Phoenix Suns and Mercury Foundations Announce $60 Million YMCA Hub with Affordable Housing in Downtown Phoenix
The Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley of the Sun YMCA have unveiled plans for a $60 million, three-story, 55,000-square-foot YMCA facility in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. This new development will replace the Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA, which ceased operations on September 30 after serving the community since the early 1950s. The project, funded by the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Foundation, aims for an opening in 2029. The new building is designed to feature three basketball courts, including one NBA-sized court, alongside various community programs such as tutoring, internships, counseling, career training, nutrition classes, and a café. Additionally, VanTrust Real Estate plans to construct approximately 60 affordable housing units across three stories above the YMCA center, with Gensler serving as the design firm. The demolition of the old building is currently subject to a 60-day city hold, expiring November 20, as Phoenix’s Historic Preservation Commission has raised questions about the p...
