Staff Reports | Business & Commerce
CityNorth has opened City North Drive, a mobility corridor intended to support the district’s long‑term plan to function as a connected mixed‑use area in north Phoenix.
The roadway, built in 2020 but closed during subsequent construction phases, is now open to the public.
The corridor is designed to link CityNorth with High Street and Desert Ridge Marketplace, providing walkable access to restaurants, retail and entertainment venues, according to a press release.
City North Drive offers a direct connection across the district and includes dedicated pull‑outs for autonomous shuttles and ride‑share services, integrated high‑speed internet to support smart‑mobility features, and a 12‑foot shaded sidewalk for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter users.
A.R. Mays Construction built the roadway and infrastructure.
The opening also aligns with the completion of the Republic Services corporate headquarters. The six‑story, 240,000‑square‑foot office building, constructed by Ryan Companies, will house 1,000 employees and is expected to generate 600 jobs over the next 15 years. Republic Services’ new facility is one of the district’s major recent additions.
Crown Realty Group, the owner and master developer of CityNorth, continues to oversee the project under the leadership of Rick Carpinelli, senior VP of property acquisition.
“Since we built the project’s infrastructure in 2020, multiple projects have commenced construction with the completion of our first office building, the Republic Services Corporate Headquarters and the first luxury apartment community, Sunela Luxury Apartments,” Mr. Carpinelli, representing Crown Realty Group, said.
“Now that those buildings are complete, we’re proud to open City North Drive to the public for the first time. We’re excited for the community to experience our 100‑acre campus, which is already bustling with activity as we move forward on our next wave of projects.”
Completed and active construction represents about one‑third of the full project buildout. CityNorth plans continued growth as a district intended to combine residential, employment and visitor activity.
“With the road now open, we’re well positioned for the next chapter of CityNorth,” Mr. Carpinelli said. “This is about creating a place where people can work, live and spend time—all without getting back in their cars.”
