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Mesa Scraps $14M Sunaire Hotel Conversion Plans for Emergency Shelter Facility

Mesa officials pivot away from using the $14 million renovated Sunaire hotel property for emergency homeless shelter services.

By Colin Percy · May 25, 2026

The City of Mesa has officially decided against utilizing the Sunaire property, a former hotel acquired and renovated for $14 million, as an emergency homeless shelter. While the city remains committed to providing emergency beds for homeless residents, including families with young children and seniors, the facility will not serve in this capacity despite the completed renovations.

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