A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for Southern Avenue Villas, a 354 unit high-end apartment complex at the southwest corner of Southern Avenue and Extension Road. It is the first major apartment development in Mesa's Fiesta District in more than 20 years.
"The Fiesta District is full of opportunities for high energy, creative projects like the Southern Avenue Villas. Developers willing to take a chance are getting in on the ground floor of its resurgence," Mayor John Giles said. "I am pleased to welcome Southern Avenue Villas to Mesa and I wish them the best of success."
Southern Avenue Villas will have eight buildings that are three stories each. The development will have several significant amenities such as a cabana for social gatherings; a large pool which will include a spa, shade canopy and tan ledge; a clubhouse; sand volleyball court and dog park.
"Southern Villas will serve as an attractive new eastern gateway into the Fiesta District. This is the first new housing in the Fiesta District in more than two decades and provides a much needed higher-end living option for southwest Mesa residents," Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh said.
Frankel Family Trust owns approximately 20 acres for the site and is privately financing the development. Foursite Consulting is the construction manager and Chasse Building Team of Mesa is the general contractor. The apartment complex is scheduled to open in spring, 2016.
City of Mesa Public Information and Communications
Contact: Steve Wright
Tel. 480-644-2099
steven.wright@mesaaz.gov
Frankel Family Trust
Contact: Mike Kron
Tel: 949-251-9411 x. 219
mike@rentanapt.com