Arizona Forward

Civic and Social OrganizationsArizona, United States11-50 Employees

Arizona Forward is a civic and social organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1969. It acts as a convener for leaders across government, business, city planning, and economic development to advance sustainability and quality-of-life projects within the state. By coordinating diverse stakeholders, it seeks to translate strategic ideas into tangible initiatives that affect communities and the economy.

The organization has contributed to notable initiatives, including the Rio Salado Development District around Tempe Town Lake and the revitalization efforts now labeled Rio Reimagined, along with transit-oriented improvements such as light rail and canal transformations into social and recreational hubs. It pursues partnerships with Arizona business leaders and policymakers to steer growth in a way that balances economic activity with environmental considerations, and in March 2026 it earned the Crescordia award for Community Resilience at its Environmental Excellence Awards.

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