Expert Groups Look to the Future of the Discovery Triangle

Revolutionary ideas require innovative thinking. That’s why we’ve gathered more than 120 professionals in areas from sustainability and education to entrepreneurship and transportation to create a 20- to 30-year vision for the Discovery Triangle.  It’s an unprecedented assembly of professionals who have volunteered their time, leadership and expertise to look at the potential of the urban region.

Certainly the Discovery Triangle is a revolutionary idea. Our mission is to enable a vibrant, innovation-based economy by connecting, supporting and celebrating the most valuable assets and opportunities in the urban core between Downtown Phoenix, ASU Tempe and Papago Park. These expert groups are part of our new urban planning approach that creates opportunities for citizens, business owners, schools and other stakeholders in the region to participate and help shape the characteristics of their community.

What are these Discovery Triangle experts exploring? They’re searching for ways in which the natural environment can be enhanced. They’re contemplating policies that will attract the jobs of the future, yet balance employment with nearby, affordable housing. They’re examining techniques to enhance the performance of students and increase the number of students graduating from high school in the Triangle. They’re challenged to preserve the unique characteristics of existing neighborhoods in a time of urban transformation.

In essence, they’re searching for ways to improve the lives of the people who live, work, learn and play in the Triangle.

 

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Relying on the Experts

We don’t know everything — but they do!

While we do know a lot…we don’t know everything.  That’s why we rely on the experts …

Ten groups of Valley industry leaders lead by the area’s best and brightest have been recruited to weigh in on the future of the Triangle and provide actionable next steps to advance our goal.

The best and brightest:
Barry Broome, GPEC – Job Creation
Pearl Esau, Teach for America – Education
Ed Fox, APS – Sustainability
Debra Friedman, ASU – Social Sustainability
Grady Gammage, Gammage & Burnham – Public Policy
Paul Johnson, Old World Homes – Neighborhood Revitalization
Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona - Entrepreneurialism
Darrin Sender, Sender Associates – Development and Planning
Marc Soronson, HDR – Transportation
Darren Petrucci, ASU – Health and Nature

Want to get involved?  Raise your hand … or send us an email at info@discoverytriangle.org.

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