A Thoughtful Future for the Kierland Community
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 portion of the Kierland Golf Club known as the Mesquite Course.
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.
About the Project
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.
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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 CAP canal water to irrigate the course.
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
Project Updates
Join us for an upcoming neighborhood meeting to learn more
Upcoming Neighborhood Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Trailblazers A&B
6902 East Greenway Parkway,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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.