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Avondale economic development director outlines mixed‑use Boulevard plan with Blueprints Capital
Summary
City staff presented a conceptual, phased mixed‑use development for the Boulevard district with private partner Blueprints Capital; council offered feedback emphasizing walkability, shade and quality retail but took no formal vote.
Avondale economic development staff on Oct. 6 presented a conceptual plan with Blueprints Capital for the remaining build‑out of the Boulevard district, describing phased retail, office and lakeside activation that city leaders say is intended to complete a longtime vision for a walkable, mixed‑use destination.
The presentation explained why the parcels involved represent “one chance” to finish the Boulevard, outlined a two‑phase development concept led by Blueprints Capital and showed preliminary schedules that would place a purchase agreement in early 2026 and city plan approvals in mid‑2027. The developer described approximately 138,000 square feet of restaurant and office space in the initial build, a “great lawn” for programming and infrastructure improvements the city would reimburse as public contributions.
City economic development officials and the developer said the project is designed for long‑term hold and active event programming. The presentation estimated a…
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