HOW TO USE THIS TRACKER
Every update includes a clear status, source and review date. Plans can change, so proposed projects are kept separate from those that are approved or underway.
Confirmed: Publicly announced or approved through an official or reliable source.
Proposed: Submitted, discussed or planned, but still subject to approval or change
Under Construction: Work has officially begun.
Opened or Operational: Completed and currently open or active.
TSMC & the North Phoenix Semiconductor Corridor
TSMC’s expanding North Phoenix campus is driving new jobs, suppliers, infrastructure and development throughout the surrounding corridor.
TSMC Arizona Expansion
Status: Confirmed expansion, with multiple facilities under construction
Location: North Phoenix near Interstate 17 and Loop 303
Latest updates:
Status: Confirmed expansion, with facilities under construction
Location: North Phoenix near I-17 and Loop 303
Latest updates:
- TSMC announced an additional $100 billion investment on July 16, 2026.
- Its total announced Arizona commitment is now $265 billion.
- Plans include 10 fabrication plants, two advanced packaging facilities and an R&D center.
- Construction of Fab 2 is complete, with volume production expected in 2027.
- Fab 3 reached its topping-out milestone in May 2026.
- Four additional advanced fabs were announced, but construction timelines have not been released.
Why it may matter locally:
- Continued job growth
- Increased housing and service demand
- Additional infrastructure planning
- Continued retail and commercial development
- Increased housing and service demand
- Additional infrastructure planning
- Continued retail and commercial development
Nearby areas: Norterra, Tramonto, Anthem, 85085 and 85086
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Halo Vista Development
Status: Under construction
Location: I-17 and Dove Valley Road, directly next to TSMC
Latest updates:
- Halo Vista officially broke ground on March 26, 2026.
- Initial work includes site preparation and major infrastructure.
- The 2,300-acre, $7 billion master plan allows for nearly 30 million square feet of mixed-use development.
- Planned uses include manufacturing, offices, research, education, retail, hospitality and housing.
- Confirmed first-phase anchors include Costco, an approximately 10-dealer auto mall and a dual-branded Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott.
- Initial work includes site preparation and major infrastructure.
- The 2,300-acre, $7 billion master plan allows for nearly 30 million square feet of mixed-use development.
- Planned uses include manufacturing, offices, research, education, retail, hospitality and housing.
- Confirmed first-phase anchors include Costco, an approximately 10-dealer auto mall and a dual-branded Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott.
Why it may matter locally:
- More shopping, dining and services near the TSMC corridor
- Additional jobs and business activity
- Long-term changes to traffic, housing and infrastructure
- Additional jobs and business activity
- Long-term changes to traffic, housing and infrastructure
Nearby areas: 85085, Norterra, Tramonto and the I-17 corridor
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Source: Arizona Commerce Authority
NorthPark
Status: Confirmed plan, pre-construction
Location: Southwest corner of I-17 and Loop 303
Latest updates:
- NorthPark is a future mixed-use master-planned community in the TSMC growth corridor.
- City of Phoenix information describes plans for approximately 15,000 homes.
- The plan includes local services, infrastructure and mixed-use development.
- Approximately 2,100 acres of open space are planned for donation to the City of Phoenix to expand the Sonoran Preserve.
- The NorthPark zoning case has been adopted and marked complete, but a construction timeline has not been announced.
- City of Phoenix information describes plans for approximately 15,000 homes.
- The plan includes local services, infrastructure and mixed-use development.
- Approximately 2,100 acres of open space are planned for donation to the City of Phoenix to expand the Sonoran Preserve.
- The NorthPark zoning case has been adopted and marked complete, but a construction timeline has not been announced.
Why it may matter locally:
- Significant long-term housing growth
- New demand for roads, schools and everyday services
- Additional preserved desert land
- Expansion of the developed area north of existing North Phoenix communities
- New demand for roads, schools and everyday services
- Additional preserved desert land
- Expansion of the developed area north of existing North Phoenix communities
Nearby areas: TSMC, Tramonto, Anthem and the Loop 303 corridor
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Source: City of Phoenix
Transportation & Infrastructure
Status: Under construction
Location: Loop 303 between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway
Latest updates:
- Construction began in January 2026.
- Direct freeway-to-freeway ramps are being built between Loop 303 and I-17.
- Loop 303 will expand to three lanes in each direction.
- New bridges will accommodate a future interchange at 67th Avenue.
- The first segment between I-17 and 51st Avenue is a $129 million project.
- Construction is expected to take approximately two and a half years.
- Direct freeway-to-freeway ramps are being built between Loop 303 and I-17.
- Loop 303 will expand to three lanes in each direction.
- New bridges will accommodate a future interchange at 67th Avenue.
- The first segment between I-17 and 51st Avenue is a $129 million project.
- Construction is expected to take approximately two and a half years.
Why it may matter locally:
- Easier connections between I-17 and - Loop 303
- More capacity for TSMC and North Phoenix traffic
- Temporary closures and delays during construction
- Infrastructure for future development west of I-17
- More capacity for TSMC and North Phoenix traffic
- Temporary closures and delays during construction
- Infrastructure for future development west of I-17
Nearby areas: TSMC, Halo Vista,
NorthPark (future community), Tramonto, Anthem and Peoria
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Shelley explains how Halo Vista, TSMC and nearby transportation improvements are changing North Phoenix. This video reflects information available when it was recorded. See the written tracker above for the latest verified updates.
