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Rezoning Approval for Commercial Shopping Center at Desert Ridge

  • When: 2024/12/04
  • Address: Southwest corner of Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Valley Drive, Phoenix, AZ
  • City: Phoenix
  • State: AZ
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Commercial
  • Property Type: Retail
  • Size: 20.52 acres

This rezoning application modifies 20.52 acres from residential to commercial zoning (C-2 DRSP), allowing for a shopping center with enhanced pedestrian pathways, shaded walkways, and dedicated public plazas. The design includes significant community input and stipulations to mitigate traffic, light pollution, and ensure compatibility with the surrounding Desert Ridge neighborhoods.

Why it Matters

This project provides much-needed retail options, enhances walkability, and promotes sustainable urban development within the Desert Ridge area.

Source

Applicant - Ryan Ash, Vestar


Ownership - Arizona State Land Department


City Representative - Ashley Z. Marsh, Gammage & Burnham


Allowed Uses: Commercial shopping center with specific stipulations, including pedestrian plazas, restricted lighting, and prohibited car washes.