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The Biltmore Area is an upscale residential neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona. It is among the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, [1] with a "posh" reputation. [2] The Arizona Biltmore Hotel is in the area. [2] Housing includes both condominiums [3] as well as mansions and older homes. [4] Plans for golf course expansion in the area in the late 2010s and 2020s encountered opposition from some neighborhood residents, prompting litigation. [2] [5]

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