Cactus League impact; designing housing in Arizona for extreme heat and more
Sept. 28
More from this showOn this episode of “Arizona Horizon,” Bridget Binsbacher, Executive Director at the Cactus League, discussed the impact of the 2026 Cactus League and how it affected Arizona’s local economy. A study showed the 2026 season generated $806.9 million in total economic activity.
We also heard from Liam Julian, Chief of Programs and Public Policy at the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, who discussed a study that found students are afraid to share their political opinions in class. The study found 58% of high school graduates said they had held back from sharing their opinions in class.
Finally, Mike Davis, Founder of DAVIS®, joined us to discuss whether the buildings we design today could truly be prepared for a hotter Arizona as the climate changes. Architecture experts say Arizona housing needs to be designed for Phoenix’s future as extreme summer heat continues.
