By Scott Shumaker | East Valley Tribune
District 6 in southeast Mesa has grown rapidly in recent years and residents crave commercial amenities for dining, nightlife and so-called “third spaces” like coffee shops for working outside the home or just hanging out.
The relative lack of these types of commercial places was an issue in last year’s District 6 city council race, with both candidates for the seat promising to help the district’s retail and cultural amenities catch up with its residential and industrial might.
At one key intersection, Elliot and Ellsworth roads, the community is slated to get badly needed retail.
