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From the start, Novus Innovation Corridor was designed to be distinctly different.

Now, well into Phase III of its development, Novus is realizing its vision of creating a walkable, sustainable neighborhood adjacent to Arizona State University’s Tempe campus that will be a model for modern urban cities.

When completed, Novus’s 355 acres will encompass more than 10 million square feet of urban, mixed-use development as a public-private partnership between the nation’s “most innovative university” and master developer Catellus Development Corporation.

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In 2010, ASU began plans to develop Novus as a live/work/play environment wherein companies can access ASU’s world-class research — and a highly educated and skilled workforce — to empower businesses of all sizes. It will also offer multifamily residential, hospitality and retail opportunities and be a major contributor to the state’s economic success.

The Novus Innovation Corridor vision

Spanning a 20-year buildout, Novus Innovation Corridor will ultimately include:

• 4.5 million square feet of premium Class A office space

• 275,000 square feet of retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment options

• 4,100-plus residences

• 1,000-plus hotel rooms.

The corridor also will provide outdoor gathering places for residents and visitors, along with numerous activities and events.

Land in Novus will be leased for private development while maintaining university ownership through a University Athletics Facilities District approved by the state legislature. The funds generated will create a sustainable resource for the construction and renovation of Sun Devil Athletics facilities.

New infrastructure

Novus has already made notable additions to the Tempe skyline with new office buildings, luxury living spaces, entertainment, and athletic venues. In 2014, Marina Heights — the regional hub of State Farm Insurance — was completed during Phase I. ASU’s Sun Devil Stadium was reinvented in Phase II, concluding in 2019.

Completed as part of Phase III in 2020, the 777 Tower provides over 160,000 square feet of state-of-the-art, Class A office space and over 8,000 square feet of street-level retail space located at the opening of Novus’ main street retail district. The six-story tower is currently 85% leased to ASU and Infosys, a global digital services and consulting firm.

Earlier this year, ASU dedicated its newest research building — the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health — along the southern edge of Novus, underscoring the university’s commitment to science and the planet. The Walton Center is connected to Novus by an elevated bridge over University Drive, symbolizing the connection between ASU research and the work of private sector partners located in the innovation zone.

Tempe has new housing options thanks to the opening of The Piedmont, a six-story, 318-unit luxury apartment community. Transwestern Development Corporation is now working on additional upscale traditional and luxury micro-unit communities for working professionals.

There is a dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotel with 259 rooms, a rooftop pool and bar and uninterrupted views of the Tempe skyline.

And one of the newest additions — Mullett Arena — opened with fanfare in October 2022, as ASU’s men’s and women’s hockey teams hit the ice and the National Hockey League’s Arizona Coyotes played their home opener to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd. The arena also will be home to collegiate men’s wrestling, public concerts, youth competitions and other events.

Environmental impact

Novus has already been recognized as a leader in sustainable construction. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) ranked Novus among the top 10 U.S. best-scoring LEED-ND (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Neighborhood Development) projects of all time. The LEED-ND program is designed to curb urban sprawl by inspiring and helping to create more sustainable and well-connected communities.

Novus’s 777 Tower also achieved LEED Gold USGBC certification. ASU and Catellus are setting the standard for green living by making Novus the epicenter for transportation solutions, resource and utility usage and responsible waste management.

Economic impact

ASU’s Seidman Research Institute projects Novus will generate $4.6 billion in annual economic impact and add 34,000 jobs by 2035 through office, hotel, multifamily and retail operations. Novus’s more than 20,000 temporary construction jobs also will benefit the economy.

True to its vision, this trailblazing development will drive employment in advanced industries and bring lifelong learning, commerce, living, entertainment and research together in one location to exemplify the 21st-century university.

Authors: Dr. Morgan R. Olsen is the executive vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer of Arizona State University. Charley Freericks is senior vice president of Catellus Development Corporation, a national leader in transformational land and vertical development with a track record for solving complex redevelopment challenges.

This upcoming May, a citywide special election will decide the fate of the proposed entertainment district that would house the Arizona Coyotes arena, sportsbook and hotel.

Tempe's special election will contain Proposition 301, Proposition 302 and Proposition 303 for voter input on the proposed development for the Coyotes' arena.

