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Megapolitan: Arizona's Sun Corridor
For 50 years, people have predicted that Phoenix and Tucson will grow together into one giant desert conglomerate. While that’s unlikely given the diverse land ownership in central and southern Arizona—when it comes to the two metro areas’ economies becoming one, it’s already happening and it has a name: Sun Corridor.
Arizona’s Sun Corridor is one of 20 “megapolitan” areas in the U.S. Megapolitan: Arizona’s Sun Corridor offers a bold new picture of Arizona’s geography and its future opportunities and “megaton” challenges. This new report presents a scenario for 2035 based on current trends. It analyzes the Sun Corridor and provides insights into the region’s global potential, water, governance, sustainability, and “trillion dollar questions.” It discusses the “tragedy of the sunshine” and asks the indispensable question: In 2035, do you want to live in the Sun Corridor?
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Arizona Policy Choices - Sustainability for Arizona: The Issue of Our Age provides clear definitions, examples, and data to help policymakers and voters understand how to solve the “puzzle” of sustainability from a state and local policy perspective.
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The Future at Pinal: Making Choices, Making Places describes Pinal County’s choices for a livable, competitive future. For most of the past 50 years, Pinal County hasn’t had to think much about its image, choices, or growth. But now, Pinal County is changing faster than anyone ever imagined.
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The Treasure of the Superstitions: Scenarios for the Future of Superstition Vistas — Arizona's Premier State Trust Land in the Southeast Valley
One can hardly look at the Superstition Mountains without thinking about the legend of Jacob Waltz and his burro searching for lost gold. Today, though, the treasure is not mythical gold, but land. More»
Morrison Institute reports can be found at the following libraries:
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In July 2007 all major Arizona libraries started receiving Morrison Institute reports. Our newest reports should be available at your local library.
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