Main Employment Areas
Downtown Core
The focus of this area is to create a vibrant, active district in the heart of the Town Center that complements the culture and heritage of the community and provides a range of venues that celebrate all that is unique to Queen Creek.
Town Center
Town Center encompasses nearly 900 acres offering commercial, entertainment, and housing options. The Town Center is envisioned to be a vibrant community that serves as a gathering place for residents, and an economic engine for business development.
Power Road Corridor
The Town’s western boundary, the east side of Power Road, has retail opportunities available, and is home to Power Marketplace Business Park, a shovel-ready industrial park with available sites. The area is located just south of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and the Arizona State University–Polytechnic Campus.
Ironwood Road Corridor
The Town’s eastern boundary, the western side of Ironwood Road, has retail opportunities available, and is home to Banner Ironwood Medical Center and its new medical office building expansion.
Northern Tier Area
The Town’s northern tier, located on the south side of Germann Road, east of Ellsworth Road, has large industrial sites available as the Town’s main future employment area. The area is located in close proximity to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The North Specific Area Plan outlines a clear vision for the area.
Southern Agritainment Area
The southeastern corner of the Town is home to two of the Town’s agritainment tourism destinations, the Queen Creek Olive Mill and Schnepf Farms. The South Specific Area Plan is focused on preserving and promoting growth for these special agritainment uses.