The American Southwest isn’t just growing—it’s booming . In just the last five years, Phoenix rocketed to be the nation’s fifth most populous city. With a low tax base, a diverse economy, access to a world-class higher education enterprise, and unmatched power generation, the region is on a trajectory to become the country’s next great hub of innovation and prosperity.
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But here’s the truth: unsustainable growth quickly becomes a gluttonous liability. To seize this moment, we must dream, design, plan—and build—with resilience in mind. Our challenges may not be the hurricanes of the east, earthquakes of the west, or seemingly relentless wildfires of the north. Ours is a challenge to dream bigger and de