The 2.26 million-square-foot data center development’s look and landscaping were recently discussed by the Mesa Design Review Board.
City of Mesa
The data center development is to be on 170 acres at the northeast corner of the future alignment of South Crismon Road and Pecos Road in Mesa.
City of Mesa
The development is anticipated to proceed in one or more phases. The design includes the use of low-noise fans and equipment to minimize sound emissions both on- and off-site so the development remains compatible with adjacent uses and maintains compliance with applicable noise standards.
Seven two-story buildings are planned at a data center development on 170 acres at the northeast corner of the future alignment of South Crismon Road and Pecos Road in Mesa.
The nearly 2.26 million-square-foot data center development’s look and landscaping were discussed by the Mesa Design Review Board Dec. 9, according to the meeting’s agenda.
Access will only be provided from Pecos Road.
NTT Global Data Centers PH10 LLC is the property owner.
The development is anticipated to proceed in one or more phases. The design includes the use of low-noise fans and equipment to minimize sound emissions both on- and off-site so the development remains compatible with adjacent uses and maintains compliance with applicable noise standards.
Architectural articulation and facade treatments are used to differentiate program areas along each building’s elevation, according to a written project narrative.
The property is adjacent to a planned southeast power link 230-kilovolt transmission line project, an area that has attracted interest for development of a data center and technology-focused employment campus, it states.
“The site is designed to host a total of seven two-story buildings each incorporating prominent office components visible from all surrounding arterial roads and the adjacent highway. The project encompasses approximately 2.2 million square feet of combined office and data hall space, aligning with the city of Mesa’s development objectives and elevating the design,” it states.
“The proposed campus is expected to serve as a catalyst for continued growth in the technology sector, fostering the establishment of additional high-tech businesses and employment opportunities. Furthermore, the project complements and supports the ongoing economic development efforts near Mesa Gateway Airport and the State Route 24 corridor,” it states.
The all-volunteer Mesa Design Review Board is unique in that its composition is set by the zoning ordinance to include two architects; two from other design professions such as landscape architecture, engineering, urban planning, interior design or other design-related background; one contractor or developer; and two residents, according to the city’s website.
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Meet Richard Richard Dyer has worked at Independent Newsmedia Inc. USA since 1987, starting his career in Apache Junction as a copy editor and being promoted over the years to work as the editor of the Mesa Independent, news services editor for the East Valley office in Apache Junction, managing editor for the East Valley office, news services editor for the East Valley office and eventually also for the newspapers at INI’s then-Chandler office, managing editor again and as a news editor covering Apache Junction/Gold Canyon and Queen Creek. He helped start the Florence Independent while the news editor covering Apache Junction and Mesa news. In January 2023, he became associate managing editor for the East Valley newspapers and in August 2023 became managing editor for the East Valley newspapers of Chandler/Tempe, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Florence, Mesa and Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, while also reporting on Mesa and Apache Junction/Gold Canyon.
Community: Since 2009, he has worked as a volunteer to design The Blue Guitar Magazine, Blue Guitar Jr. magazine and Unstrung magazine, which are projects of The Arizona Consortium for the Arts; and since 2014, has been overseeing the art submissions.
Education: University of Arizona with a master of arts in journalism and a bachelor of science in agricultural communication. Also continuing education at Mesa Community College in welding in a metal art sculpture class.
Random fact: Saw his first tornado on May 31, 2010, which was classified as an EF-2, as part of a stormchasing tour group.
Hobbies: He is an artist of welded-steel sculptures, selling his artwork at juried and non-juried art shows.
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