Tempe's Vertical Growth

Other Phoenix area cities are keeping an eye on Tempe's decision to build up.

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August 23, 2005, 7:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"Landlocked Tempe's trend toward taller buildings is a preview of what other Valley suburbs could face as they run out of land to grow, experts say...

Without high-rises, Tempe faced some hard financial realities, Copple said. Other Valley cities are growing bigger and faster than Tempe, confronting the city with the loss of millions in state funding in upcoming years."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

FULL STORY: Tempe's high-rises to create new views

Monday, August 22, 2005 in The Arizona Republic

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