Four years after Miami-based Future of Cities began buying vacant industrial buildings in North Springfield, its plans to transform the properties into the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District began coming together in the fall of 2024.
On Oct. 30, Future of Cities CEO Tony Cho welcomed about 100 people to celebrate the opening of the Emerald Station, the first completed building in the 8.3-acre district.
Mayor Donna Deegan and City Council President Randy White were among those who helped commemorate the opening of the 17,000-square foot repurposed warehouse.