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| '''Coyote Springs, Nevada''' is an ] ] |
'''Coyote Springs, Nevada''' is an ] ] being developed in ] and ], ] by developer and attorney-lobbyist ]. The 43,000 acre, 65 square mile, community lies mostly in Lincoln County with the initial development being in the Clark County portion of the land. The only access to the community is via ]. | ||
| Coyote Springs is located between US 93 on the west and the ] to the east. The Coyote Springs valley is bisected by several major ] including the Pahrangat Wash and the Kane Springs Wash. | Coyote Springs is located between US 93 on the west and the ] to the east. The Coyote Springs valley is bisected by several major ] including the Pahrangat Wash and the Kane Springs Wash. | ||
| The community has a plan for up to 160,000 homes |
The community has a plan for up to 160,000 homes.<ref name=RJ11022009 /> | ||
| Coyote Springs development will also include state of art schools, emergency services, health care facilities,police,fire,Town centers, parks, civic facilities, Restaurants, Shopping Malls,bicycle and walking trails.<ref name=RJ11022009 /> | |||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| Announced in the early 1998, construction on the first ] started in 2005. Construction on the community itself began around the same time with the official ground breaking held on July 5, 2006. Construction was delayed while the necessary water rights were acquired by the projects developer. | Announced in the early 1998, construction on the first ] started in 2005. Construction on the community itself began around the same time with the official ground breaking held on July 5, 2006. Construction was delayed while the necessary water rights were acquired by the projects developer. | ||
| ==Environmental building== | |||
| Coyote Springs will use ] systems, non-toxic recycled materials, product selection and design techniques to reduce its ] emissions. It would engage in energy and ]. | |||
| ==Landscape== | |||
| The landscape plan calls for planting of thousands of trees,rocks,scrubs,desert scape, native plants, and wildflowers instead of using traditional grass strips as well as save water. | |||
| == Development == | == Development == | ||
| ] has plans to build a {{convert|960|MW|abbr=on|lk=on}} ] ] within the development.<ref>{{cite news |first=Stephanie|last= Tavares |authorlink= |title=Vision for desert solar power plant expands |
] has plans to build a {{convert|960|MW|abbr=on|lk=on}} ] ] within the development.<ref>{{cite news |first=Stephanie|last= Tavares |authorlink= |title=Vision for desert solar power plant expands |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/sep/23/vision-desert-solar-power-plant-expands/ |newspaper=] |publisher= |date=2009-12-23 |accessdate=2009-12-23}}</ref> | ||
| residents may never have an electric bill because the project includes three 100-acre solar arrays that would produce 600 megawatts of power, enough to supply the city and export power to the ] | |||
| |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/sep/23/vision-desert-solar-power-plant-expands/ |newspaper=] |publisher= |date=2009-12-23 |accessdate=2009-12-23}}</ref> | |||
| More than 6,000 acre preserve be built for wildlife . | |||
| ==Infrastructure== | |||
| All brand new infrastructure would have to be built for the new community, including roads,traffic signals,street lights,street signs, schools, water systems, police, medical, fire protection and other municipal services. | |||
| == Controversy == | == Controversy == | ||
| {{main article|Harvey Whittemore#Coyote Springs}} | {{main article|Harvey Whittemore#Coyote Springs}} | ||
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Coyote Springs, Nevada is an unincorporated master planned community being developed in Lincoln County and Clark County, Nevada by developer and attorney-lobbyist Harvey Whittemore. The 43,000 acre, 65 square mile, community lies mostly in Lincoln County with the initial development being in the Clark County portion of the land. The only access to the community is via U.S. Route 93.
Coyote Springs is located between US 93 on the west and the Meadow Valley Mountains to the east. The Coyote Springs valley is bisected by several major washes including the Pahrangat Wash and the Kane Springs Wash.
The community has a plan for up to 160,000 homes.
History
Announced in the early 1998, construction on the first golf course started in 2005. Construction on the community itself began around the same time with the official ground breaking held on July 5, 2006. Construction was delayed while the necessary water rights were acquired by the projects developer.
Development
BrightSource Energy has plans to build a 960 MW (1,290,000 hp) solar thermal power plant within the development.
Controversy
Main article: Harvey Whittemore § Coyote SpringsThe Coyote Springs has proven controversial because of environmental issues and allegations of perceived favours granted developer Harvey Whittemore by politicians including Senator Harry Reid.
External links
References
- ^ Brean, Henry (11 February 2009). "Conservation group plans to sue U.S. agencies over Nevada water project. Coyote Springs called habitat threat to tortoise, small fish". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Tavares, Stephanie (2009-12-23). "Vision for desert solar power plant expands". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2009-12-23.
- Schumacher, Geoff (03 September 2006). "The marvel, outrage of Coyote Springs". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Neubauer, Chuck (20 August 2006). "Desert Connections". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - Waldman, Peter (February 2008). "When Harry Met Vegas". Portfolio. Condé Nast Digital/Bizjournals.
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