Public input opportunities for proposed Tempe Entertainment District
Tempe, AZ - Several opportunities for community input on the proposed Tempe Entertainment District will be available through Nov. 29. These include a neighborhood meeting hosted by the developer, a Development Review Commission meeting and two Tempe City Council meetings.

The City of Tempe is currently negotiating with Bluebird Development LLC, the affiliate for the Meruelo Group and the Arizona Coyotes, regarding the proposed Tempe Entertainment District. The 46-acre site at the northeast corner of Priest Drive and Rio Salado Parkway is currently occupied by the City of Tempe municipal operations yard and offices.

Part of the proposal originally received includes market-rate multi-family housing, retail, a music venue, a hockey arena and more.

Meeting Dates

Neighborhood Meeting – hosted by Bluebird Development, LLC
11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Canopy by Hilton, 108 E. University Dr., Tempe 

Development Review Commission
6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Tempe City Council Chambers, 31 E. Fifth St., or virtual attendance
Visit tempe.gov/clerk for details on how to register to speak or submit comments.

Tempe City Council meetings
There will be two public hearings at Tempe City Council meetings:

First Public Hearing
6 p.m. 
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Tempe City Council Chambers, 31 E. Fifth St., or virtual attendance
Visit tempe.gov/clerk for details on how to register to speak or submit comments.

Second Public Hearing
6 p.m. 
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Tempe City Council Chambers, 31 E. Fifth St., or virtual attendance
Visit tempe.gov/clerk for details on how to register to speak or submit comments.

All public documents for this proposed Tempe Entertainment District may be found at tempe.gov/PriestRFP.