A Tempe cooling center closed Saturday to make way for a resource hub designed to provide residents with economic, educational and health assistance.

The EnVision Center opened temporarily in June to expand the city’s heat relief efforts. Located in a city building, it was the ninth cooling center in Tempe and served nearly 6,400 people over the summer, according to a city release.

Tempe is part of the region’s Heat Relief Network, and all of the cooling and respite centers close Sept. 30, officials said.

“During this record-breaking heat season, our cooling centers played a vital role for people who needed to cool down, hydrate and talk with staff about any resources they might need,” Mayor Corey Woods said.

“Now, we’re excited to fully bring the EnVision Center to life with programming that helps individuals, youth, families and older adults thrive.”

The EnVision Center, 1310 E. Apache Blvd., is expected to open in early 2024 through the city’s Community Health and Human Services and Office of Sustainability and Resilience.

City officials said the center will offer programs and services guided by community input at outreach events and in public surveys.

As an example, “residents at one neighborhood event identified needs as varied as career counseling, voter registration information, art programs for all ages, volunteer programs and shade protection for neighbors who walk,” the city release stated.

Learn more about the center at tempe.gov/EnVisionTempe.