As one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, Phoenix is innovating around many of the same challenges we’re tackling in Richmond, offering real-world models and bold ideas for:

Semiconductor Workforce Pipeline: Shan Strategies, Maricopa Community College, and Arizona Commerce Authority showcase collaborative talent development connecting classroom learning to clean room careers in high-tech manufacturing.

Downtown Revitalization: Explore how anchor institutions like ASU have transformed downtown Phoenix, plus tour adaptive reuse projects and infill development that created vibrant mixed-use communities.

Regional Leadership in Action: When Economic Development Wins, the Region Wins: Learn from mayors of  Tempe and Buckeye about cross-jurisdiction collaboration and how Maricopa Association of Governments uses regional planning tools for mobility equity.

Innovative Housing Solutions: Tour La Victoria Commons and Culdesac Tempe, highlighting transit-oriented, mixed-use housing models that pair community-serving amenities with equitable redevelopment in historically impacted neighborhoods.

Integrated Transit Systems: Valley Metro's deep-dive on transit strategy with equity metrics, demonstrating how transportation connects housing, workforce, and economic development.

Optional Tuesday Activity: Golf Outing
If you are interested in participating in golf on Tuesday morning, please indicate on the registration form. Golf costs are not included in the trip fee.