Tempe asks Arizona Supreme Court to review South Pier development case

The City of Tempe has filed a request for the Arizona Supreme Court to review a recent appeals court decision concerning a proposed development at Tempe Town Lake that would bring jobs, tax revenue, apartments and condominiums, retail, offices and a hotel.

Known as South Pier, the $1.8 billion, multi-use development would be located on 12 acres on the south shore of Tempe Town Lake east of Rural Road. It would include seven buildings built in phases over 15 years, as well as an observation wheel, pedestrian bridge and public dock. The developer will pay the city market value for its land and they have pledged to contribute approximately $10.1 million to off-site affordable housing in Tempe.

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FanDuel brings a super party to Tempe Beach Park

FanDuel Super Party comes to Tempe Beach Park on Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. The event features rock band the Killers and Superstar Showdown challenges, which match former NFL greats and celebrities against each other. FanDuel is offering $100,000 in prizes on the outcomes of those games. Can't go? Watch the 8 p.m. livestream.
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Super light rail service and game details

Getting to the big game and all the parties will be easier than ever. Light rail service is getting super charged! From Feb. 9-11, catch a train every 15 minutes until 7 p.m. and every 20 minutes between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. On Feb. 12, trains will operate every 20 minutes until 2 a.m. Headed to Downtown Phoenix for the action? Ride the light rail for free. Find out how.

Know before you go! Get all the deets about this week's events from Larry Fitzgerald and the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee in this video.

Pregame at 2nd Sundays on Mill 

You need something to do before the Super Bowl. Try 2nd Sundays on Mill.

Stroll Mill Avenue from Third Street to University Drive for yummy snacks, homemade goods and gifts from Arizona local artists and makers. The event is FREE admission, family-friendly, and dog friendly. 

Celebrate Black History Month

The City of Tempe proudly celebrates Black History Month. At the Feb. 2 Tempe City Council meeting, Mayor Corey Woods read the official proclamation for the month.

The African American Advisory Committee of the Tempe History Museum has organized several events this month for the community. All events are free and take place at Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave. Here are two taking place this week:

Tempe History Society Lunch Talks

“Overcoming: Growing Up in The South” by Rosemary James
Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 11:30 a.m.   

Black History Month Family Program with Kawambe Omowale

Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m.

Arizona State University is offering a series of events, like a virtual reality film viewing and discussion. Arizona Heritage Center also has the exhibition, "I Am: A Document of the Black Lives Matter Movement in Phoenix." 

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People from churches around the Valley will gather at ASU Gammage to help fight human trafficking on Friday, Feb. 10 for the Night of Hope worship service. Tickets are limited in quantity but are free. 

While the Super Bowl brings a lot of fun and excitement, studies show it also increases the amount of human trafficking where the game is being played. To help curb this, so far, more than half of all City of Tempe employees have completed training to learn how to spot and report human trafficking.

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Get ready for season '23 Sun Devil Football

Just because the Super Bowl spells the end of pro ball for the season doesn't mean you can't get ready for home team fun. The Sun Devils will have an eight game home schedule for just the sixth time since joining the Pac-12.

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Celebrate the partial reopening of Clark Park

What’s new at Clark Park? Fun and adaptive playgrounds, a ramada for get-togethers and grass fields to play in with beautiful trees and plants all around. The basketball court has been resurfaced, the community garden was relocated and lighting has been updated around the entire park.

Walk, run, or cycle over on Saturday, Feb. 11, for arts and recreation activities, music, and a scavenger hunt. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. and fun gardening activities will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. in the community garden.

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