ASU vs. Historic Phoenix Home

Arizona State University is moving forward with eminent domain to seize a 1902 historic home in downtown Phoenix, owned by 89-year-old Robert Young, to build a new medical and engineering school — despite his refusal of $815,000 offers and his emotional ties to the property, where he even got married on the front steps. Preservationists, including “Arizona’s Hip Historian” Marshall Shore, argue that protecting architectural heritage is a public good, and a petition with thousands of signatures shows strong community support. While ASU claims the project is essential for public use, the legal battle continues with a court date set for June 19, spotlighting the ongoing tension between progress and preserving history. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/723b5f07ac927025