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Article: Cronkite Communication School Speaks to Phoenix Redevelopment.
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- Building Design & Construction
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- May 1, 2009
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By Jay W. Schneider, Senior Editor
Phoenix wanted to revitalize its downtown; Arizona State University wanted stronger ties to the city. Together they used building information modeling to plan a new campus and put a media icon at its center.
The city of Phoenix has sprawling suburbs, but its outward expansion caused the downtown core to stagnate--a problem not uncommon to other major metropolitan areas. Reviving the city became a hotbed issue for Mayor Phil Gordon, who envisioned a vibrant downtown that offered opportunities for living, working, learning, and playing.
The Mayor's plans for downtown redevelopment involved public-private ...