Before the Phoenix City Council voted Jan. 7 to approve a general plan amendment and zoning change to allow a seven-story, 315-unit apartment building to be built on 4.32 acres near the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Bell roads, Mayor Kate Gallego took notice of the lack of opposition to project, though that wasn’t always the case. “This sure started with some very upset letters but we’re pleased to have resolved concerns. Perhaps one could say, the process worked,” she said. Not everyone was thrilled, however. Here’s a selection of what Independent readers had to say on NextDoor:
- “Increases traffic … lessens safety.” — Jane Neuheisel
- “Kind of looks like a prison!” — Kathy Dana