Massive housing subdivision planned for vacant land in Ahwatukee

If you drive along Loop 202 in Ahwatukee, you'll notice a huge gap between the massive housing subdivisions. It's the area's last major chunk of undeveloped land, and it is slated to be the site of more than a thousand new homes.

The big picture: Reserve 100, a subsidiary of Blandford Homes, plans to build around 1,050 single-family homes, 150 semi-detached units and 329 multifamily units on 373 acres of former state trust land, according to documentation from the City of Phoenix.

• The housing will be on the north side of Loop 202, between 19th and 27th avenues.

Why it matters: The Valley suffers from a severe housing shortage , which creates a limited supply and drives up prices for what's available.

What's next: The Ahwatukee Foothills News reported in March that the Upper Canyon project — previously dubbed Canyon Reserve — is expected to begin construction in late 2025 or early 2026.

• Three homebuilders will be involved, which will provide more variety in the floorplans, and the houses are expected to cost $600,000 to $900,000.
• It will be the largest housing project in Ahwatukee this century.

🗣 You tell us: Is there a construction site or vacant lot in your area that you've been wondering about?

• Let us know where it is and we'll check it out for a future edition of "What are they building?"