Project phases
PHASE I
Development plans that will result in thousands of jobs
Blight reduction through safe, pedestrian friendly design of the entire site.
Produce Market. Local availability of fresh produce on a daily basis.
Delivery of educational resources and programs.
Access to new entertainment venues.
Recreational amenities and open space for community gatherings.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
- Over 20 acres of parkland
- Playgrounds and open space for family gatherings
- Connecting hiking trails
- Mixed-use environment including a public amphitheater
- Open space for concerts, festivals and special events
- Future opportunities for restaurants and additional retail
- Wholesale Produce Market
- Year-round operation
- Dozens of producers bringing a wide variety of produce
- Farmers Market outlet
- On-site university research and collaboration
- Education programs that will feature sustainability, data analytics, wellness and nutrition, and food safety among other technology driven topics
- Test fields for innovation in food production
- Living lab for the farm to market supply chain
PHASES II TO IV
Involve additional benefits to the community, based on future market conditions. Current plans include:
An Agri-Food Research Center
Test fields for innovation in the production and delivery of fresh produce
A start up incubator and conference center
A multi-tenant office park for strategic partners
Community benefits
JOBS
Elliott D. Pollack & Company Study projects that Phase I of the Arizona Fresh project will produce:
1460
Construction related jobs
1518
Operation related jobs at buildout
Follow this link:
Del Rio Redevelopment – Arizona Fresh: Agri-food Innovation Center