midtown unlv is an ongoing private-public development along maryland parkway, a border street to the school. development began in 2002 and its purpose is to expand the university to meet the demands of a major university in the las vegas metropolitan area. the project to improve the "front door" of the university by improving amenities for students and businesses along maryland parkway. the goals are to reduce vacant spaces, lower business turnover rates, and create space for the university to expand. additionally, the project aims to create new housing developments close to campus. major funding is through state funding sources along with private donations.