Arizona State University has an ambitious growth goal to better serve the needs of its community. The University has a plan for 4 separate, yet inter-related campuses: Tempe, Glendale, Mesa and Phoenix. The Tempe Campus will become the main research campus, the East Campus a polytechnic campus, the West Campus a liberal arts campus, and the Downtown Campus a location for ASU’s professional schools. The campus plans provide a roadmap for this growth and are influenced by the unique climate and culture of the region.