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The southernmost portion of the U.S., communities connected by Interstate 10, offers a compelling window on what lies ahead for the nation. Here, more than any other cross-section of the country, a new and critical portrait of the future can be seen. On the front lines of social, economic and climate change, this region contains the three most populous states: California, Texas and Florida. These states contain several of the largest and most rapidly growing metro areas, the world's energy capital, critical American international ports, extreme weather, water and energy-related challenges, considerable health and education disparities, and rapidly shifting diversity and demographic change.

In support of ASU’s New American University, Ten Across leverages this region as the nation’s leading indicator — a living laboratory that reveals the interconnected challenges shaping America’s future. By generating and sharing revelatory insight, fostering collaborative problem-solving and empowering the next generation of leaders, Ten Across enables transformative action to advance a more resilient, sustainable and prosperous future for all.