Good morning, Mesa.

A crew from Sundt Construction poured 11 concrete slabs on Thursday with donated labor + equipment at Eden Village, a donation-driven tiny-home community for people facing homelessness with disabilities.

Blanford Homes will begin framing later in August, and the project is set to open next February.

A team from The Beam at ASU examined Arizona's schools and found that while 80% of students graduate, only 30-40% meet standardized test proficiency—especially among low-income students.

Their findings raise concerns over how well our education system supports student learning.

A conservation group sued the Arizona Game and Fish Department over mountain lion hunting rules, seeking to suspend permits until the population recovers (data shows more than half of the animals killed are juveniles); officials have not commented.

Mesa is awarding youth ages 15 to 24 up to $5,000 through the Youth Climate Action Fund to support local climate conservation projects; applications are accepted online until mid-September and the program offers hands-on experience in budgeting and planning under lead Kathrine Blomquist.

City Council will consider a temporary tax break for the Ovio project with 191 residential units on Monday, Aug.

17 in Mesa’s Asian District. The agreement requires Pride Ventures to meet obligations such as in-lieu school tax payments + public improvements.

City officials said Mesa is well-prepared for deep cuts to Colorado River water starting in 2027 thanks to decades of conservation investments and infrastructure upgrades (including the new Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline).

The Water Shortage Management Plan currently employs voluntary water-saving measures to secure a reliable supply for residents.

Brookdale East Arbor in Mesa (6060 E.

Arbor Ave.) celebrated its designation as a Heart Health Specialized Assisted Living Community on Aug. 5 with a ribbon cutting, open house, and fundraiser for the American Heart Association; it now provides extra training for staff and condition handbooks for residents.

The Arizona Division of Problem Gambling reports that while 84% of residents placed bets last year, 20% now show signs of problem gambling.

The agency plans to use secure funds (including a $300,000 lottery allocation) to expand treatment and outreach services.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

6-9 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Tickets start at $83 — Experience a stunning tribute to Pink Floyd with note-perfect performances and vibrant visuals.