VODA was engaged by a group of private developers and city officials to assist the community of Mesa, Arizona with a strategy to develop additional arts and cultural facilities in their downtown area. Fostering an innovation district was a key component of the future vision for Downtown Mesa.
With a diverse group of stakeholders, VODA lead a multi-day workshop to walk participants through various concepts and ideas for generating new investment and interest in Mesa’s downtown.
Following the workshop, VODA worked with an economic development consultant to create a strategic plan for the ‘cultural core’ of downtown Mesa, building on existing assets and planned developments.