Economic Overview Part 3: Land, Real Estate, and Economic Geography
Summary
Staff reviewed Phoenix's land capacity, contrasting greenfield development on the outskirts with infill redevelopment and mall transformations like Park Central and Paradise Valley Mall.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Construction sales tax has increased by 168% since 2017, supporting municipal services.
Developers, new residents, and the municipality through tax generation.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee Meeting - Sep 9, 2026
Staff wrapped up a six-part economic overview. Councilwoman Stark pushed to add affordable housing promotion as a priority for job growth, and staff agreed — a signal housing costs are now on the economic development agenda.
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Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee — April 8, 2026
Staff reviewed Phoenix's land capacity, contrasting greenfield development on the outskirts with infill redevelopment and mall transformations like Park Central and Paradise Valley Mall.
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