Worth noting those huge infrastructure improvements to the 64th St. interchange are one of the conditions of the land being sold at auction, as the Scottsdale mayor mentioned himself. They're also included in the proposal.
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... as a condition of sale, the 100 acres of property must develop entirely the 64th Street off ramp for access. ...
... I have demanded that the 64th Street - AZ Loop 101 north exit be built out to serve the area, again to the west of Scottsdale Road. At our meeting, the Arizona State Land Department agreed that these requirements will be bundled with any successful bid for the property. ...
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It's all in there. Can't speak to the NIMBY opposition, though, although it's hard to say whether it'd be strong enough to actually halt construction or just draw settlements.