Discover Downtown Mesa!

Located in the heart of the City, Downtown Mesa offers a wealth of opportunities for business owners, urban dwellers, students, shoppers, foodies, and art enthusiasts alike. In addition to offering a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere, Downtown Mesa is host to many high-profile events to entertain and inspire the young and young-at-heart.

INVEST IN DOWNTOWN MESA

Mesa, Arizona offers a competitive operating environment compared to other similar or large sized markets. Downtown Mesa's square mile boasts more than 1,576 residents, two colleges and universities, and nearly 500 businesses.

POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS

• Downtown Mesa averages 2.5 million visitors annually.
• On a standard workday, more than 15,750 people work in Downtown Mesa.
• In FY 19-20, Downtown Mesa saw more than 1,535,000 riders across three light rail stations at Country Club Drive, Center Street, and Mesa Drive.

 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

• Accessible lit and dark fiber and DSL service from four carriers - SRP, Zayo, CenturyLink, and Cox.
• Fiber access to all major data centers and carrier network access points with virtually unlimited bandwidth.
• City of Mesa owns and operates the water, wastewater, electric, gas, and trash utilities within Downtown Mesa, and the City offers attractive service plans.

CONNECTIVITY

• Light rail through Downtown Mesa connects the City with Tempe and Phoenix.
• Loop 101 and 202 circle Mesa, while US 60 and SR 87 bisect the City. Just minutes away are Interstates 10,17, and 8.
• Valley Metro operates several bus routes and multiple stops through Downtown Mesa.
• In close proximity to the region's many transportation arteries, while also boasting a pedestrian-friendly Downtown.

WORKFORCE

• More than 304,000 people in the workforce within a 15-minute drive.
• 62.3% of the workforce, within a 15-minute drive, is employed in white collar occupations.
• Proximity to higher educational institutions - a strong resource for young skilled talent. Downtown area includes higher education institutions such as Benedictine University, Mesa Community College, and ASU @ Mesa City Center.

ASU @ MESA CITY CENTER

ASU @ Mesa City Center is a three-story, approximately 117,795-square-foot academic building, located at the northwest corner of Pepper Street and Centennial Way, that will house programs offered by the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts related to digital and sensory technology, experiential design, gaming, media arts, film production, and entrepreneurial development and support. These programs will utilize augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D modeling and visualization to develop technology with the potential to impact industries as diverse as health care, aerospace, manufacturing and entertainment.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 

In addition to offering a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere, Downtown Mesa is host to many high-profile events to entertain and inspire the young and young-at-heart, including:

• Mesa Music Festival
• Arizona Celebration of Freedom
• Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts
• 2nd Friday Nights Out
• Sculptures in the Street
• Parades & Markets

The City of Mesa is growing by leaps and bounds and Downtown Mesa is fast becoming the hub of activities for this prospering region. Downtown's cultural anchor, the renowned Mesa Arts Center, draws more than 400,000 patrons to events in its facilities annually. A mix of art galleries, studios, and attractions including the Mesa Arts Center, i.d.e.a. Museum, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa Amphitheatre, and the Arizona Museum of Natural History contribute to the creation of a unique and lively core that reflects a diverse community of artists and cultural organizations, businesses, venues, and events. Downtown Mesa also hosts Benedictine University with more than 500 students and ASU @Mesa City Center with the 118,000-square-foot MIX Center and the Studios @ Mesa City Center.

DOING BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN MESA

In round numbers, Downtown Mesa has 7,000 employees, 3,000 residents, and more than 11,000 daily visitors who come to shop, play, learn, and conduct commerce. Businesses located in Downtown Mesa are strategically positioned to take advantage of a large workforce that is accessible by three integrated freeways:  the Superstition (US 60), Loop (101) and Red Mountain (202). 

Downtown Mesa Opportunity Map

LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN MESA

The Downtown Small Business Attraction Utility Rate Program offers a 25% reduction on electric and water bills for the first three years for qualifying businesses located in the Town Center and Central Business District area of Mesa. Businesses must apply for the program within their first year of operation.

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