Invest and Build in Tempe

Development sites, city initiatives and private projects shaping one of the region’s most active investment markets.

Tempe continues to experience strong investment momentum driven by strategic redevelopment, public private partnerships, and a steady pipeline of new development opportunities. Across the city, transformative projects are reshaping key districts through mixed use development, innovation space, residential growth, and next generation office environments. From city owned redevelopment sites to privately led investment projects, Tempe offers a range of opportunities for developers, investors and companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in one of the most active markets in the Greater Phoenix region.

This section highlights current city led development opportunities, including requests for proposals and qualifications, redevelopment sites and strategic initiatives that support long term economic growth. It also provides access to developer resources, site selection information and key city processes that help streamline project planning and delivery.

In addition to public opportunities, this page showcases private investment projects that represent major wins for the community. These projects include recent corporate expansions, developments currently in planning, and projects under construction that continue to add new jobs, housing, and commercial space to Tempe’s growing economy. Together, these investments reflect the city’s strong market fundamentals and ongoing commitment to thoughtful, high-quality development.

Why This Matters to Business

For businesses and investors, visibility into active development projects and available opportunities provides a clearer path to entering and growing within the Tempe market. Access to city redevelopment sites, transparent development processes and coordinated support from the Tempe Economic Development team can help accelerate project timelines and reduce uncertainty. At the same time, ongoing private investment demonstrates market confidence and reinforces Tempe’s position as a competitive location for corporate expansion, innovation and long-term capital investment.