Real Stories from the People Shaping Greater Phoenix
From first-of-its-kind innovations to unexpected creative voices, these stories define a new way to city.
INNOVATION STORIES
Why Greater Phoenix?
Greater Phoenix is doing things differently.
It shows in how we grow, how we innovate, and how the region continues to evolve.
5th
Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the U.S. and is younger than the nation, with a median age of 37.6.
200K
Greater Phoenix produces more than 200,000 college graduates annually, with 66% of adults having some college education.
300+
With over 300 days of sunshine and 1,500+ miles of trails, Greater Phoenix is built for an outdoor lifestyle.
1,000+
Greater Phoenix is home to 1,000+ arts and cultural events across more than 100 organizations.
“That’s what I love most about Greater Phoenix: the diversity, the talent, the hustle.”
Teresa Aragon
Vice President, Customer Experience
Carvana
"Phoenix is a place where people with vision can get in on the ground floor."
Roberto Guerrieri & Stuart Illian
Founders
Bluetail
#1
Ranking among large U.S. cities for startups, with Arizona also placing in the top 10 for small business growth.
7x
Population growth while using the same amount of water as in the 1950s.
25+
Emerging technology initiatives underway, from autonomous vehicles to AI-powered infrastructure.
Top 10
State for overall investment potential in the U.S.
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