Noise dispute between EDM club and senior high-rise in Tempe has ended. Here's what we know

Ed Masley, Arizona Republic
·2 min read

The yearlong dispute between a 20-story senior living high-rise building and the concert venue across the street in Tempe's thriving entertainment district has ended.

Arizona State University opened Mirabella, a residential community for ages 62 and older, while Shady Park Tempe, a popular EDM club, was temporarily closed during COVID-19 restrictions.

In May 2021, Shady Park's EDM concerts resumed, which led to many residents complaining and eventually a lawsuit filed by Mirabella and five residents alleging that the venue was violating Tempe’s noise ordinance.

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Both parties have reached an agreement in which Shady Park will implement enhanced sound-abatement measures that will preserve the ability to host concerts and reduce the noise impact on the surrounding community.

As a result, the parties will ask the Superior Court to dismiss the lawsuit between them.

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Tom Dorough, executive director of Mirabella at ASU, issued a statement calling it "a great result for the community and the City of Tempe."

Dorough also said, "We're thrilled to find a win-win resolution. Our goal was a solution that worked for both parties. This agreement will keep the music going for Shady Park's fans while letting surrounding residents get a good night's sleep."

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Shady Park Tempe 'committed to being good neighbors'

Shady Park owner Scott Price issued a statement, saying, "We've always been committed to being good neighbors. This resolution will allow us to once again host proper live music events while addressing our neighbors’ concerns. We're glad we were able to work with Mirabella to achieve this and look forward to welcoming everyone back to shows at Shady Park for years to come.”

The agreement ends any pending litigation and allows both parties to move forward. The settlement terms are confidential.

Shady Park will now work with the city to obtain the building permits needed to add the sound mitigation measures so concerts can return.

Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter @EdMasley.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Shady Park Tempe noise dispute with Mirabella at ASU has ended