Motel retrofitted to provide housing for military veterans

CREATED Jul. 24, 2012

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  • A retrofitted motel in downtown Las Vegas will now serve as transitional housing for those who have served in the military. Video by ktnv.com

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- A retrofitted motel in downtown Las Vegas will now serve as transitional housing for those who have served in the military.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday morning introducing a unique and innovative approach to housing our service men and woman.

Veterans Village is now officially open and accepting new residents. 

The location used to be an older Econo-Lodge, changed into transitional housing. 

There are already ten residents living in the facility.

Organizers hope the housing option provides an easier transition from military to civilian life.