Phoenix Relocation Guide

Tempe City of Tempe: 480-967-2001 www.tempe.gov Tempe Chamber of Commerce 480-967-7891 www.tempechamber.org

Tempe offers a quality of life unparalleled to any place in the country. It is Arizona’s sixth largest city and has successfully blended the dynamics of a high-tech business center, the fun and excitement of a resort community, the warmth and comfort of a residential neighborhood, and the small town atmo- sphere of a college community. Tempe is ideally located in central Maricopa County adjoining the cities of Scottsdale to the north, Mesa to the east, Chandler to the south and Phoenix to the west. Tempe’s stra- tegic location is a boon to both businesses and residents who have convenient access to all areas of the Valley of the Sun, as well as major cities throughout the Southwest.

Tempe Rail Bridge

Direct access to I-10, State Route 60, and the new 101 and 102 freeways put Tempe within 15 minutes of Sky Harbor Interna- tional Airport. With such convenient access to surrounding freeways, Tempe commuters find it is less than a 20-minute commute to work in downtown Phoenix. TEMPE RAIL BRIDGE Tempe is home to Arizona State University. ASU, which was established in 1885, today welcomes students from all fifty states and from around the world. The university is

one of the premier research universities in the nation, and is committed to excellence in teaching research, and public service. In addition to watching the action provided by the Arizona State University Sun Devils, sports fans can also watch the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as they train during the spring in Tempe Diablo Stadium. Down- town Tempe is a cultural center in its own right and is pedestrian-oriented with paths to ASU. As the city’s principal business district, it is also considered a premier enter- tainment center featuring a wide variety of restaurants, shopping, movie theaters, hotels, corporate offices and condos. More than two million people visit the 2.5 mile Tempe Town Lake each year for such special events as fireworks over the Mill Avenue Bridge, 5K runs, October Fest, the Ironman Triathlon and the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. The Spring and Fall Festival draw nearly 250,000 people during its three-day run. Neighborhoods throughout Tempe feature every style of home, from turn-of-the century adobe homes to luxury homes on acre lots. Many housing developments are centered around Tempe’s extensive network of parks, which is anchored by Kiwanis Park. This 125-acre recreational spot includes softball and soccer fields, volley- ball and tennis courts, playground and picnic ramadas, a 12-acre stocked lake with paddleboats and a recreation center with an indoor, heated wave and swimming pool.

Tempe Center for the Arts. Photo by Tim Trumble

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