Urban Transformation

Start Here: The Office of Urban Transformation

A dedicated team of downtown and redevelopment experts provides concierge, cradle to grave service to simplify and expedite your project.

Whether you have questions about investment opportunities, opening a small business, zoning, entitlements, utilities, incentives or more, Mesa’s Office of Urban Transformation is your one-stop-shop. Contact the team and let us know how we can help support your business.

Downtown Small Business

Small businesses have a lot to do; red tape shouldn’t be one of them. Our team can guide downtown businesses to available leases and properties for purchase, connect you with experts on city code, zoning, licensing, permitting, patio extensions and more so you can open for business on target with less effort.

Access the new Mesa Business Builder Business Resource Guide, a list of important contacts, and tips for performing construction work in existing buildings. 

Development and Redevelopment Assistance

From site selection to certificate of occupancy, we provide personal project management services at no cost to you. Our knowledge of Mesa processes and regulations helps businesses identify pitfalls and save time and money.

Business. Simplified.

The Urban Transformation Team brings together the diverse disciplines required for any business or development into one point of contact including design, plan review, environmental, right-of-way permits and more. Our office works in sync with subject matter experts to set your development or business up for success.  

Utilities

Mesa owns and operates its own solid waste, water, electric, and gas. We have access to the tools and expertise to analyze capacity and provide solutions for utility upgrades all in one place.