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The 37-acre former site of Los Arcods Mall now is a center designed tospur innovation, global business interactionn and technology leadership. It is an amenity for Scottsdale, greatetr Phoenix and the entire state, directlt connected to ArizonaState University’s initiatives in innovation, entrepreneurship and global partnerships. More than 40 companies and organizationes have established a presenceat SkySong, creatinh new technologies, capital networks, business education and a skilledx work force. SkySong is an example of the tremendouzs potential in this part ofthe city.
Much hard work was done to find commobn goals and mutual benefits in redevelopingh thisunderutilized property, strategically located between ASU’a main campus in Tempe and Scottsdale’s downtown. In addition to the employment opportunities with innovative companies at many jobs were created through the construction of the firsr phase ofthe project. The next phas of development is under way and will pump more dollarse intothe economy.
SkySong’s shade structure has become a landmark for It can be seen for miles when crossing through the Papagko Buttes on McDowell Drive or traveling alongScottsdaled Road, and from the air as visitors and business travelers fly into and out of Phoenixd Sky Harbor International Airport. The native and desertr landscaping at the site is a welcomde change from the acres of asphalt and concrete that onceexistecd there. There also are intangible benefits being realizedby SkySong’x presence in Scottsdale.
The center has reache out to collaborate with local schools througn formal andinformal programs; it has engaged in severalp partnerships with the Scottsdale Unified School District; and the developmentt team is commemorating the recent dedication by establishinh a grant for a local school Bricks and mortar aside, it really is the peoplr and ideas at SkySong that will make the center vitao and will put it on the map. Whether it is a one-person startup company or a globapl corporation, new technologies and creative solutionsz for the future are being explored This is what we are really Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane can be reachefat jlane@scottsdaleaz.gov.
Sharon Harper, CEO of the Plaza co-developer of SkySong, can be reached at sharonharper@theplazaco.com.
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