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Hot takes in the desert. Phoenix debaters don't just survive the heat. They bring it. Growing fast with Arizona's tech and university crowd.
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Environment
Protecting aquifers could secure water for future generations. Opponents warn it would choke housing supply and push prices higher.
Public health
Shade could save lives in extreme heat and make walking possible. Critics question the cost and whether mandates are the right tool.
Environment
Paying to fallow land could stretch a shrinking supply. The other side defends farming communities and the food they grow.
Technology
Heavy users could fund the infrastructure they strain. Opponents say higher costs would drive away investment and jobs.
Transit
Rail could shape growth around transit instead of sprawl. Critics note that the region was built for cars and most residents drive.
Organized by John Connor
