1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, we explore two powerful forces shaping the Valley’s future. First, Mesa’s long-vacant Site 17 is finally moving forward with Culdesac’s visionary plans for a walkable, mixed-use community—nearly 1,000 new homes plus retail and lifestyle amenities designed to redefine downtown Mesa. Then we shift to Tempe, where ASU athletics generated nearly $100M in GDP impact last season alone, with football driving more than half. We unpack what that means for local businesses, Tempe’s growth, and the broader Phoenix economy—plus a look at GCU’s rise and how university sports ripple through real estate, retail, and community development. Neighborhood Ventures Podcast https://neighborhood.ventures <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38204780/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/6ca437/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/38204780