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City outlines redevelopment focus areas and new urban transformation team work to speed infill and reuse
Summary
City staff presented an update on redevelopment priorities, identifying focus areas — including the full Main Street corridor and downtown‑adjacent districts — and described a hands‑on outreach program of feasibility analyses, property owner engagement and a small‑project “concierge” service to help stalled parcels move to development; staff
Mesa staff outlined a new, citywide redevelopment push at the June 26 study session, describing geographic focus areas and a hands‑on approach intended to help stalled and underused properties move to productive reuse.
Jeff Robbins and the Office of Urban Transformation told the council the city is shifting from a passive posture to proactive outreach: staff are cataloguing parcels where land value exceeds existing improvements, meeting one‑on‑one with owners and brokers, producing feasibility analyses, and cultivating a pool of potential buyers. The presentation identified a broad set of focus areas, including the entire Main Street corridor (from Mesa’s west edge…
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