Surprise leaders divided over how to develop its downtown

Disclosure: Rose Law Group recently began representing Mattamy Homes on their potential development at Surprise City Center

By Perry Vandell | The Republic

Downtown Surprise is an island of city buildings and amenities in a sea of dirt.

But city leaders see the raw desert as the community’s best shot at creating a unique downtown in the fast-growing suburb of stucco master-planned communities.

On the 1-square-mile block bounded by Bullard Avenue and Litchfield, Bell and Greenway roads, they envision a walkable shopping district, a university campus and entertainment venues.

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