Arcosanti

Founded in 1970, Arcosanti is a project of The Cosanti Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire a reimagined form of urbanism that creates resilient and equitable communities sustainably integrated with the natural world.

At Arcosanti, this mission is pursued through the experimentation and application of the principles of arcology—a word combining architecture and ecology that offers an alternative to urban sprawl.

Located in the heart of central Arizona, Arcosanti is within an hour’s drive of Phoenix, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Sedona, making it an easy day trip or a convenient stop along a road trip through the region. Visitors can explore the site nearly year-round while enjoying guided tours, hiking trails, and a café serving breakfast and lunch on most days of the week.