OPINION — North central Phoenix residents have long welcomed thoughtful growth. Our neighborhoods have evolved while preserving the character, scale and livability that make this area so special for Arizona families.
But what is happening at the corner of 2nd Street and Bethany Home Road is not thoughtful growth; it is a troubling example of rules being stretched in ways that threaten neighborhood integrity and confidence in zoning protections. Left unchecked, neighborhoods could be forever changed due to lax rules and developer greed.
This site was once a single residential lot consistent with long-established neighborhood guidelines. After being purchased by an out-of-state developer, it was split into two lots and expanded to include four large residences.
