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Residents urge Tempe Council to preserve Shalimar Golf Course, citing urban heat and community value
Summary
Multiple Tempe residents used the public-comment period to ask the City Council to preserve Shalimar Golf Club as open space or a golf course, arguing the site reduces urban heat, supports wildlife and community programs. No rezoning vote occurred at the March 11 meeting.
Several Tempe residents urged the City Council on March 11 to preserve Shalimar Golf Club as open green space rather than permit rezoning for higher-density housing.
Speakers told the council Shalimar provides a large cooling “halo” in the city, supports wildlife and community programs, and is a unique gathering place for residents across ages. None of the speakers said the council voted on rezoning at this meeting; instead, they asked council members to oppose rezoning if and when a rezoning decision comes before them.
Amanda Clark, a Tempe resident, said Shalimar “is beloved by the people of Tempe” and described…
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