ASU Breaks Ground on New Downtown Phoenix Health Campus

The 175,000-square-foot facility will house the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:55pm

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray photograph revealing the intricate internal structure of a modern medical facility, with glowing lines and shapes representing the complex network of technology, equipment, and infrastructure that will support the new ASU Health campus.An X-ray vision of the cutting-edge medical technology and infrastructure that will power the new ASU Health campus in downtown Phoenix.Phoenix Today

Arizona State University has broken ground on a new 175,000-square-foot health campus in downtown Phoenix. The multidisciplinary medical school will combine medicine, engineering, technology, and the humanities to train the next generation of healthcare leaders, allowing students to earn both an engineering degree and a medical degree simultaneously.

Why it matters

The new ASU health campus is seen as a 'transformative investment' for Phoenix, with the city contributing $50 million to the project. The facility is expected to generate a $19 billion economic impact and bring important healthcare breakthroughs to the community, including efforts to address cancer among firefighters and improve women's health.

The details

The new ASU health campus will be located on a vacant lot near 5th and Fillmore streets in downtown Phoenix. It will house the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, allowing students to earn dual degrees in engineering and medicine. The project is part of an agreement between ASU and the city of Phoenix that includes addressing specific community health needs.

  • Crews broke ground on the new facility on April 9, 2026.
  • The ASU Health headquarters is expected to open in fall 2028.

The players

Arizona State University

A public research university and one of the largest universities in the United States, known for its innovative academic programs.

Kate Gallego

The mayor of Phoenix, who called the ASU health campus project a 'transformative investment' for the city.

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What they’re saying

“We're hoping that we'll invent some medical devices for the future that will keep us all healthy.”

— Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix

“The city is making a $50 million investment because we think this is where the future is going and because we want to improve healthcare.”

— Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix

What’s next

The new ASU Health headquarters is expected to open in fall 2028, marking the completion of the $19 billion project that aims to bring healthcare breakthroughs and economic growth to the Phoenix community.

The takeaway

The groundbreaking of the new ASU health campus in downtown Phoenix represents a significant investment in the city's future, combining cutting-edge medical education, engineering, and technology to address pressing community health needs and drive economic development.