Of course Phoenix doesn't resemble Silicon Valley or SF and I think its important to note that we don't intend to try and replicate or be that - no market can.

Of course Phoenix doesn't resemble Silicon Valley or SF and I think its important to note that we don't intend to try and replicate or be that - no market can. The Phoenix MSA is indeed car-centric and that's not going to change a great deal. However, the downtown areas are beginning to develop into more true urban centers: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/business/2016/02/getting-the-vibe-living-in-valley-urban-cores.html http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/business/2016/02/get... http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/techflash/2016/02/another-silicon-vally-tech-company-coming-to.html http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/techflash/2016/02/an... Unfortunately the Maricopa County sheriff is often in the headlines, but those of us who live here can speak to the diversity and inclusiveness. The business community strongly supports this, particularly through initiatives such as ONE Community: http://www.onecommunity.co/arizona/phoenix/news/openaz-unity-pledge-turns-three-one-community-offers-complimentary-listings-178 http://www.onecommunity.co/arizona/phoenix/news/openaz-unity...