Thanks to all who responded with letters and emails expressing concern.
WE successfully influenced the FAA to delay any implementation of this project for ONE year, pending further study and analysis.

While “kicking the can down the road” is not the solution, it allows community leaders some time to work with aviation experts to modify a plan for safety, efficiency and most importantly, sustainable noise abatement for neighborhoods affected by this issue. This will not go away without continued monitoring and active involvement in working with government administrations. Let us continue to work together and make good noise work for us!

Summer Neighborhood Meeting Coming Soon!
Nothing stops
Del Norte Place Progress...

We welcome another year in the Valley of the Sun and into 2026, our 99th year as a neighborhood development... a reminder that you’re never too old to grow and get better.  We look forward to our 100th anniversary coming soon in April of 2027.  We are a small residence historic community, always welcoming volunteers to assist in serving the projects that make Del Norte Place an active and welcoming neighborhood to be proud of.  One person can make a difference and everyone should try.  We encourage everyone to help in contributing toward our special celebration...

Middle Housing Bill Amendment

update

Unfortunately, the amendment bill, SB 1118, which was reintroduced by AZ State House Representative Matt Gress (R),  did not pass the necessary majority of votes required to advance it to the Senate.  It is still an important issue of development and will continue to confuse a fundamental misconception about affordable housing.  The original bill (HB2721) is too broadly written. The simplicity of a 1 mile radius in which to develop "affordable" housing is largely a conflict upon the core of our concentrated urban population.  It is a bypass that eases developer costs with potential allow destruction and replacement of historic homes with untenable and incongruous  structures under the guise of "affordable housing".  Multiplex designs were incorporated in historic districts long ago.  But this new bill does not implement complimentary design requirements, thus impinging upon the iconic visual nature of our  historic environments. 

This bill has taken effect on January 1st, 2026... for now we wait till next year's legislative session to properly introduce another amendment that provides exemption to historically designated districts for protection. We need your outpouring of support to push this amendment.  With large support from homeowners, we can save an honorable place in history for Phoenix urban residency.

What you REALLY need to know about an invasive state legislative bill which threatens historical district preservation and area neighborhoods 

Very important information

 for us to read ...and get up to speed... 

or we may get run over!

Del Norte Place Neighborhood Association Meetings are now being held at the Boat House just south of the Encanto Clubhouse.

NEXT FULL MEETING:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH, 2026
MEETING MINUTES

The Encanto Park Boathouse was completed in 1936 with architectural design by Lescher and Mahoney, and Peper Construction Company.  The boathouse was built as a concession for paddle boats and canoes.  The Encanto Park lagoon was the first recreational water feature developed in a local public park in Phoenix.

The architectural style is Spanish Mission Period Revival and was a Public Works Administration depression era project.

Del Norte Place has  been granted approval to use the Encanto Boat House as an alternative location for our Association Meetings courtesy of Phoenix Parks and Recreation.  It is also s nice place at zero expense. AND CLOSER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD.  With its proximity within walking distance, we look forward to using the Boat House as well.