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| ASU Downtown Phoenix campus | |
|---|---|
| Name | ASU Downtown Phoenix campus |
| Established | 2006 |
| Type | Public research campus |
| City | Phoenix |
| State | Arizona |
| Country | United States |
| Motto | "Innovate, Connect, Transform" |
| Website | www.asu.edu |
ASU Downtown Phoenix campus Arizona State University's Downtown Phoenix campus is an urban research and professional studies campus located in central Phoenix, Arizona. The campus is integrated with municipal institutions and cultural landmarks including Maricopa County courts, Banner Health facilities, and the Phoenix Convention Center, forming a hub that connects Arizona State University to local Phoenix Art Museum, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, and statewide public services. Its development involved coordination with elected officials such as Jan Brewer and initiatives led by university leaders including Michael Crow.
The campus grew from ASU expansion policies under Michael Crow and planning efforts related to downtown revitalization influenced by mayors like Terry Goddard and Greg Stanton. Early sites included repurposed buildings previously occupied by Valley Metro and Arizona Department of Education offices; acquisitions were negotiated with entities such as Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix. Landmark developments timed with events like the Super Bowl XLII and 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup aided urban renewal. Philanthropic support came from donors including the Flinn Foundation and corporate partners like Wells Fargo and Bank of America. The campus opened programs formerly housed at Tempe and West campus locations, aligning with statewide higher education reforms influenced by the Arizona Board of Regents.
The campus footprint occupies multiple blocks adjacent to Central Avenue and McDowell Road, featuring facilities such as the Beus Center for Law and Society, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication building, and the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. Other venues include the Cronkite News studios, the Nursing and Health Innovation building, the Terry J. Lundgren Center for community engagement, and performance spaces tied to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. The campus contains shared-use infrastructure with partners like Mayo Clinic (local collaborations), Dignity Health affiliates, and municipal services operated by Valley Metro Rail. Architectural work by firms connected to projects for Gensler and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill shaped several buildings. Adjacent cultural anchors include the Orpheum Theatre and the Phoenix Art Museum.
Academic programs emphasize professional and urban disciplines including offerings from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law's Beus Center for Law and Society, the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, the College of Health Solutions, and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Degrees and certificates intersect with professional licensing bodies like the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accreditation agencies such as the Higher Learning Commission. Interdisciplinary centers collaborate with external institutions including the Mayo Clinic Arizona, the Arizona Department of Health Services, and the City of Phoenix public agencies. Programs engage with businesses including Honeywell, Intel, Freeport-McMoRan, and nonprofit partners like the United Way of Phoenix.
Student organizations coordinate with the Associated Students of Arizona State University and campus chapters of national groups such as Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Phi Alpha. Student media include outlets associated with the Cronkite School and community engagement initiatives connected to Teach For America placements and AmeriCorps service. Housing options utilize nearby developments financed by partnerships with firms like CBRE Group and community developers associated with Macerich projects; many students use private housing in neighborhoods near Roosevelt Row and Encanto Park. Recreational facilities link to collaborations with Phoenix Parks and Recreation and fitness partnerships similar to arrangements with LA Fitness franchises. Campus safety initiatives coordinate with the Phoenix Police Department and campus police units.
Research activities span translational health projects in collaboration with the Phoenix Biomedical Campus, joint ventures with the Mayo Clinic and Banner Health, and urban studies research engaging entities such as Downtown Phoenix Inc. and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Grants have been pursued from federal funders including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Education. Technology and innovation programs partner with corporate research divisions from Intel Corporation, Honeywell Aerospace, and Raytheon Technologies; sustainability initiatives coordinate with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and regional planners from the Maricopa Association of Governments. Legal clinics work with the Arizona Attorney General's office and public defenders associated with Maricopa County Public Defender.
The campus is served by the Valley Metro Rail light rail with stations on Central Avenue, bus lines operated by Valley Metro, and regional access via Interstate 10 and US Route 60. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure connects to Roosevelt Row and urban greenways planned by the City of Phoenix Planning Department. Accessibility initiatives comply with standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act and coordinate with local advocacy groups such as Arizona Center for Disability Law. Parking management has involved contracts with firms like SP+ and LAZ Parking and coordination with municipal transit hubs including the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport transit connections.
The campus has hosted public lectures and panels featuring figures such as Barack Obama (events), Sandra Day O'Connor (lectures), John McCain (campaign appearances), and media events tied to the Walter Cronkite School with journalists from CNN and PBS. Alumni and affiliates include leaders who have worked at Maricopa County government, served in the Arizona Legislature, joined firms like Intel Corporation and Honeywell, or advanced careers at institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Banner Health, and Kaiser Permanente. Cultural events on campus have coincided with citywide festivals like First Fridays Phoenix and collaborations with organizations such as Phoenix Film Festival and Arizona Humanities.