Proposition 301 is a resolution that would amend the Tempe General Plan for 2040, which acts as a guide for how the city plans to expand and change over the coming decades. The amendment would change the classification of the land, which is around 34 acres located at 53 South Priest Drive from "commercial" to "mixed-use." The new classification would "facilitate the redevelopment" of the property to properly fit the proposed arena and entertainment district.

If approved, Proposition 302 would rezone the property as an official mixed use district, to allow more land to facilitate the retail, restaurant, hotel, office and residential land uses the proposed entertainment district would require. In Nov. 2022, the city council already rezoned the property to a "Mixed Use District," but the vote would uphold or nullify that decision.

Proposition 303 is the ballot measure that would approve of the actual building of the arena and entertainment district from Bluebird Development LLC, who is developing and representing the Arizona Coyotes' plans.

The special election was called in Nov. 2022 to take place on May 16 of this year. All special elections must be announced at least 180 days before the proposed election takes place.

Despite the election date being set in November, some students don't know about the upcoming vote. Hailey Boiarsky, a freshman studying political science, gender, women and sexuality studies, and philosophy, said the city isn't doing enough to make sure people know about the upcoming ballot.

"Tempe needs to be inspiring us to make a change, not suppress our voices and hide critical voting dates," Boiarsky said. "Especially when we are just coming of age to vote and do not always know the general times of elections."

Tempe has information regarding the upcoming special election on the city website.

The City of Tempe has filed a request for the Arizona Supreme Court to review a recent appeals court decision concerning a South Pier, a $1.8 billion mixed-use development that would bring jobs, tax revenue, resident, retail, offices and a hotel. https://t.co/JGYbVBSxBi #tempe pic.twitter.com/YiNffSPTA1

— City of Tempe, AZ (@Tempegov) February 4, 2023

The council has also pushed for the Tempe Town Lake South Pier build for months but was halted when Central Arizonans for a Sustainable Economy took it to the Arizona Court of Appeals, who ruled the $1.8 billion development needed to be put up for a citywide election. The $1.8 billion development is set to use a Government Property Lease Excise Tax abatement for that project, as well as for the arena and entertainment district.

The GPLET removes the requirement to pay property taxes for at least eight years in order to incentivize development in urban centers.

"Mayor Corey Woods said that the South Pier agreement provided unprecedented public benefits to the city in exchange for a (GPLET) abatement on the property," said a Tempe press release from media contact Nikki Ripley.

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The council ended up filing a case with the Arizona Supreme Court to review the decision. The city said in a press release that it "maintains (the) decision should lawfully rest with Council." The South Pier project is not on the special elections ballot at the time of writing.

Haden Pittson, a sophomore studying sustainability, said voters should have a critical impact on the major changes in Tempe.

"As students, we have a responsibility to engage in local politics and make informed decisions on initiatives that will have significant impacts on our community and environment," Pittson said.

Along with information about what will be on the upcoming ballot, Tempe shared Maricopa County resources to make sure people are registered to vote and know of voting locations.

"Information needs to be more accessible so the public can better understand the implications of the proposed project, especially in terms of sustainability," Pittson said. "If political information becomes more accessible, greater public participation will be possible."

The next citywide general election won't take place until March 2024 and will elect the mayor and fill three city council seats. Boiarsky said in all elections, young people should be registered, knowledgeable and should participate no matter what's on the ballot.

"Young adults should be aware that their voices matter and that their vote will be crucial to making a change," Boiarsky said.

Edited by Shane Brennan, Reagan Priest and Grace Copperthite.

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New stake

A new stake has been created from the Mesquite Nevada Stake. The Mesquite Nevada West Stake, which consists of the Virtin Valley (Spanish) Branch and the Anthem (Retirement), Arrowhead, Bunkerville 1st, Bunkerville 2nd, Heritage and Wil- lows wards, was created by Elder Clark G. Gilbert, General Authority Seventy, and Elder Daren R. Barney, an Area Seventy.

MESQUITE NEVADA WEST STAKE: (Jan. 15, 2023) President — Jared M Hollingshead, 49, Lega- cy Construction & Development Inc. human resources and risk manager; wife, Janarah Jensen Hollingshead. Counselors — Mark Evan Tichenor, 59, HintonBur- dick CPAs & Advisors partner; wife, Jennifer Carter Tichenor. Vernon Walter Pollock, 58, orthodontist; wife, Bonnie Jean Hillstead Pollock.

