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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Development off I-17 is for Fry’s BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Wrier
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neighborhood center with a Fry’s Food Store and Fuel Center and other businesses is coming to North Phoenix, according to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. The center will be located on the east side of I-17 on the corner of West Jomax Road and North Norterra Parkway. A 123,000-square-foot Fry’s Food Store will anchor the development. The
total lot size is 528,000 square feet. Lots are available for other shops and restaurants. The site plan has tenant spaces for a Quick Quack Car Wash, McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A and Someburros, but these businesses are subject to change based on leasing activity. However, the Phoenix Community and Economic Development department confirmed that all four have already applied for permits. The permits allow drive-thru facilities and/or outdoor dining near a residential zoning district.
The permits for McDonald’s and ChickFil-A have been approved with stipulations regarding the timeframe to apply and pay for building permits. The property, totaling around 44 acres, is helmed by RED Development, a Phoenix-based commercial real estate company. A RED Development representative had no comment when pressed for details on the space. “RED confirmed they do not current-
Food trucks will be on-site for all performance nights to offer dining options. As parking is limited, residents are encouraged to carpool, walk and bike to the park. Residents who drive can park in the park’s lower lot and the community center’s parking lot. “We are so excited for this concert series to kick off the summer and we look forward to having our residents enjoy this fun, outdoor event,” said Debbie Pulido, Anthem Community Council special events manager. Concerts take place in the Amphitheater at Anthem Community Park, located at 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. To
learn more about Music in May, visit onlineatanthem.com/music-in-may Formed in June 2019, The Very Secret Service features vocalist/guitarist Evan Berg and Grammy Award-winning drummer formerly of Superbus, Greg Jacks. This is a top 40 cover band — with a surprise. “It’s a very unique cover band,” said Jacks, a native of France who now lives in Phoenix. “People are very surprised that two guys can pull this off. It’s pretty cool. That’s what keeps me on track and keeps
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Anthem’s Music in May returns to park
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usic in May returns with four weeks of free concerts at Anthem Community Park beginning Friday, May 6, with the cover band The Very Secret Service. The City Nights Band (May 13), Young Country (May 20) and Superhero (May 27) are also slated to play from 7 to 9 p.m. on their respective Fridays. Attendees at the free, family-friendly event are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and flashlights.
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