Business and city officials said the center has elevated the intersection, which is one of the most recognizable in the city.

Ari’s Pantry, which specializes in Italian products, is planning to open a shop in late April on Main and Ervay streets.

Uptown Plaza, by Del Webb, is located at Central Avenue and Camelback Road and opened in 1955. The center was the first grocery-anchored strip center in Phoenix. It underwent a major renovation in ...