Southeast Valley Development News

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https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/mixed-use/culdesac-development-approved-by-city-of-mesa/

Very happy to see this, great project scale and location for downtown mesa. Would love to see one of these go in near downtown maybe south of Lincoln on the lightrale line, clear out some of those blighted lots.

The Mesa City Council has approved a landmark agreement with Culdesac to transform Site 17 — an underutilized 27-acre property along the Valley Metro light rail line — into a vibrant, mixed-use community that will bring new housing, retail and economic activity to the heart of downtown.

“The Culdesac project at Site 17 is an important step in adding new housing to downtown Mesa,” said Mayor Mark Freeman. “This land has been vacant for more than 20 years, and this development will give families more options, including for-sale housing, create opportunities for small businesses, and help downtown remain a place where people choose to live, work, and invest.”

The project will deliver approximately 1,000 residential units — including for-sale townhomes, condominiums, and rental apartments—alongside 25,000 to 50,000 square feet of retail and commercial space. With a design emphasizing walkability, community and open space, the development will feature plazas, flexible commercial spaces for small businesses and amenities that encourage a car-lite lifestyle.

“Over the past two decades, many visioning conversations about a future for Site 17 never materialized. This partnership will finally activate the site and create economic momentum by generating sales tax from commercial activity and utilities to new residents. At the same time, we are partnering with a strong developer to create the housing stock we need in Mesa and the East Valley,” said Mesa City Manager Scott Butler. “Culdesac Mesa demonstrates that the City is serious about creating communities that reflect our values: diverse housing options, sustainable design and developments that strengthen our City economically and socially.”