Entrepreneurship Initiative at Westward Ho (DIY Bench)

The goal is to develop a long term collaborative partnership that benefits the four main stakeholders: Arizona State University, The City of Phoenix, Westward Ho residents, and Westward Ho ownership. Arizona State University gains unique access to a research and learning environment for faculty and students of a variety of health disciplines. The City of Phoenix receives stability and safety to the neighborhood and protects the city's investment in the Westward Ho. The residents gain needed services through participation in ASU programs and initiatives. They acquire new life skills that contribute to their independence, thereby reducing the demand for costly emergency services and adding to their quality of life. The owners gain a more stable resident population and ASU's investment allows them to continue to upgrade the property, benefitting the city, the residents, and ASU.