Who is brave enough to dismantle a college football program to build an organic farm?

See this incredible story on PBS: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xBs20svSzBg

We’re excited to host Dr Michael Sorrell October 26 in Dallas, at ULI’s Urban Revitalization Council Day. Dr. Sorrell will present the courageous vision that transformed an urban college with a 1% graduation rate, into a vibrant, thriving entity successfully preparing students for the modern work force. Special thanks to Karl Zavitkovsky for his help in organizing this power-packed presentation.

What We’re Doing to Encourage Young Arizonans to Join the Construction Industry

You may have read about the Cadence Builds program we just launched with EVIT. The story was carried by multiple media outlets and tells of the first-of-its-kind program that allows EVIT students to follow the entire development process of Cadence at Gateway from identifying and purchasing land to entitlement, land planning, marketing, segmentation, amenities and more. It’s incredible!

Read more at cadenceaz.com/.

A Labor of Love

Assisting Tonto Creek Camp with their plans to expand is not work, it’s a privilege. This unprecedented non-profit serves thousands of underserved and at-risk kids year-round, through a unique program of outdoor STEM-based learning. Known historically as Tontozona Camp, the beloved camp in our Arizona high country is also home to ASU sports’ training and practice facilities. We love that it has reclaimed its original purpose and mission— an Outdoor Learning and Leadership Center, as envisioned by Grady Gammage and others, over 40 years ago.