Restaurants, Retail & Everyday Amenities
Pointe17 at Dove Valley
Status: Open and continuing to develop
Location: Southwest corner of 29th Avenue and Dove Valley Road
Now open ~
-Pepper Lunch
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- Over Easy
- Handel’s Ice Cream
- Blo Blow Dry Bar
- Heartland Dental
- the bar
- Chipotle
Status: Open and continuing to develop
Location: Southwest corner of 29th Avenue and Dove Valley Road
Now open ~
-Pepper Lunch
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- Over Easy
- Handel’s Ice Cream
- Blo Blow Dry Bar
- Heartland Dental
- the bar
- Chipotle
Pointe17 is a 14-acre mixed-use development with approximately 36,000 square feet of retail space and 224 apartments at The Refinery. Additional restaurants and services are planned as the development continues to fill in.
Why it matters:
Pointe17 is bringing more dining and everyday services closer to 85085, Tramonto and the growing TSMC employment corridor.
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Why it matters:
Pointe17 is bringing more dining and everyday services closer to 85085, Tramonto and the growing TSMC employment corridor.
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Source: Thompson Thrift and local verification
Union Street at Norterra
Location: Happy Valley Road near The Shops at Norterra and I-17
Entertainment & Recreation
Fire ’N’ Ice Sports Arena
Status: Under construction
Location: 2727 W. Bronco Butte Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Latest update:
- The current grand-opening target is September 1, 2026.
- The 250,000-square-foot complex is planned to include two NHL-size ice rinks, five multi-sport courts and a main arena with seating for approximately 2,500 people.
- Plans also include an athletic academy, fitness center, restaurants, wellness services and an adjacent hotel.
- The venue expects to host hockey, basketball, volleyball, concerts, comedy and family entertainment.
Why it matters:
Fire ’N’ Ice will add a major sports and entertainment destination in 85085, creating new recreational options close to Norterra and nearby communities.
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Sources: Fire ’N’ Ice Sports Arena and ABC15 Arizona
Harkins Norterra 14 Renovation
Status: Renovation underway
Location: 2550 W. Happy Valley Road at The Shops at Norterra
Planned improvements:
- Arizona’s first 4D E-Motion auditorium, scheduled to debut in August 2026
- Motion-enabled seating with synchronized air, water mist, scent and vibration effects
- Two CINÉXL auditoriums with laser projection and Dolby Atmos sound
- Reclining seats throughout the theater
- A new CINÉBAR serving cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine
- Updated carpeting, lighting, paint and décor
- Motion-enabled seating with synchronized air, water mist, scent and vibration effects
- Two CINÉXL auditoriums with laser projection and Dolby Atmos sound
- Reclining seats throughout the theater
- A new CINÉBAR serving cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine
- Updated carpeting, lighting, paint and décor
The comprehensive remodel is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2026.
Why it matters: The renovation strengthens Norterra’s growing entertainment district, alongside Harkins BackLot and the new Union Street restaurants.
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Sources: Harkins Theatres, ABC15 Arizona and KTAR News
Inside Fire ’N’ Ice: North Phoenix Construction Tour
Shelley takes viewers inside Fire ’N’ Ice during construction for a firsthand look at the planned sports and entertainment complex. See the written update above for the latest verified opening information.
Planned Communities & Housing Growth
NorthPark Master-Planned Community
Status: Approved plan, pre-construction
Location: Southwest of I-17 and Loop 303
What is planned:
- NorthPark is a proposed 6,381-acre mixed-use master-planned community.
- City zoning documents allow for up to 15,150 homes, along with future commercial, employment and community uses.
- Approximately 2,100 acres are planned to be transferred to the City of Phoenix for inclusion in the Sonoran Preserve.
- A construction schedule and homebuilder timeline have not been announced.
- City zoning documents allow for up to 15,150 homes, along with future commercial, employment and community uses.
- Approximately 2,100 acres are planned to be transferred to the City of Phoenix for inclusion in the Sonoran Preserve.
- A construction schedule and homebuilder timeline have not been announced.
Why it matters:
If developed as planned, NorthPark could bring substantial housing growth, new services and additional infrastructure to the area surrounding TSMC and Loop 303.
Nearby areas: TSMC, Tramonto, Anthem and the I-17 corridor
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Source: City of Phoenix NorthPark zoning staff report
What North Phoenix Growth May Mean for Buyers and Homeowners
Growth can bring new jobs, housing, restaurants, recreation and transportation improvements, but its effects will vary by location and timeline.
Buyers may want to consider:
- Commute routes and planned road projects
- Distance from active construction
- Future commercial and residential development
- Community amenities and long-term plans
- Distance from active construction
- Future commercial and residential development
- Community amenities and long-term plans
Homeowners may want to watch:
- New housing supply
- Buyer demand near expanding employment centers
-Changes to traffic and nearby services
- How proposed projects progress over time
- Buyer demand near expanding employment centers
-Changes to traffic and nearby services
- How proposed projects progress over time
Development announcements do not guarantee future property values. The goal of this tracker is to help North Phoenix residents and future buyers separate confirmed projects from proposals and make better-informed real estate decisions.
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