The Mesa City Council unanimously approved a development agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing, marking a major step toward a roughly $3 billion private investment in southeast Mesa. The development builds on years of public and private investment in the Gateway area and the growth surrounding major economic and community assets including Mesa Gateway Airport, … [More]
Italian Dining Notable Plans Grander Second Location at Historic Uptown Plaza
DiMaggio’s Italian Restaurant, widely celebrated as one of Scottsdale’s most sought-after dining destinations, is officially expanding with its highly anticipated second location. Anchoring the courtyard at the historic Uptown Plaza, the team is building an elegant new flagship designed to build on the momentum of their original concept, located in McCormick Ranch in … [More]
Airport Improvements Pay Off as Sky Harbor Ranks Third Among Mega Airports
Crowded terminals and jam-packed flights are not typically the best recipe for a positive airport experience, but the JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study suggests the nation’s airports are finding ways to defy the odds. Thanks in large part to dozens of major airport capital improvement projects finally reaching completion, overall passenger satisfaction with … [More]
Years of Resident Demand Bring Long-Awaited Restaurant to Surprise
The Cheesecake Factory will expand its Greater Phoenix presence with a new restaurant at SimonCRE’s Village at Prasada, off Waddell Road east of Loop 303 in Surprise. Expected to open in late 2027, the restaurant joins other recently announced additions to the city’s retail and dining offerings, including Whole Foods Market and Flower Child. The location was announced during … [More]
Sprouts to Add 200 Valley Jobs as Local Footprint Grows
Sprouts Farmers Market plans to add 200 full- and part-time jobs as it expands its Greater Phoenix presence with two new stores opening this fall in Scottsdale and Mesa. The Scottsdale location, at 1480 N. Scottsdale Road, is scheduled to open Oct. 30 and will bring 109 jobs to the community. The Mesa store, at 1110 W. Southern Avenue, Suite 1, will open Nov. 6 with 91 … [More]
