Mesa approves Culdesac’s 27-acre project with 1K homes and retail space

Article originally posted on Phoenix Business Journal on September 10, 2025

Mesa City Council has approved an agreement with Tempe-based Culdesac to develop a 27-acre vacant parcel near University and Mesa drives in downtown Mesa.

Called Site 17, the undeveloped city-owned land has been on the city’s drawing board for years, Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman said.

“This land has been vacant for more than 20 years,” Freeman said in a statement. “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.”

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