The project proposes rezoning the nine-hole Mesquite golf course to residential uses on property located north and south of Greenway Parkway. The remaining 18 holes of golf, including the Ironwood and Acacia courses, are not part of this proposal and will remain in operation as an 18-hole golf course.

Efficient Golf Operations

The Westin Kierland Golf Club can meet its current and projected operational demand with 18 holes of golf. Transitioning from 27 to 18 holes enables more efficient operations with reduced maintenance, management, and water requirements, while maintaining the long-term viability of the golf club.

Resort Sustainability

Redevelopment will support continued reinvestment into the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and Golf Club, helping maintain the property as a premier hospitality and tourism destination for Phoenix.

Housing Demand

The Kierland area continues to experience strong demand for high-quality, well-located housing options with premium amenities and walkable access to employment, retail, dining, and resort services.

Sustainability Benefits

Redevelopment of the Mesquite course will significantly reduce high-water-use turf and result in infrastructure upgrades, enhanced trails, and new parks. Building housing in an infill location will help mitigate urban sprawl.

Based on Community Feedback, the Plan Was Updated To:

• Expand setbacks and buffering

• Add substantial open space and park amenities

• Lowered density and defined subareas 

• Reduce and clarify building heights in DU2

• Refine traffic circulation and access points

• Remove Clubgate Drive access

• Strengthen development and design standards

No. The Westin Kierland Golf Club will continue operating as an 18-hole golf course utilizing the Ironwood and Acacia courses. Only the nine-hole Mesquite course is proposed for redevelopment.

The revised 18-hole configuration is intended to provide a more efficient long-term golf operation.

The current PUD proposal includes the following maximum unit counts:

• DU1 (North Site): Maximum of 180 units

• DU2 (South Site): Maximum of 314 units

• Total: Maximum of 494 units

DU1 is proposed for upscale resort-style condominium and condo-hotel residential uses. DU2 is proposed for a mix of for-sale single-family detached homes, townhomes, and duplex-style residences.

Any future site plans will be subject to the City of Phoenix Preliminary Site Plan review process.

Pricing will be determined based on market conditions at the time of development. The homes are expected to be positioned competitively with other upscale residential communities in the Kierland and Scottsdale area.

The project is proposed as a high-end, for-sale residential community.

• DU1: Resort-style condominiums and potential condo-hotel uses

• DU2: For-sale single-family detached homes, duplexes, and townhomes

The PUD allows flexibility for condo-hotel and hospitality-related uses within DU1, consistent with the adjacent resort environment.

Also, CC&Rs will stipulate no short-term rentals of less than 6 months for DU-2 units or any DU-1 units that are not part of a condo-hotel operation.

Host Hotels & Resorts will establish extensive development standards through the PUD, CC&Rs, architectural controls, and design review requirements to ensure the project is developed to a high-quality standard compatible with the adjacent resort and surrounding community.

As owner of the adjacent Westin Kierland Resort, Host is highly motivated to ensure the development reflects the quality and character of the Kierland area.

DU1

Host may develop DU1 directly, partner with another developer, or sell the property to a qualified development partner.

DU2

DU2 is expected to be developed by homebuilders of a caliber similar to those involved in the redevelopment of The Phoenician. Any future builder will be required to comply with the standards established through the PUD and governing CC&Rs.

All future development applications will remain subject to the City’s public review and Preliminary Site Plan approval process.

In response to community feedback, the development plan now includes clearly defined subareas and building height standards.

DU1

• Maximum 4 stories

• Maximum 54 feet

DU2-A

• Maximum 2 stories

• Maximum 30 feet

• No roof decks permitted

DU2-B

• Maximum 2 stories

• Maximum 30 feet

• No roof decks permitted

DU2-C

• Maximum 2-story building plus roof deck

• Maximum 45 feet

• Roof decks permitted

These revisions were made to create more predictable transitions adjacent to existing neighborhoods.

Click here to view the conceptual site plan, including building heights.

Building setbacks were significantly revised in response to community feedback to create stronger transitions and buffering from adjacent neighborhoods. The development plan includes substantial setbacks, open space corridors, parks, trails, and landscaped buffers to create visual and physical separation from surrounding uses.

DU1

Adjacent to streets: 30 feet

Adjacent to residential uses west: 160 feet

Adjacent to non-residential uses east: 0 feet

The 160-foot setback substantially exceeds nearby residential setbacks and creates a major landscaped open-space corridor adjacent to existing condominiums.

DU2

Adjacent to 66th Street: 60 feet

Adjacent to Acoma Drive: 80 feet

Non-street perimeter setbacks: 10 feet

Additional separation is provided through parks, trails, landscaped buffers, and open space areas, including:

New 5-acre linear park along Acoma Drive

New 2-acre pocket park

Expanded perimeter setbacks along major streets

These design changes were specifically incorporated to improve compatibility with surrounding uses.

Click here to view the conceptual site plan exhibit that includes building setbacks.

The Mesquite golf course area will transition from private golf turf to a residential community that incorporates extensive open space, landscaping, trails, parks, and pedestrian amenities.

The remaining Acacia and Ironwood golf courses will remain in operation.

The revised PUD includes:

DU1

• Minimum 30% open space

• A minimum 160-foot-wide building setback along the west property boundary

• Perimeter trails and landscaped open space corridors

DU2

• Minimum 20% open space

• A new 2-acre pocket park

• A new 5-acre linear park along the south boundary

• Extensive perimeter trail systems and landscaped open space corridors

Click here to view the open space exhibit.

