SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center opened in 2008 with two buildings and an event space. By spring 2015 it grew to three buildings, 325 apartments, and event spaces that host hundreds of monthly meetings. Now the SkySong partners—private developers, the ASU Foundation, and Arizona State University—are embarking on the next phase of development. In a small group format, attendees will provide input on what SkySong should do next and learn about creating specialized spaces beyond their traditional campus. Organizations having physical spaces that connect to their broader communities are encouraged to attend to create a live learning session. Janet Holston, Director of Special Initiatives, Office of the President, Arizona State University Janice Kleinwort, Executive Director, Economic Affairs, Arizona State University Marc Valenzuela, Project Coordinator, Economic Development, Arizona State University

1. Innovation Districts
SkySong ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center
Janice Kleinwort Executive Director Economic Affairs
Janet Holston Director Special Initiatives
Marc Valenzuela Project Coordinator
September 29, 2015

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Innovation Center
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A public private partnership
with an economic
development focus:
• Community revitalization
• Business portal
• ASU connector

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Partnership
ASU:
Economic concept and vision, program
and facilities support, anchor tenant
Plaza Companies:
Site development, design, construction,
capital, marketing and asset management
ASU Foundation for a New American
University:
Development partner
City of Scottsdale:
Land, infrastructure, initial investment
Holualoa Companies:
Primary capital for project development

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ASU at SkySong
• Space for small businesses
• Programs and space for student and faculty entrepreneurs
• Select ASU research groups including EdPlus at ASU
• Hub for innovation and economic driver for the university
• Liaison for industry to connect with the university
• Business meeting location

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Meetings and Events
SkySong conference rooms are used by ASU, SkySong
tenants and external organizations
Space
SkySong is a vibrant addition to South Scottsdale,
bringing over 1500 people to the region
500
Monthly meetings
5000
92%
Apartmentsoccupied
93%
Officespaceoccupied
Monthly visitors
1000
JobsatSkySong
45
CompaniesatSkySong
Economic Impact
SkySong is home to startups, small businesses and well
known corporations

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SkySong Now
Space:
Commercial office space
Apartments
Small business office space
Entrepreneurship programs
LEED certified
Amenities:
Food trucks
Trolley to Old Town
Gathering place
Bike center
Retail

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McDowell Corridor – this could be an innovation district

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• If you could design your
own innovation center?
• Place
• Programs / Activities
• People

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True Colors
 Created to categorize four basic learning styles using the colors blue, orange,
gold and green to identify the strengths and challenges of these core
personality types.
 Everyone's personality consists of a combination of all four colors, with the
dominant two colors representing the core of a person's personality
temperament.

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True Colors
Greens
• Innovative and logical
• Require intellectual freedom
• Question authority
• Seek perfection in play
• Value concise communication
• Bring innovation to society
• Focus on the future
• Believe work is play
Oranges
• Free and spontaneous
• Risk takers
• Optomistic
• Resist commitment
• Thrive on crises
• Drawn to action jobs
• Deal with the here and now
• Are dynamic communicators
• Are competitive
Golds
• Dutiful and stable
• Need to be useful
• Want to be self-sufficient
• Value organization
• Schedule their lives
• Make and keep commitments
• Value rules
• Desire structure
• Prefer order and cleanliness
Blues
• Are in search of themselves
• Need to feel unique
• Value close relationships
• Need opportunities to be creative
• Nurture people
• Share emotions
• Make decisions based on feelings
• Are adaptable
• Drawn to literature

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Be Creative
Place
Programs / Amenities
People
Report out: Information for us all

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Thank you
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