Greed and arrogance is very apparent

Cave Creek has rezoned part of a large parcel of trust land on the north side of Carefree Highway east of 28th Street and the City of Phoenix objects to the inclusion of general commercial and housing denser than one unit per acre. If Phoenix thinks that this will add to density and congestion in the area, it should look to its own activity along Carefree Highway.

Phoenix supported a Home Depot and Fry’s Shopping Center at 48th Street some years ago and there is a new center under construction at that intersection now; all with a Cave Creek address but in Phoenix. Close to Route 17 is the large Tramonto subdivision with attached and detached housing and a congested marketplace as well as a newer Home Depot. Construction is also proceeding just east of there for additional office and retail space.

It seems that increasing density along the highway is not pertinent when it comes to financial gain for Phoenix. Greed and arrogance is very apparent.

Before Cave Creek rezoned some of the aforementioned land, town staff and council met with residents of the area. None of us want to see our beautiful Sonoran Foothills compromised.

We all would love to see it stay totally natural, but growth is going to come, whether we want it to or not.

Solutions were worked out. There is still ample space around the rezoned area designated for one‑ to five‑acre home sites. Isn’t it beneficial for us all to have a plan for the future determined by Cave Creek and its residents, who are known to work together to preserve as much open space as possible?

Pat Bryda
Cave Creek