Yes. The project includes an extensive network of shared-use paths, pedestrian trails, and connections throughout DU1 and DU2.

The trail system will:

• Connect DU1 and DU2 through existing underpasses beneath Greenway Parkway

• Connect to existing public sidewalks and pathways

• Provide publicly accessible perimeter trail systems

• Include approximately 12,900 linear feet of community trails and pathways

• Create improved pedestrian connectivity within the Kierland area

Perimeter trails will be dedicated to the City in a 20’ easement to ensure these trails remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.

Click here to view the Trails exhibit.

The existing 9-hole Mesquite course is expected to remain operational through January 10, 2028. The Mesquite course is anticipated to officially close beginning January 11, 2028.

The remaining Ironwood and Acacia courses will continue operating as an 18-hole golf course following the transition.

Yes. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was completed and accepted by the City of Phoenix in October 2025. An additional addendum was also prepared in response to updated access configurations and community feedback.

Key findings include:

• Study area expanded to evaluate 15 intersections

• Existing arterial and collector streets currently operate with available capacity

• The proposed development is not expected to create significant congestion impacts

• The project is expected to contribute less than 1% of future roadway volumes in the study area

• Existing constrained intersections are regional conditions and are not caused by the project

• Minor signal timing adjustments will be implemented where necessary

• The revised access plan disperses traffic throughout the site rather than concentrating it at a single location

The project team will also continue coordinating with the community and the city on potential speed management measures, as appropriate.

Click here to view supplemental traffic exhibits.

The revised circulation plan includes the following primary access locations:

• Commercial driveway connection near 66th Street and Kierland Village Center

• 68th Street and Acoma Drive

• 66th Street and Acoma Drive

• Westin Kierland Resort main entry drive

• In response to community feedback, the previously proposed Clubgate Drive access for DU1 was removed.

Due to site topography, roadway spacing requirements, and City engineering standards, direct vehicular access from Greenway Parkway is not feasible.

Click here to view the access points exhibit.

Yes. The applicant met with the Paradise Valley Unified School District in August 2025. The district confirmed that it has adequate capacity to accommodate the projected number of students generated by the project.

Nearest schools include:

• Sandpiper Elementary School

• Desert Shadows Middle School

• Horizon High School

Nearby emergency services include:

• Phoenix Fire Station #31

• Desert Horizon Police Precinct

New residential development will also contribute additional tax revenue and development impact fees that support schools and public services.

Yes. Infrastructure improvements associated with redevelopment will be funded by the

developer as required by the City of Phoenix.

Potential improvements include:

• Upsizing approximately 770 linear feet of existing 10-inch sewer line to a 15-inch line along the north side of Greenway Parkway, if determined necessary by the City

• Replacement of approximately 3,200 linear feet of existing pipe along Sweetwater Avenue with a 24-inch line

The City’s water and utility providers have confirmed there is adequate capacity to serve the project.

The redevelopment is also anticipated to significantly reduce water consumption compared to the existing golf course use through reduced turf area and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Click here to view the sewer plan exhibit.

Drainage systems and stormwater retention basins will be designed to meet or exceed City of Phoenix requirements. The development of the project will not have an adverse drainage impact on surrounding properties or cause any additional Special Flood Hazard Zone Areas.

Proposed stormwater retention volumes will exceed pre-development conditions to offset runoff from the development’s impervious areas. In addition, stormwater leaving the project will be maintained at or below historical levels.

Click here to view the stormwater exhibit.

The project incorporates multiple strategies intended to reduce urban heat island impacts and improve pedestrian comfort.

These include:

• Shade requirements for sidewalks, pathways, trails, and parking areas

• Large canopy shade trees throughout the site

• Drought-tolerant landscaping

• Solar-reflective building materials where appropriate

• Expanded landscaped open space areas and parks

The PUD also requires shading studies and compliance with applicable Phoenix sustainability standards.

Yes. A wildlife study has been completed as part of the planning process.

Key findings include:

• The golf course is already a highly modified environment

• No federally listed endangered species were identified on-site

• No critical habitat areas were identified within the property

• The site is not located within a designated wildlife corridor

• Existing vegetation consists primarily of golf course landscaping and desert-adapted plant material

The redevelopment also creates opportunities to:

• Reduce long-term irrigation demand

• Reduce fertilizer and turf maintenance requirements

• Expand drought-tolerant landscaping

• Improve sustainability through water-efficient design

Environmental compliance and wildlife protection measures will be implemented during construction.

View the Biological Study summary slide by clicking here.

The project is currently undergoing review by the City of Phoenix as part of:

• A Minor General Plan Amendment

• A Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning application

The application is presently in the City review process following the third submittal submitted on August 19, 2026.

Following staff review, the project will proceed through the public hearing process, including:

1. Paradise Valley Village Planning Committee

2. Planning Commission

3. Phoenix City Council

Additional opportunities for public input will continue throughout the process. Following the rezoning process, each phase of the project will be required to be processed through the preliminary site plan application process for approval of site plans and building architecture, followed by construction document processing.

Click here to view the visual project timeline

Interested residents can sign up for updates and submit comments through the project website:

https://www.kierlandcommunity.org/

The website includes project updates, plans, contact