The City of Mesa is looking at ways to improve its convention center and amphitheater to drive economic activity downtown.
The upgrades may provide the City with the ability to bring in more events with a higher quality, according to consultants. Conventions, Sports & Leisure International provided a 190-page report listing recommended improvements to meet Mesa’s needs.
CSL’s report analyzed various venues in the Valley and interviewed event workers to determine an optimal direction for the amphitheater. Many interviewees described Mesa’s amphitheater as dated. Many also brought up the concern of restrictions caused by the adjoining hotel and ballroom…