Large Shopping Center Planned for Property Along Scenic Drive
"The Summit" is not exactly what Maricopa County and local residents
envisioned for the future
of this unique Sonoran area when they created the Desert Foothills
Scenic Drive in 1963. But growth is a reality of the 90s and the developer, Scottsdale
officials and residents face the challenge of creating something that is truly compatible
with the area's unique beauty. The Boulders Resort was up to the challenge of protecting
roadside plants, views and vistas. What the Summit will bring remains to be seen.
It's an understatement to say that residents are concerned about the future of the area's
oldest Scenic Corridor. Some fear that the shopping center may be replacing our scenic
area with a "Geography of Nowhere." The developer is
gathering community input and no development plans have been filed with the City to date.
It is anticipated that plans will be filed in the coming months.
The following information was provided by Donahue Schriber Realty Group.
Some Facts about the Summit at Scottsdale
Goal: To create a quality shopping environment that blends with the natural desert setting and enhances the lifestyle of the community.
The Summit: A 325,000-square-foot community lifestyle center that features a general merchandise anchor, a full-line, upscale grocer and a high caliber collection of retailers and restaurants in a lifestyle district.
Owner and Developer: Donahue Schriber Realty Group, a private REIT that owns and operates 51 shopping centers in California, Arizona and Nevada, representing 15 million square feet of space, will own, lease and manage The Summit at Scottsdale.
Co-Developer: Koll Development Company, Arizona Division, will share development and leasing responsibilities.
Architect: Nelsen Architects Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona.
Location: The northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Ashler Hills Road in Scottsdale, just south of the Boulders Resort. This property has been zoned C-2 since its annexation into the city of Scottsdale in 1983.
Types of Tenants:
Target, as a general merchandise anchor
A full-line, upscale grocer
Drugstore and personal services
Restaurants and cafes
Apparel and accessories
Galleries and gifts
Home furnishings.
