Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing Mixed-Use Development
Summary
A roughly 361,000-square-foot shopping center is planned at Williams Field Road and the Gateway Freeway. The board recommended the use permits and site plan, sending it to the City Council.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 25
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The project would bring major retail construction and sales tax revenue to southeast Mesa.
Nearby southeast Mesa residents would gain new shopping and dining options close to home.
Existing nearby commercial centers facing new competition and residents experiencing increased traffic.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing — October 28, 2026
A roughly 361,000-square-foot shopping center is planned at Williams Field Road and the Gateway Freeway. The board recommended the use permits and site plan, sending it to the City Council.
Mesa approves $3 billion Legacy Park development
Mesa approves $3 billion Legacy Park development AZ Big Media
Vestar moves ahead with Gateway Crossing, a mixed-use project in southeast Mesa
Vestar is moving ahead with a new mixed-use project on a 37-acre site in southeast Mesa.
Design Review Board — October 13, 2026
Developers presented early plans for a massive 36.8-acre commercial center near Williams Field Road and State Route 24. It features a large major tenant building, shop spaces, and two hotels.
Council Approves Landmark Development Agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing
Council Approves Landmark Development Agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing Mesa Now
City Council — September 14, 2026
A massive 428-acre mixed-use project in southeast Mesa featuring luxury hotels, retail, dining, housing, office space, and a public park with a 10-acre community lake. The project includes $76 million in public infrastructure reimbursements funded entirely by on-site generated sales taxes and a theme park district.
Developer pitches massive $3B Legacy Park project to Mesa officials
Developer pitches massive $3B Legacy Park project to Mesa officials KTAR News 92.3 FM
Vestar pitches $3 billion Legacy Park mixed-use project as Mesa seeks to halt tax revenue leakage
Vestar has taken one step closer to initiating its proposed $3 billion Legacy Park project, which would create the largest mixed-use hospitality project in the history of the city of Mesa.
City Council (Study) — September 10, 2026
A 200+ acre destination development near Gateway Airport with a 500-room luxury hotel, retail, offices, and a public lake and park. Developers get up to $76.4 million reimbursed for public infrastructure — but only from taxes the project itself generates, capped at 30 years. The council was largely supportive, with questions on design quality and water supply.
Vestar plans $3 billion Legacy Park mixed-use project as Mesa seeks to halt tax revenue leakage
Vestar plans $3 billion Legacy Park mixed-use project as Mesa seeks to halt tax revenue leakage The Business Journals
Planning and Zoning Board (Study) — August 26, 2026
The Legacy Park project is moving forward through the city review process to the City Council for final consideration.
Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing — August 26, 2026
A massive 196-acre project at Ellsworth and Williams Field roads is set to transform light industrial land into a bustling mixed-use community.
Related development
Gateway Crossing
The center would bring significant new retail and traffic to the Williams Field/Gateway Freeway interchange area.
Legacy Park
Projected $7.4-$58.8 billion economic impact and up to 13,500 jobs; public park, lake, and pedestrian tunnel free to residents; developer maintains public improvements in perpetuity at its own cost.
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