Former Copper Town Northeast of Tucson in Pinal County...

San Manuel set for growth, from the Arizona Republic, reports that San Manuel, a small former copper town northeast of Tucson in Pinal County, could become the site of 15,000 new homes and a luxury golf resort as part of a master-planned development proposed by Los Angeles based Lowe Enterprises. Lowe Enterprises envisions eight or nine neighborhoods, a high-end golf resort, commercial and retail development, and even light industrial as part of a mixed-use project. BHP Copper is the seller of the land, and chose Lowe over several other entities competing to develop the land. "It will be designed to appeal to every level of income from starter to move-up to second move-up to active adult," said Kent Merselis, a Lowe senior vice president. Between 4,500 and 5,000 people live in San Manuel, which sits below the Santa Catalina Mountains at about 3,500 feet elevation. The Pinal County supervisor who represents the area said he is in favor of the development because it will bring amenities and other benefits.



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