The Mesa City Council is expected to advance a proposed $3 billion mixed-use development known as Legacy Park, positioning a long-term, multi-phase project that blends hospitality, residential, office and restaurant components. The council is scheduled to act on the venture on Monday, with the plan calling for a large-scale buildout over several years.
Vestar is set to lead the Legacy Park project. According to The Phoenix Business Journal, the development timeline anticipates work on public infrastructure, public amenities and traffic improvements beginning first, with a projected groundbreaking in January 2028. Vertical construction is expected to follow several months later, starting in June 2028.
The initial phase of Legacy Park is currently targeted for a grand opening in October 2029. That first phase is part of a broader plan that, at full buildout, would deliver a substantial mix of uses spanning retail, hospitality, multifamily and office space, alongside structured parking and open space.
At completion, Legacy Park is planned to feature 400,000 square feet of restaurant, retail and fitness space, providing a sizable commercial footprint for food, shopping and wellness offerings. The hospitality program is expected to include a luxury resort with 600 rooms and a separate boutique hotel with 150 rooms, adding two distinct lodging options within the project.
The office component is slated to total 3.8 million square feet of Class A office and corporate campus space, positioning Legacy Park as a potential employment hub within the area. The residential plan calls for 2,261 multifamily units, creating a large on-site housing base integrated with the retail, office and hospitality uses.
Parking and open space are also central to the concept. Plans call for 2,245 structured parking spaces to serve the various uses across the project. Legacy Park is additionally expected to incorporate a 20-acre urban park anchored by a 10-acre activity lake designed for kayaking and paddleboarding, creating a recreational amenity for residents, visitors and office users once the project is fully delivered.
