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 The Mesa West Redevelopment Plan was adopted by City Council in October 2018.

Connected. Prosperous. Culturally Distinct. Mesa Works.

The West Redevelopment Area (RDA) is one of Mesa’s most connected and culturally rich regions, a community undergoing transformation through high-quality development, adaptive reuse, and economic revitalization. With access to three major freeways and the light rail system, this area is emerging as a regional destination for education, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

“The West RDA is a unique and iconic destination attracting residents and visitors because of its safe, live-work-play environment. The area features distinguished educational and job training institutions that support a growing employment base with innovative, high-wage industries, which are accessible from across the region. New, high-quality development, adaptive reuse, and the emerging Asian business core have revitalized the area into an active and vibrant community.”

Core Redevelopment Goals

The West RDA Plan outlines a clear roadmap for revitalization, emphasizing the following strategic pillars:

• Promote quality infill development that reflects community character and market needs
• Encourage adaptive reuse of underutilized commercial and industrial sites
• Strengthen connections to education and job training institutions, especially Mesa Community College and East Valley Institute of Technology
• Support growth of the Asian business core through place identity and investment
• Enhance walkability, safety, and public infrastructure along key corridors
• Capitalize on regional connectivity via light rail and freeway access (US 60, Loop 101, and Loop 202)

 Sub-Area Highlights

The plan identifies key corridors and activity centers, including:

• Dobson Road & Main Street Intersection – Priority area for streetscape improvements and Asian district placemaking
• Alma School Road Corridor – A focus for employment, housing, and adaptive reuse
• Light Rail Corridor – Opportunities for transit-oriented development near stations
• Broadway Road & Extension Area – Encouraged for mixed-use reinvestment and infill development

 Emerging Strengths

The West RDA is uniquely positioned to support vibrant urban redevelopment thanks to:

• Proximity to major education anchors:
• Mesa Community College
• East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
• Arizona State University (via light rail access)
• A growing Asian business and cultural core, offering retail, dining, services, and placemaking potential
• Regional accessibility:
• Located near US 60, Loop 101, and Loop 202
• Direct light rail connection to Phoenix, Tempe, and Sky Harbor Airport

Tools for Redevelopment

The City of Mesa offers tools to support reinvestment and encourage equitable, sustainable growth in the West RDA:

• GPLET eligibility (Government Property Lease Excise Tax) for qualified developments
• Utility incentives for qualifying small businesses
• Planning and zoning flexibility to support mixed-use, infill, and adaptive reuse
• Community engagement as a foundation for neighborhood-driven development

Whether you’re an investor, business owner, or community advocate, Mesa’s West Redevelopment Area offers a vibrant landscape for innovation, cultural celebration, and economic transformation.

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 Valley Metro's light rail stops in the West Redevelopment Area, just minutes from the stops at Downtown Mesa and Arizona State University.

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