A coalition of residents and over 25 community organizations have formed to oppose the Northern Arizona Healthcare Health and Wellness Village project, stating that the City of Flagstaff lacks enough information about its potential social, environmental, and economic impacts. Despite these concerns, the Flagstaff City Council has approved the Phase I specific plan for the Flagstaff Medical Center and the required zoning map amendments and development agreement. The opposition coalition, “Flagstaff Community First,” is holding demonstrations and petition drives, aiming to force rezoning to a voter referendum.

The Avondale Planning Commission has recommended approval for a rezoning request to create a 45-acre mixed-use development called The District at Crystal Springs. The development will include healthcare facilities, commercial spaces, residential and hospitality uses, with the potential for a hotel and restaurants. The site will be divided into five parcels, including multifamily apartments, commercial spaces, an Encompass Health hospital, and multifamily townhomes. The District at Crystal Springs aims to provide a residential base for the development’s healthcare component and a built-in customer base for retail and commercial offerings.