Landowners from the Gila River Indian Community of Arizona have partnered with a Phoenix developer for a large-scale retail, office and housing project.

The development would occur on 11,000 acres owned by individual tribal members. According to The Arizona Republic, the acreage is about half the size of Tempe.

Ardell Ruiz, the head of the Gila River landowners group, said gas stations, coffee shops, motels and housing are needed for commuters, tourists and visitors to the reservation. Tribal members also need housing, he said.

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Big development in works on Gila River Reservation (The Arizona Republic 4/12)

Relevant Links:
Gila River Indian Community - http://www.gric.nsn.us
Gila River Indian Community economic development - http://www.gilariverdevelopment.com

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