14 November 2021

TWO FOR-THE-ROAD: The Year-End Rush in Speculative Real Estate Projects Near PMGA and The Promise of High-Paying Jobs

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4 million-square-foot Cubes at Mesa Gateway coming to East Valley

Real Estate | 30 Oct |

CRG, the national real estate development and investment firm, today announced plans to develop The Cubes at Mesa Gateway, which will bring up to 4 million square feet of speculative and build-to-suit space to a 268-acre site in Mesa. The Cubes at Mesa Gateway will be the largest master-planned, development-ready industrial park delivered in the Southeast Valley, which is expected to add over 120,000 residents by 2025.

“The Cubes at Mesa Gateway is in good company, joining a growing list of developments choosing to locate in Mesa,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles. “This is also a timely and exciting addition to the Gateway area and for the Southeast Valley, to help accommodate the growth and need for space for large users. We look forward to the groundbreaking!”

Strategically located between E. Pecos Rd. and E. Germann Rd. in southeast Mesa, The Cubes at Mesa Gateway is five miles from the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and just south of the now under-construction AZ 24 freeway expansion, which will offer direct access to Loop 202 and the greater Phoenix area.

“The Cubes will be a tremendous addition to southeast Mesa and the region, providing more jobs and more business development opportunities in the fastest growing part of the east valley,” District 6 Councilmember Kevin Thompson said. “With its proximity to Gateway Airport and the nearby freeways, District 6 is the perfect location for a major project like this.”

JLL Managing Director Steve Larsen represented CRG in the land acquisition and will work alongside JLL Managing Director Pat Harlan and Senior Vice President Jason Moore to handle leasing for the project, which will offer multiple building and size configurations ranging from 250,000 square feet to 1.2 million square feet, with build-to-suit opportunities and options to buy improved lots. . .

Catering to a wide range of users in bulk distribution, e-commerce fulfillment and specialized manufacturing, the development will be constructed by CRG’s parent company Clayco, with enterprise partner Lamar Johnson Collaborative as architect.

Offsite infrastructure improvements to all four sides of the property will begin immediately and include road widening, installation of traffic signals and utility expansion.

The first phase of vertical construction is slated to begin in second quarter 2022, with delivery of the first building expected to coincide with the completion of the AZ 24 expansion in the fourth quarter of 2022. The full site is expected to be completed in late 2024. . .

All of CRG’s The Cubes-branded facilities are located in regional logistics hubs with robust transit infrastructure, high workforce availability and large population bases.

“CRG’s vertically integrated platform brings together the development, engineering, architecture, construction, capital markets and legal expertise needed to successfully deliver development projects of this size,” said Shawn Clark, president of CRG. “And the Southeast Valley, with its robust mix of sophisticated industrial users and highly-skilled workforce, is a model location for The Cubes-branded master-planned industrial park to serve large-scale needs. It is a star addition to our portfolio.”

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Gulfstream brings $70M investment, hundreds of jobs to Mesa

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a world leader in business jet aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, has announced they will construct a new 225,000 square foot maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Gateway Airport, Airport).

“Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is an ideal location for Gulfstream’s newest MRO facility,” said Derek Zimmerman, president, Gulfstream Customer Support. “Not only is it an established airport for business aviation operators, its infrastructure and size provide a great location for both Gulfstream and our customers. The state of Arizona, the city of Mesa and the airport authority have been incredibly welcoming and supportive of our efforts to expand our service capabilities. The new facility and the job creation that will follow is great news for our customers, our employees and the community.”

City of Mesa Mayor John Giles, Chairman of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA), added, “The arrival of Gulfstream is further proof that Gateway Airport is one of the best locations in North America for MRO and other aerospace facilities. The hundreds of high-wage jobs and educational partnerships that will be generated with this facility will have a profound impact on the entire region.”

When completed, the new facility will total 250,000 square feet and represents a $70 million investment by Gulfstream. . .

“Gulfstream’s arrival represents the single largest private investment in the history of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport,” said J. Brian O’Neill A.A.A.E, PMGAA Executive Director/CEO. “Gateway Airport has proven to be an ideal location for MRO facilities, and Gulfstream’s announcement further validates our position as a global industry leader.”

“This partnership will propel Greater Phoenix’s thriving aerospace footprint and allow the region to become a blueprint for aerospace success,” said Chris Camacho, President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “We are proud to be among Gulfstream’s partners in this innovative step forward.”

> Gulfstream has also announced workforce development partnerships with Arizona State University and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, located adjacent to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. These partnerships will prepare tomorrow’s workers and provide high-paying jobs in the fast-growing aerospace sector.

Gateway Airport is served by five commercial airlines offering nonstop service to more than 60 domestic and international destinations. The Airport also boasts of approximately one thousand acres of aeronautical and non-aeronautical land available for development.

 > SkyBridge Arizona is a 360-acre master development offering large parcels and airfield access.

> The GatewayEast master development includes 400-acres of mixed-use non-aeronautical development opportunities strategically located adjacent to two highway systems."

 

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