An aerial view of Tempe's skyline with "A" Mountain in the background and several skyscrapers in view.

Current Projects Shaping Tempe's Future

  • Tempe Center for the Arts

    Innovation, Discovery, Education and Art (IDEA). This campus represents a meeting of the minds bringing technology and the arts together in a unique way.

  • Historic Hayden House on Mill Ave

    Historic preservation, revitalization, new businesses! Downtown Tempe offers a variety of retail, residential and office making it a true urban experience.

  • Tallest cranes in Tempe! The 7th Street building will be Tempe's tallest building soaring to 30 stories.

  • Who moves a house through the streets? Tempe, that's who! A historic move of a historic house for a historic adaptive reuse case study! Now that's worth an ice cream celebration!

  • Fate Brewing Company Tempe

    What's that new building? What's going there? Check the new Development Projects Map!

Strategic public investments and transformative private development projects are shaping a more connected, vibrant, and business-ready city.

Tempe is actively shaping its next chapter through a mix of strategic public investments and transformative private development projects across the city. From infrastructure and mobility improvements to mixed-use destinations and employment hubs, these efforts reflect a coordinated approach to supporting growth while enhancing quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

Working in partnership with developers, regional agencies, and community stakeholders, the City is advancing projects that strengthen connectivity, expand economic opportunity, and create vibrant, people-centered places. Together, these current projects highlight Tempe’s continued momentum as a forward-thinking city focused on sustainable growth and long-term success.

Click here to go to Tempe's interactive Development Map

Why This Matters to Business

For businesses, these projects signal continued investment in the fundamentals that drive success: access, talent, and place. Improved infrastructure and transit enhance connectivity for employees and customers, while new mixed-use developments create opportunities for retail, office, and innovation space. As Tempe grows, these projects help ensure companies can scale, attract talent, and operate in a dynamic environment that supports long-term competitiveness.