Scottsdale firm proposes 270-acre business park in Goodyear

By Audrey Jensen

Undeveloped West Valley parcels are being snapped up for more industrial development.

Rankin Real Estate LLC is the latest firm that's working on plans for a future business park in Goodyear near Interstate 10.

The Scottsdale-based company has applied for rezoning and a general plan amendment for a 270-acre site to allow for a mix of uses including commercial, office and industrial, called I-10 Citrus Gateway.

The general plan amendment is scheduled for Goodyear's planning and zoning commission meeting on Dec. 4, followed by a vote at the commission's Dec. 10 meeting and a City Council vote on Dec. 16. Wendy Riddell, a land and zoning attorney for Berry Riddell LLC, is representing the applicant.

A rezoning case associated with the property is expected to be voted on at a later date. The overall property is located between Roosevelt and Van Buren streets along the MC 85 highway, just east of the city of Buckeye.

Development of the vacant property would add to similar plans for the adjacent sites. Across 224 acres just east of the property, developers have proposed a master-planned business park at I-10 and the Loop 303 called Innovation Centre.

view larger map

Innovation Centre was previously expected to feature 2.1 million square feet of industrial, 160,000 square feet of retail and entertainment and 722,000 square feet of office space at the former Phoenix Trotting Park property.

More industrial development is planned west of the Goodyear parcel that's under zoning consideration.

The profile of the city of Goodyear has been shifting from a bedroom community to an employment center, project documents stated. The city has attracted major businesses to its industrial hubs around the Phoenix Goodyear Airport and the Loop 303.

"As Goodyear continues to mature, growth and diversity in the local economy will be important for maintaining quality of life," documents said.

Plans are also underway in Goodyear for an extension of the nearby Loop 303 south toward the future State Route 30, which will be a reliever to I-10 through the southwest Valley.

Other large parcels along I-10 in Goodyear are being turned into major developments including a massive Buc-ee's gas station and convenience store with 120 pumps and a potential sports complex across 130 acres.

Final Thoughts:

Goodyear’s transformation from a quiet bedroom community to a bustling employment hub is gaining momentum with the proposed I-10 Citrus Gateway project. This 270-acre business park would bring a mix of commercial, office, and industrial opportunities, further solidifying Goodyear as a magnet for innovation and growth. With major infrastructure upgrades like the Loop 303 extension and exciting developments like Innovation Centre and a massive Buc-ee’s, the future of Goodyear is brighter than ever. If you’re moving to Arizona, now is the perfect time to explore all that this thriving city has to offer!