Mesa's $3B development is seeking design firms Explore Mesa's planned $3B Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing development, its lake and park design RFQ, October deadlines and project contacts.
2026-09-28
Legacy Park rendering supplied by the City of Mesa. A proposed-project rendering, not a photograph of completed buildings. Mesa has approved a development agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing, representing roughly $3 billion in planned private investment in southeast Mesa, Arizona.
Vestar Pacific Master Plan is now requesting qualifications for Legacy Park's lake and park design. The published notice sets an October 1 conference and an October 15 submission deadline. Public notice
The two developments would combine hotels, housing, restaurants, shops and offices near Mesa Gateway Airport, with a public park, pedestrian connections and transportation and utility improvements. The city announced the council's approval on September 15, following the September 14 vote. City of Mesa
What is planned at Legacy Park?
Vestar is developing Legacy Park with landowner Pacific Proving. Its announced plan covers approximately 200 acres near Ellsworth and Williams Field roads and includes 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurants. The Athens Group was named to develop a planned 600-room resort. Developer announcement
Developers will advance the cost of eligible public infrastructure. Reimbursement depends on the agreement's requirements and tax revenue generated by the development. City agreement announcement
Engineering News-Record reports an October 2029 target for the first phase's opening. September project update
The design assignment accepting qualifications
The request for qualifications (RFQ) covers lake and park design, Offsite Package #4 , a professional-services assignment.
Item Published requirement Issuer Vestar Pacific Master Plan, LLC Administrator Michael Wechsler, Foursite Consulting Conference October 1, 2026, 1 p.m., Phoenix local time, via Teams Qualifications due October 15, 2026, 2 p.m., Phoenix local time Request documents Mwechsler@foursite.com · 602-421-5105
Request the complete RFQ for submission instructions, selection criteria, the conference link and any addenda. The notice recommends attendance. Published solicitation
Project contacts for contractors and suppliers
For a broader introduction, Vestar's official contact page lists Jeff Axtell under Development and Jack Van Kleunen under Construction. Its Phoenix office is 602-866-0900 . These are company contacts, separate from the design RFQ administrator.
Send a short capability statement identifying your trade or service, comparable projects and the scope you want to pursue at Legacy Park or Gateway Crossing. Ask where the project team handles contractor and supplier qualification.
For the open design assignment, request Offsite Package #4 from Foursite Consulting before the October 1 conference.
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