Where
- Bounded by University Drive on the North, Mesa Drive on the East, Broadway Road on the South, and Country Club Drive on the West
- Easy Access: Two Miles North of the Superstition Freeway (U.S. 60). Two Miles South of the Red Mountain Freeway (S.R.202). Three Miles East of the Price Freeway (S.R. 101).
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Served by SR 87 (Country Club Drive), Valley Metro Public Bus Transit and Union Pacific Railroad
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When
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Founded 1878 by Mormon Farming Pioneers
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Original Layout with Wide Streets to Allow Oxen Carts to Turn Around
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First Redevelopment Plan 1978, Centennial Hall Built
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Mesa Town Center Corporation (Downtown Management) Founded 1984. Name of corporation changed to Downtown Mesa Association in 2005.
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What
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Original Square Mile Townsite
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$2 Billion District (Property Investment, Annual Sales Made and Annual Services Provided)
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Heart of the City: Mesa Street Address System Begins at Center and Main Street Intersection (0-0)
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Ownership of Mile Square (640 Acres) City of Mesa Owns 50% of Land Area (Including Streets) Commercial Owners Own 25% of Land Area Residential, Schools, Churches, Non-Profits Own 25% of Land Area
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Who
- 250 Commercial Property Owners
- 430 Business & Establishments
- 3,000 Residents
- 5,500 Employees
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Click the link below for more information on downtown Mesa and surrounding areas, including MORE DEMOGRAPHICS
Link to City of Mesa's Website
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