2,500 acres in Buckeye primed for next high-tech hub

Article originally posted on AZ Central on May 13, 2026

A 2,500-acre site in Buckeye is aiming to land the Valley’s next mega-project, as brokers begin to pitch the site for semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing uses.

The site, called Grand View Arizona, is located near Broadway Road and MC 85, and is bisected by Union Pacific Railroad. A plan approved by the Buckeye City Council in April would allow nearly the whole site to be taken by one user, if there is interest from a large company in developing all of it. About 32 acres will be reserved for ancillary commercial uses, like gas stations, restaurants or retail.

Marc Hertzberg, Anthony Lydon, Greg Matter, John Lydon and Nicole Marshall from JLL are the brokers who are marketing the site to companies.

“Our goal is to create a major employment mega site through the attraction of sophisticated, global or national advanced manufacturing employers,” Anthony Lydon said in an email. “That’s what we get up every morning and think about. Demand in this sector is high and in line with the nation’s drive for the reshoring of advanced manufacturing.”

Lydon said the site could be 100% industrial, and it could accommodate one large company or a handful of large companies dividing the space. The group is open to selling land or leasing it, depending on what the needs of the businesses are.

The group did not name any specific companies that might be interested in locating at Grand View, but Lydon said the microchip manufacturing and semiconductor sectors are among the industries the group is targeting.

The land has been used for agriculture and has agricultural water rights, Lydon said. Part of the development agreement requires the developer to finance and construct a wastewater treatment plant that will serve the site and an additional 7,500 acres in Buckeye.

While the site could be completely industrial, the agreement also allows some flexibility in land uses. Up to 750 acres could be used for housing, including up to 150 acres of apartments, Ken Galica, planning manager for the city, said at the meeting in April. The amount of commercial acres could also increase, up to 235, he said.

“Grand View Arizona represents a major step forward in Buckeye’s economic future, positioning our city to compete for the next generation of high-quality employers,” Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn said in a statement. “With the water availability, infrastructure and scale already in place, this site offers a rare opportunity for companies looking to grow in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.”