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Arizona Center's Evolution Through Phoenix | Mesa News
In 1989, Phoenix’s downtown got a bold new heartbeat with the groundbreaking of the Arizona Center—a six-block development that brought palm trees from California and dreams of a thriving urban hub. Opening in 1990 to roaring parades and speeches, it became a beloved gathering spot for shopping, events, and community life. Through decades of boom and bust, including empty storefronts and shifting retail trends, the center reinvented itself—most recently with a dramatic pivot toward a 31-story residential tower and ASU office spaces. Today, it’s not just surviving—it’s evolving into a dynamic…
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