SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center
SkySong is a 1 million+-square-foot mixed-use project featuring Class A commercial office space, retail, restaurant and hotel components and multifamily residential. It has emerged as one of the primary economic engines for Arizona's economy while transforming a large portion of southern Scottsdale.
About The Project
Once a dormant retail site with a history of stalled redevelopment efforts, the property at the corner of Scottsdale and McDowell Roads is now home to SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center — one of the most vibrant hubs for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology in the Southwest.
SkySong represents a unique collaboration between Arizona State University, the City of Scottsdale, and private-sector partners, led by developer and property manager Plaza Companies. Strategically positioned between downtown Scottsdale and ASU’s main campus in Tempe, SkySong is a magnet for forward-thinking companies looking to connect with university talent, research, and resources.
What began as a bold vision in 2005 has evolved into a thriving, 42-acre mixed-use campus that continues to expand. At full build-out, SkySong will feature over 1.2 million square feet of office, research, and retail space, complemented by residential communities and the Element Scottsdale hotel. The centerpiece of the development is a dramatic shade structure that defines a central plaza and promotes pedestrian-friendly, collaborative outdoor spaces.
SkySong is home to a diverse roster of global enterprises, startups, and innovation-driven organizations that benefit from the center’s unique ecosystem — one that fuses academic excellence with real-world business impact. The campus has earned numerous accolades, including multiple LEED Silver certifications, Energy Star designations, and recognition from NAIOP and Valley Forward for excellence in sustainable design and development.
Additional new buildings are planned, designed to accommodate the next generation of innovative tenants and reinforce the project’s role as a catalyst for economic and community revitalization in southern Scottsdale.
Learn more at www.skysong.com or follow SkySong on Facebook at facebook.com/skysongcenter.
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