On September 27, 2024, a significant milestone unfolded three miles south of Page, Arizona, where leaders and community members gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the highly anticipated Horseshoe Bend Development Project. The public ceremony, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Arizona time, marked the start of a transformative project that promises to elevate the region’s economic profile, create thousands of jobs,…
The Development at Horseshoe Bend Includes A Luxurious 5-Star Resort, Cultural Center, 120,000 Square Foot Retail Center, And More! On Thursday, business owners, investors, and marketeers convened at the Twin Arrows Casino outside of Flagstaff, Arizona for the 6th Annual Navajo Nation Economic Summit. Being the 3rd and final day of the conference, events are winding down as the morning sessions…
Economic Diversification for Navajo Nation: A Path to Sustainable Growth For many years, coal mining and power generation were the main economic drivers for the Navajo Nation. However, with the closure of the Four Corners Power Plant (FCPP) and Navajo Mine in 2014, and the 2019 shutdown of the Kayenta Mine and Navajo Generating Station (NGS), a major shift occurred.…
Greasewood Springs Chapter selected a parcel of land along Navajo Route 15 to be master planned for several commercial developments. The following developments were specifically identified: a gas station and convenience store, fast food, laundromat, post office, RV park and campground, bus stop, picnic area, local vendor stations, and a parking lot. ETD began master planning by working with the…
ETD Inc. completed an Environmental Assessment for the Bluestone Community Development Project in Houck, Arizona, sponsored by the Navajo Housing Authority (NHA). Located about 10 miles west of the Arizona-New Mexico state line, the project involves constructing 160 homes on 80 acres of private fee simple land owned by NHA. The community, designed with sustainable practices, will include apartments, group…
ETD Inc. assisted White Cone Chapter in the procurement of a certified planning firm to prepare the White Cone Commercial development Master Plan. Master Planning is an evolving long-term planning document. It establishes the framework and key elements of a site reflecting a clear vision created and adopted in an open process. It synthesizes goals and the public aspirations for…
