Entertainment corridors ignite strong economic growth and development

A rendering of the upcoming Great Wolf Lodge in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. It will become part of the Talking Stick Entertainment District. / AZBigMedia

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Arizona is frequently known as a popular state to visit because of its great weather and outdoor adventures. What people might not know is that a major contributor to the strong economy in Arizona that comes from the tourism industry is due to entertainment corridors all over the state.

Entertainment corridors are walkable areas that often include hotels, restaurants, retail and other activities. According to Brett Hopper, vice president of real estate development of The Opus Group, an entertainment district needs to have three qualities in order to achieve success. To start, the area must be destination-oriented and pedestrian-focused.

“As opposed to an isolated retail location where you go for one particular purpose and you leave,” Hopper said. “Entertainment corridors are go and stay locations and then people can walk around within this district to enjoy all of the activities that are there.”

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