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Residents urge council to protect Shalimar Golf Course green space from dense redevelopment
Summary
Multiple residents spoke during public appearances opposing rezoning of the Shalimar Golf Course for dense housing, citing loss of green space, heat/island effects, traffic and neighborhood character; no council vote on that project occurred tonight.
Residents from Shalimar and surrounding neighborhoods used the public‑comment portion of the Tempe City Council meeting to press the council to reject proposed redevelopment that would convert portions of the Shalimar Golf Course to higher‑density housing.
William Herman, a long‑time Shalimar resident, said the proposal under consideration would place "about 800 people and about 600 cars" on the golf course and urged a lower‑density alternative of fewer, higher‑end homes. Teacher and resident Sudha Doshi said she disapproved of rezoning the course, describing it as a unique green oasis used by school groups and local cross‑country teams and warning of increased pollution, noise and elevated heat if the site were developed.
Other commenters echoed concerns about neighborhood character, public‑health impacts from lost tree canopy, and the cumulative effect of more development amid changing climate patterns. Speakers asked the council to consider alternative mixes of housing or more modest infill and to protect green space.
The matter was raised during the call to the audience; no final council action on the Shalimar site was recorded at this meeting. Residents were encouraged to remain engaged through future hearings if the item appears on a formal agenda.
