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The impact of ‘no’

5/17/2023
After Tempe voters rejected the Tempe Entertainment District featuring an arena for the Arizona Coyotes, the city is back at square one in developing one of its last viable plots of land.

Voters down Arizona Coyotes planned Tempe arena

5/17/2023
Initial counts for the May 16 special election to approve or deny the proposed Tempe Entertainment District show voters rejected the project, according to unofficial results. 

Coyotes press residents to vote ‘yes’ on arena …

4/20/2023
Voting has started for the Tempe Entertainment District, which, if passed, would approve the construction of the project by Alex Meruelo’s Bluebird Developments, despite growing concerns from some residents.

Independent studies of Tempe Entertainment District …

4/17/2023
The opposing and supporting sides of the proposed Tempe Entertainment District have come out with statements on competing studies that report on the potential economic benefits to come with the development.

Grand Canyon Institute releases analysis on Tempe …

4/13/2023
The Grand Canyon Institute has announced it will release an independent policy analysis on April 17 of the Arizona Coyotes arena and music venue, the main economic drivers of the proposed Tempe Entertainment District.

Tempe community divided ahead of May election on …

4/12/2023
Tempe residents are speaking out in gusto, in support of and against, the proposed Tempe Entertainment District, which has been steeping in controversy despite being approved unanimously by city council.

Penich-Thacker: Residents should reject Coyotes-backed …

4/4/2023
Tempe residents opposing a taxpayer-funded sports arena held a press conference March 20 to respond to a lawsuit filed against them by the owner of Bluebird Development, the entity asking to build the arena and “entertainment district.”

Tempe Entertainment District supporters bite back at …

3/31/2023
Supporters of the Tempe Entertainment District have responded to those against the project who have cited grievances.

Tempe residents voice concerns over planned Coyotes' …

3/30/2023
A growing opposition to the Tempe Entertainment District is voicing concerns with the plan’s controversial billionaire funding and potential negative community impacts while seeking a compromise for the new development.

Tempe council pushes Coyotes arena to public vote

11/30/2022
Tempe residents will likely get the chance to weigh in on the much-discussed Tempe Entertainment District after the Tempe City Council has approved portions of the plan. 

Tempe readies for first public meeting on Coyotes …

11/18/2022
With negotiations completed, the city of Tempe has released the draft Development and Disposition Agreement for the proposed Tempe Entertainment District as part of the official agenda for the Tempe City Council’s Nov. 22 first public hearing on the matter.