Escobedo apartments’ grand opening is slated

MESA — A new era in lowcost housing will dawn when Escobedo at Verde Vista, 125 E. University Drive in Mesa, hosts its grand opening 4-5 p.m. Wednesday.

The ceremony will mark completion of the first phase of the development, which is replacing the abandoned World War II-era Escobedo Apartments with modern rent-subidized units.

It was among three taxcredit-financed housing projects approved last year by the City Council and the Arizona Housing Department.