown Interactive Map

    • Plan Steering Committee to help guide the plan and inform the recommendations

Your feedback is important to us. Help us identify areas of concern and implement effective traffic calming measures that align with your needs and preferences. There are many ways to provide input including:

  • Attend one of our community meetings. We will host several community meetings in each neighborhood, which will be listed on neighborhood’s webpage.
  • Leave a comment on the interactive comment map, also found on the webpage for each neighborhood.
  • Apply to join a local Neighborhood Steering Committee. Information can be found on the neighborhood webpage.
  • Send an email to neighborhoodplans@rtcwashoe.com
  • Contact Marquis Williams, Senior Technical Planner, by phone at 775-332-0174
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