As SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center marks its 20th anniversary, the transformation of Scottsdale’s McDowell Road Corridor stands as one of the clearest and most compelling examples of its long-term impact — turning a once-declining stretch of underutilized land into a vibrant center for innovation, housing and economic growth.
At the center of that transformation is SkySong, which has evolved into a major economic engine generating an estimated $1.3 billion in annual economic output, supporting thousands of high-quality jobs and helping launch more than 250 startups that have collectively attracted roughly $1.5 billion in venture capital.