Downtown Civic Center & Plaza - City of Las Vegas

Community, office, and retail intertwine in the Las Vegas Downtown Civic Center & Plaza to bring several city departments on a unified downtown campus, supporting future expansion and enhancing the adjacent government and court district. The two high-rise, mixed-use towers include spaces for city employees, office leasing opportunities, public meeting rooms, an art gallery, rooftop space, retail and restaurant spaces, and terraces with direct plaza access. The central plaza includes green space, a performance stage, public art installations, and is designed to host community events such as farmers markets and festivals.

Henderson Engineers provided comprehensive engineering and low voltage design services for the project, supporting the various needs of a mixed-use building. A notable challenge involved adapting the fire protection system due to local soil conditions, which required relocating the fire tank above grade within the loading dock to meet emergency water needs. Our team also implemented advanced building systems, including air-cooled chillers to support regional water-saving initiatives, enhancing sustainability and long-term operations and maintenance. This project delivered innovative, technology-driven solutions tailored to the Civic Center’s unique functional, safety, and community-focused goals.