The Heritage District is months away from opening the first phase of a massive development project that’s expected to change the landscape of downtown Gilbert.
Why it matters: The district exploded onto the Valley’s entertainment and dining scene about a decade ago and now the town is ready for the next chapter: adding office workers and full-time residents to the mix.
The big picture: Luxury apartments and high-end offices are the centerpiece of Heritage Park, a massive development that’ll encompass an entire city block at Gilbert Road and Juniper Avenue.
- The project will also include a hotel, restaurants and retail.
- At more than 800,000 square feet, it’ll double the Heritage District’s existing footprint, Gilbert economic development director Dan Henderson told Axios.
Zoom in: The first phase includes:
- A five-story, 288-unit luxury apartment complex
- Restaurants, including Ghost Donkey, Palma and Blue Sushi Sake Grill
- More than 300 parking spaces
- A public square with a water feature
Much of the first phase will open in September, with the apartments scheduled to begin leasing next spring…