Plans for the construction of a mixed-use development that will include space for offices, retail, and hospitality are advancing in Mesa.
The project is set to be built on the northwest corner of East Elliott and South Ellsworth Roads and will belong to the Scottsdale-based Diversified Partners.
That company purchased the currently vacant 17-acre site last month for around $9.4 million.
What is being called the East Gate Plaza will be built across the street from a new $800 million, 960,000 square foot Facebook data center.
Although much of the land adjacent to the planned East Gate Plaza is vacant, the shopping center will also be close to the upscale 3,200-acre Eastmark master-planned community.
hat community is expected to see the completion of some 15,000 homes at full build-out.
According to reports, the East Gate Plaza, as envisioned by Edifice, an architectural firm in Tempe, will have a modern design with an emphasis on exposed steel elements, angular lines, and an abundance of glass walls.
The larger plaza site is also expected to feature green and courtyard space.
Work on the $125 million East Gate Plaza is slated to begin early next year.
By Garry Boulard
