Site 17’s Future Unveiled | Phoenix News

Mesa’s long-vacant Site 17, once a scar from a canceled 90s entertainment district that displaced a Hispanic neighborhood, is finally getting a makeover. Developer Culdesac has won city approval to build 1,000 townhomes and apartments plus commercial space—with walkability at the core—starting in 2027. While some residents see it as a chance to complete downtown, others demand accountability: will affordable housing be included? And can this infill zoning, which gives Culdesac near-autonomy to shape the site’s future, truly honor the past? The project’s three-phase rollout, finishing by 2034, promises revitalization—but the community’s skepticism means this story’s far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aef24ccc296c6ff9