Reorganized stakes

PARIS FRANCE SOUTH STAKE: (Feb. 26, 2023) President — Hikombo Hitoto, 47, infectious and tropical diseases specialist doctor; succeeding Louis-Marie Liebard; wife, Valérie Fançoise Michelle Triplet Hitoto. Counselors — Tiana Rakotondrainibe, 33, Aäsgard profit center manager; wife, Wladyslawa Amancay Rako- tondrainibe. Daniel Filipe Monteiro Furtado dos Santos, 39, hospital operating room health executive; wife, Romina Daniela Hernández de Sousa Furtado dos Santos.

SANTA FE ARGENTINA NORTH STAKE: (Feb. 26, 2023) President — Marcelo Fernando Baez, 35, law firm partner; succeeding Carlos G. Cantero Dupont; wife, Yamila Rut Albornoz Baez. Counselors — Miguel Angel Basualdo, 53, Don Juan Refrigeration beef jerky manufacturer; wife, Silvana Guadalupe Basualdo. Edgardo Marcelo Valazza, 43, Church field assistant; wife, Gisela Cristina Valazza.

TEMPE ARIZONA STAKE: (Feb. 19, 2023) President — Jason Galvis, 47, Charles Schwab & Co. risk and controls manager; succeeding Marcus F. Johnson; wife, Joseph Esther Lamadrid Lamadrid Galvis. Counselors — Seth Joseph Keeler, 46, W Holdings entitlements employee; wife, Colleen Lewis Keeler. Joshua Ernest Bell, 38, Grand Canyon Education operations manager; wife, Jennifer Lee Deaton Bell.

TORONTO ONTARIO STAKE: (Feb. 19, 2023) President — Erick Milani Casado, 42, IBM global tech talent acquisition and human resources professional; succeeding Kullervo H. Hynynen; wife, Andressa Del Col Casado. Counselors — Clloyld Anthony Burns, 63, Dynamix Inc. chemical blender; wife, Maria Bunch Burns. Samuel Fook Hang Au, 49, anesthesiologist; wife, Angela Chui Man Wong Au.

TULSA OKLAHOMA STAKE: (Feb. 26, 2023) President — Joshua Jon Bingham, 46, certified registered nurse anesthetist; succeeding Scott W. Stratton; wife, Jacque Nicole Bourland Bingham. Counselors — David Allen Johns, 50, Zebco Brands brand marketing senior vice president; wife, Karen Rachel Hutto Johns. Jacobo Estras Salan Reyes, 43, Sundt Construction project executive; wife, Karla Eugenia de Salan Bonilla.

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This years Southwest Safety Conference is a great opportunity for safety leaders, human resource professionals, and exhibitors to come together to discuss how to make our workplaces safer—together. So, come join us for this important occasion at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tempe, Arizona on March 23rd, 2023.

This year's theme: Safety Isn’t Just Professional, It’s Personal.

It’s a sobering statistic: more than 30 million workers in the U.S. are injured or become ill each year due to workplace hazards. That’s why safety leaders, human resource professionals, and exhibitors from across the country are coming together for this year’s Southwest Safety Conference.

With nearly 300 safety leaders, human resource professionals and exhibitors expected in attendance, the Southwest Safety Conference is the ideal setting to tackle the most pressing safety issues facing businesses today.

Attendees will get to experience a full day of groundbreaking speakers, interactive sessions, and the opportunity to network with experts in their field in order to gain valuable knowledge from industry veterans that strive to make a difference in their work environments.

As leaders, we have a responsibility to look out for our colleagues, and foster an environment where safety is our number one priority. That's why this year's theme, Safety isn't Just Professional, It's Personal.

Safety should always be at the forefront of our minds as leaders. In order for us all to become better safety advocates, we need to lead by example and demonstrate the importance of safety initiatives and procedures. To encourage a culture of respect and understanding, where all workers' concerns receive equal importance with regards to safety. To create an atmosphere of trust, where people feel comfortable sharing their concerns and asking questions.

By taking the lead and embracing Safety Isn't Just Professional, It's Personal, we can all be better advocates of safety and create a safer workplace for all.

This years Southwest Safety Conference is a great opportunity for safety leaders, human resource professionals, and exhibitors to come together to discuss how to make our workplaces safer—together. So, come join us for this important occasion at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tempe, Arizona on March 23rd, 2023.

This is an opportunity for you to show your commitment to safety and gain insightful knowledge that you can use in your role to make a difference in your workplace.

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