It was once a place where people cleared out after work, where most restaurants closed by 3 p.m., where only the occasional sports game or First Fridays art walk drew a younger crowd.

Now Arizona State University students live and learn on the Downtown Phoenix campus, bringing an energy and presence that have helped inject new life into the area.

• Read more about Downtown Phoenix campus turns 15

• Read more about Michael Crow honors recipients of 2020 President’s Awards and SUN Awards

• Read more about Generosity to ASU climbs to new heights in 2019

University-wide event to spotlight remarkable work being done in all corners of ASU, help build a shared sense of community

The rankings proclaim it. The double-decker bus wraps brag about it. And now the Arizona State University community is coming together to celebrate it: Innovation Day on Friday, Nov. 16, is a university-wide celebration of the efforts of faculty, staff and students to try new things and take on grand challenges.

• Read more about ASU to celebrate first Innovation Day

• Read more about 6th annual Sun Devil Giving Day on tap for ASU

• Read more about ASU's year in review 2017