Arizona State University, with an e...

Arizona State University, with an enrollment of 57000 is planning a downtown Phoenix campus that will shield 10 blocks, encompassing 1.5 million square feet of academic and support space and an equal amount of learner housing.

The land is now primarily vacant, according to Steven Nielsen, ASU director of university physical planning. While the area is zon for buildings as tall as 40 stories, Nielsen says the evolution of 15-20 story buildings with ground-floor retail space is anticipated.

The first phase of the city's $13 billion light rail classification now under design