Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory

An extension of the Herbeger Institute for Design and the Arts, the Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory (PURL) is situated on the two top floors of the historic Security Building. PURL is a research center focused on seeking solutions to the most pressing design problems facing cities today and the enhancement of the civic realm. Complete with studio space, meeting rooms, offices and a large scale-model of downtown Phoenix, PURL is a think tank where decision makers, city leaders, community groups, visiting experts and students can engage in productive dialogue about the future of the city and region.