The city of El Mirage, a small suburb located west of Phoenix between Glendale and Surprise, is looking to revitalize its downtown area, including developing remaining infill parcels.

The municipality wants to add more housing and retail options to the area, which is generally located along Thunderbird and Thompson Ranch roads and Grand Avenue in the north part of the city.

On Oct. 4, El Mirage City Council approved spending $71,700 for Michael Baker International to develop a downtown revitalization plan for the city. A spokesperson for the city said it received one bid for the downtown plan.

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By: Audrey Jensen - Reporter, Phoenix Business Journal