The Scottsdale Development Review Board on Nov. 6 approved Case DR 2025, Park Phase 1, a phased mixed‑use development anchored by a roughly 2‑acre central park and a pedestrian promenade.

Planning staff described the proposal as containing approximately 106,000 square feet of commercial uses, a 40,000 square‑foot fitness center and about 159 residential units. The applicant stipulated to site improvements including undergrounding the overhead utility lines along Scottsdale Road, installation of a traffic signal at Paradise Lane and North Scottsdale Road and an enhanced pedestrian crossing and bus shelter to improve pedestrian connections to the adjacent Scottsdale Promenade Shopping Center.

George Malara of Nelson Partners, the project representative, said the team envisions a walkable central plaza with retail, restaurants and varied public spaces, along with perimeter streetscape and mature tree plantings; the developer emphasized phased implementation and that future commercial pads will return to the DRB for separate review.

Commissioner Joyner moved to approve the case per staff recommended stipulations; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call. Two DRB members (Vice Chair Brand and Board member Fahid/Fakih as noted in the record) were recused and did not vote on this item. Board discussion included a question about interim visitor parking before the large parking structure is built; the applicant said residents will have structured parking in phase 1 and interim surface parking/valet will accommodate visitors.

The project will return to the Development Review Board as future phases and specific commercial pads come forward for separate review.