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Mesa presents 'Light Walk' concept to connect civic sites downtown; staff showed conservative economic model
Summary
City staff unveiled the Light Walk, a phased pedestrian connector from University Drive to Mesa Drive intended to link the convention center, Mix Center, Mesa Arts Center and other anchors; a conservative economic study estimated 327,000 annual users and projected $16 million in annual retail/restaurant spending captured downtown.
Mesa staff presented a conceptual public‑space project called the Light Walk on Feb. 23, describing a phased pedestrian corridor designed to link downtown civic assets and create programmed nodes for events, public art and evening activation.
Staff said the Light Walk would run from University Drive to Mesa Drive and incorporate shade, misting and night architecture to make the space usable in Arizona’s climate. "The Light Walk concept incorporates natural landscaping and structure to create shade and interest," staff said.
The city commissione…
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