A Thoughtful Future for the Kierland Community
Latest Update (February 2026)
Following two neighborhood open houses in December 2025, the project team refined the proposal to address community feedback on building height, buffering, traffic circulation, and site design.
The Kierland community has always represented the best of Phoenix and Scottsdale — a place that values innovation, balance, and beauty.
Now, Host Hotels & Resorts, owner of The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, is reinvesting in our community’s future through a thoughtful proposal to evolve the Mesquite Course at Kierland Golf Club.
The vision:
A limited, high-quality residential neighborhood that conserves water, enhances trails and open space, and strengthens the fabric of our community.
This website has been created to keep neighbors, stakeholders, and residents informed, engaged, and heard as this proposal moves forward.
Development Unit 1 (DU1)
Size: ~16.2 acres
Location: Immediately west of The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Product: For-sale villa/condominium community
Density: ~11.1 dwelling units per acre (~180 units)
Refinements made following community feedback include:
Elimination of the previously proposed Clubgate Drive access driveway
Continued focus on compatibility with surrounding uses
Emphasis on quality architecture, landscaping, and owner-occupied housing
The goal of DU1 is to create a carefully designed residential community that integrates with the resort area while respecting nearby neighborhoods.
Development Units (DU1 + DU2)
The project is organized into two primary development areas located north and south of Greenway Parkway.
Development Unit 2 (DU2)
Size: ~55.6 acres
Location: South of Greenway Parkway
Overall Density: ~6 dwelling units per acre (~314 residential lots)
Concept: Collection of high-end ownership neighborhoods
Following initial community feedback, DU2 has been revised to incorporate three subarea plans designed to provide greater certainty, clarity and to create transitions between surrounding uses:
DU2-A — Townhomes
Max height: 2 stories / 30 ft
74 lots (6.7 du/ac)
DU2-B — Detached Single Family
Max height: 2 stories / 30 ft
156 lots (5.3 du/ac)
DU2-C — Townhomes (edge transition)
Max height: 2 stories and roof deck (3 stories) / 45 ft (including roof deck)
84 lots (5.6 du/ac)
Refinements made following community feedback include:
Across DU2, building heights and density have been reduced and clarified in response to community feedback.
Revised driveway access locations to mitigate traffic impacts.
A defining feature of DU2 is its open space corridors and trail network, which support pedestrian connectivity, drainage, and neighborhood integration.
Project Highlights
The Copper Residences at Kierland proposal focuses on responsible reinvestment in a key area of the existing Mesquite Golf Course. The project is designed to:
Provide highly sought-after, thoughtfully designed, for-sale residences that complement the existing neighborhood;
Facilitate reinvestment in The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, ensuring its continued success as a regional anchor and employer;
Maintain open space and view corridors, including a looped trail system connecting to The Westin and surrounding amenities;
Reduce high-water-use turf, conserving millions of gallons of water annually and;
Upgrade infrastructure in the area, including wastewater and off-site improvements.
This plan represents a smart, sustainable evolution of a key infill site — helping our community adapt to changing conditions while preserving the character that makes Kierland special.
Show Your Support
Join your neighbors in supporting a plan that sustains The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, conserves water, and enhances the quality of life in Kierland.
By signing the letter, you’ll help demonstrate to our Village Committee, Phoenix City Council, and Staff that our community supports this balanced, forward-looking reinvestment.
Community Benefits
This reinvestment brings meaningful benefits to both residents and visitors:
✅ Sustainability:
A major reduction in water-intensive turf and replacement with modern, efficient landscaping.
✅ Connectivity:
Enhanced walking trails, open space access, and pedestrian linkages to The Westin and surrounding neighborhoods.
✅ Design Quality:
High-end architectural design and buffering to ensure privacy and harmony with existing homes.
✅ Economic Vitality:
Ongoing reinvestment in The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa — preserving jobs, tourism, and community value.
✅ Infrastructure Improvements:
Wastewater and off-site system upgrades that strengthen the broader Kierland area.
Water Savings
The current Mesquite Golf Course uses untreated CAP canal water for irrigation; it does not use greywater.
Current annual water usage is up to 650 acre-feet for the entire 213-acre golf course.
The proposal would redevelop 67 acres of the golf course, which currently uses up to approximately 205 acre-feet per year.
The proposed development will use an estimated 175 acre-feet of water every year.
That is an anticipated water savings of 30 acre-feet or more than 9 MILLION GALLONS PER YEAR
Traffic Impact Analysis
TIA approved by the City of Phoenix
Study area widened to include 15 intersections (10 more than the typical study area)
The proposed development does not cause new intersections to degrade, nor does it worsen operations at existing constrained locations
Minor Signal timing adjustments will be made
See October 2025 TIA Here: Oct 2025 TIA Submittal
Upcoming Meetings and Updates
Neighborhood Meeting
February 23, 2026
6:00–7:00 PM
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa — Trailblazer Ballroom
6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(Self-parking validated)
Village Planning Committee (Informational Only)
March 2, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Paradise Valley Community Center
Multi-Purpose Room
17402 N. 40th Street Phoenix, AZ 85032
The Paradise Valley Village Planning Committee will review the case at a future meeting to provide a recommendation. This meeting and future meetings/hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council have not yet been scheduled.
Questions
We believe great communities are built through dialogue — and we want to hear from you.
If you have questions, comments, or ideas about the proposal, please share your feedback directly with the project team using the form below. Your input will help guide refinements and ensure this project reflects the priorities of Kierland residents.