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83 MARKETPLACE COMES TO THE VALLEY’S WEST SIDE By Molly Cerreta Smith In total, the center will feature 41,200 north of the Loop 101 to connect from what we are achieving and we are square feet of unique high-end indoor/ the I-17 to the Loop 303. so excited about the final product AS YOU UNDOUBTEDLY KNOW, outdoor restaurants, retailers and and the level of tenants that we are 83 MARKETPLACE IS CURRENTLY services such as Urban Italian, Dean While Cashman notes that as more introducing to north Peoria,” she UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT THE Proper and Heartland Dental. Phase 1 people are moving north, they are adds. “We’re just a small two-person SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 83RD is currently going up, with Phase 2 to realizing that moving northwest to company that is dedicated to seeing AVENUE AND HAPPY VALLEY follow. Upon completion, the center North Peoria is less expensive. “The our original concept through and ROAD. Developed by locally will have a central courtyard and benefit to the area is that people are sticking to our guns on the type owned and operated MDC Land Cashman reveals she has a vision for beginning to see the value — you get of center we want to create for the Development, the center promises to the restaurants to have large shaded a lot more bang for your buck out neighborhood.” bring another level of dining, retail patios with twinkling lights, though here and that makes sense for families and service options to the upper west each one will likely have its own in their 30s and 40s with young kids,” That “small two-person company” side. The site, which was purchased unique spin on its patio design and she adds. comes with some real clout, however. by MDC Land Development in 2015, concept. Cavan has more than 30 years of real has long been in the making to bring The area is growing significantly and estate development and investment elevated dining and shopping to the The center is designed to be showcases positive demographics experience under his belt and area. The concept is designed to pedestrian friendly and geared including 6,000 new rooftops coming specializes in the acquisition and offer the neighborhood an upscale toward the younger families in the in. “When people move out here, they deposition of investment real estate family-friendly center with non-chain area that are looking for really cool realize the value - and then they get across the Southwest. Cashman options. places to go. “The median age for the benefit of having more disposable carries with her more than 25 years our demographic is 36 to 37,” says income in which to frequent better of operational, strategic marketing, “People in this area are starving for Cashman. “We want to target the and independently owned shops and public relations, and management chef-driven restaurants,” says Shari female market with a yoga studio restaurants,” Cashman says. experience. Cashman, director of marketing or boutique fitness studio, a salon, and operations for MDC Land and a wine bar. We’re trying to bring Cashman says the company, which MDC Land Development is currently Development. “That is our primary the Scottsdale-style amenities and consists of just she and Cavan, are accepting tenants for Phase 2 of 83 focus and that has been our focus offerings to this area.” In addition to excited to be able to offer residents Marketplace and those interested may since day one.” While Cashman elevated offerings, 83 Marketplace is that higher level of shops and reach Cashman directly at info@ admits those types of tenants are strategically located — Happy Valley residents…. Though it hasn’t always mdcavanland.com. For more, visit much harder to secure, they refuse to Road serves as the first major artery been easy. “We are really proud of www.mdcavanland.com. steer from their original concept.

She reveals, “If the community wanted a McDonald’s and an AutoZone, we could have filled the center already, but that’s not what we want to give the community with this center. That’s not how we want to build our company and that’s not the reputation we want.”

Mark Cavan, president of MDC Land Development, who used to live in the Westwing neighborhood of Peoria but often frequented Market Street at DC Ranch for its vibrant culture and original tenants, wanted to bring a similar concept to the west side with 83 Marketplace. Initially the three parcels actually had three separate owners, making the acquisition of the entire nine-acre property a lengthy process. It took more than a year alone to simply get through all the approval processes and finally in October 2016, they were able to close on the parcel.

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LOOP 303 INTERCHANGE TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION IN NORTH PEORIA SPRING 2020 By Molly Cerreta Smith tie in with the city of Peoria’s future extension of Jomax of 2021. will also take on the responsibility of maintenance of the of way. As of right now, the Loop 303 includes two general purpose lanes at the Jomax Road alignment. However, because there is not a bridge over Jomax Road, traffic along the Loop 303 has to depart from the main alignment to travel along the future on and off ramps. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) initiated a study along a northwest valley area of the Loop 303 to “address how future growth in the region would impact the highway,” according to the ADOT website. “The study will examine the benefits of adding a third general purpose lane in each direction between Happy Valley and Lake Pleasant parkways; construction of a new traffic interchange to Road; and building a new bridge over the Beardsley AS NORTH PEORIA CONTINUES TO GROW AND Canal.” BECOME A MORE DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE, DINE, SHOP, ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE, The traffic interchange, bridges for the main lines and THE DEMAND FOR CONVENIENT WAYS TO concrete paved surface for the paved surface under the ACCESS THE CITY INCREASES. With that, recent news bridges are included in ADOT’s project design as well, of a new road construction project has been announced. and the agreement between ADOT and the city also The Peoria City Council has recently approved an trench that will allow for new lighting as well as a new agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation traffic signal at the intersection of Vistancia Boulevard and for the design and development of the Loop 303 Jomax Road, and a 36-inch diameter steel casing under Interchange at Jomax Road. The project is set to begin in the interchange that will accommodate a future water main the spring of 2020 with a completion date slated for winter that will run from east to west. The city will be responsible for paying the construction sures along the Loop 303 during construction and notes costs to the state, which are estimated to be approximately that temporary single-lane closures might be necessary. $515,102. However, if the project goes over budget, the At least one lane of travel in each direction will be maincity is also required to pay the state for those costs. Peoria tained during construction. For updates, www.azdot.gov. Loop 303 Interchange upon completion of the project. While construction can sometimes be a hassle for On its end, the state of Arizona is slated to prepare design travelers, this latest development is a long-term solution to plans, specifications and any additional documents needed the growth and development anticipated for north Peoria. for bidding as well as secure any and all necessary permits In the long run, residents and visitors to the area will likely for the construction and other work needed in their right be thankful for this temporary inconvenience!

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