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Successes of City of Phoenix Community Safety Plans https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-manager/2720City Manager4/12/2023 7:45:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2720/CSP Newsroom.pngSuccesses of City of Phoenix Community Safety Plans <div class="ExternalClass4C5D21A28D494E029D156028E33A3CC5"><html> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">The City of Phoenix is making significant progress on the implementation of its Community Safety Plans (CSP), one year after receiving City Council approval for two pilot programs. The multi-department, collaborative effort aims to improve the safety and quality of life in selected areas along the I-17 corridor and along Hatcher Road in west Sunnyslope. The second phase, which began in March 2023, includes focus areas along 19th Avenue along I-17 was approved as part of the 2022-23 Fiscal year budget. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span> <br> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The Neighborhood Services, Police, Street Transportation, and Parks and Recreation Departments, along with the Office of Homeless Solutions, Public Health Advisor, and Prosecutor’s Office, are working together, utilizing strategic resources, technology and input from community partners to proactively address community issues and concerns. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">“The residents who live in these communities have been essential partners in implementing our Community Safety Plans,” said Nickolas Valenzuela, Special Projects Administrator managing the programs. “We heard their concerns. They want to take back their community and have pride in the neighborhoods where they live and are raising their families. We are listening to them every step of the way to identify problem areas and make sure what we are implementing addresses their concerns to give them real results.”</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Each focus area has a dedicated Community Committee made up of local stakeholders who provide staff with ongoing feedback on the implementation of the CSPs. Through their valuable input, staff adjusted the original CSP strategies to better align with the concerns and needs of the communities and implement the most appropriate strategies. These strategies are: </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Safety of Public Spaces</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Access to Services</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Education and Prevention</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Crime Detection and Response</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">The major accomplishments within each strategy area in the first year of the pilot programs are outlined below:</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span> </div> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <div style="text-decoration:underline;"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong style="">Safety of Public Spaces</strong> </span></div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">This strategy builds and maintains relationships with residents, businesses and stakeholders to improve the safety around buildings and public spaces. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Neighborhood Services Department: </strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Two new positions added:</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">A dedicated Neighborhood Specialist and a dedicated Neighborhood Inspector for both CSP areas. These staff members are working with the community and other City departments to identify a list of top priorities within each area for code compliance concerns such as graffiti, overgrown vegetation, inoperable vehicles and other common blight violations.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li></ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"></span>Five community cleanups conducted from Indian School to Northern between fall 2022 and spring 2023 removing trash, litter and debris with the help of volunteers and staff.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">23 alley segments funded in the area through the Gated Alley Program, with 16 more identified as eligible for future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> <strong>Street Transportation Department:</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>27</strong> </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <span data-fontsize="11"> <strong>th</strong> </span> </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong> Avenue CSP: </strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">Additional lighting installed in the I-17 underpasses from Peoria Ave. to Bell Rd.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">Upgraded existing streetlight wattage in specific areas along 27<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"><span data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> Ave. identified in coordination with Police.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">Four new streetlights will be installed by fall 2023.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <strong>Hatcher Road CSP</strong> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span> </li> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">Weekly street cleanings conducted around Hatcher Road and 10<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"><span data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> Avenue, with support from the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) to provide outreach services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the area. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1440,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> <strong>Parks and Recreation Department: </strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"></span> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Piloting additional security services between 8p.m. and 10 a.m. at three parks in the CSPs: </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span> </li> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">Cortez Park, Cielito Park and Washington Park.</li> </ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">Security contractor works with OHS to conduct outreach within the parks. <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div style="text-decoration:underline;"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Access to Services</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style=""> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">This strategy focuses on the increased coordination of outreach services to residents experiencing homelessness, mental and behavioral health issues and/or those victimized by human trafficking. The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) is leading the ongoing coordination of outreach services within the CSP focus areas.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Office of Homeless Solutions:</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">New Homeless Liaison positions added.</span> </li> <ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">​These staff members are working with the community and neighborhoods to provide resources, information and outreach to connect individuals with available services and/or shelter. The Liaisons also coordinate outreach events in specific areas of the CSPs as identified through the Community Committees.</li></ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">Adding 270 new indoor shelter beds with support services to the CSP area through partnerships: <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">​The Haven is a new Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) shelter for seniors 55+. The City of Phoenix invested $4 million to fund the rehabilitation of an old hotel to convert it to a 170- unit shelter for seniors.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">The North Mountain Healing Center is new a Community Bridges Inc., shelter. The City invested $4 million to fund the rehabilitation of a commercial building to convert it to a 100-unit shelter.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> <li> <span style="color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;background-color:window;">​​</span> <span style="color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;background-color:window;">Improving referrals to health and social services through </span> <a href="/phxcares" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="font-size:10pt;background-color:window;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">PHX C.A.R.E.S.</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;background-color:window;">, the Community Assistance Program, the Office of Public Health and the City’s behavioral health partnership with Mercy Care. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;background-color:window;"> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div style="text-decoration:underline;"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong style="">Education and Prevention</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style=""> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">This strategy focuses on proactively addressing community concerns by providing the community with information on resources and services and actively working with the community to identify solutions and inform the service approach. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Police Department:</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">25+ Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) audits conducted to assist area property owners.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">300+ Authority to Arrest properties established or maintained.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Prosecutor’s Office:</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Six new positions added:</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">Four Community Prosecutors<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"></span>Two Community Justice Specialists<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"></span>One Legal Assistant<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> <li> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Three existing attorneys reassigned to support the work in the CSP areas.</span> </li> <li> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"></span>25+ community meetings, engagements or trainings on criminal justice processes, programs and resources including crime prevention, trespassing, Authority to Arrest and human trafficking.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Neighborhood Services Department:</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Participated in numerous strategic meetings with businesses and neighborhoods to discuss safety and crime prevention and educating them on how to become involved in reducing blight, graffiti and other concerns. </span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">One business alliance reestablished and provided resources for the potential creation of future business alliances.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Crime Detection and Response</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">This strategy focuses on reducing violent crime and quality of life offenses through the Phoenix Police Department’s use of Real Time Operations Centers (ROTC) in conjunction with field operations and criminal investigations. Gunshot detection, license plate readers and fixed-point cameras will relay real-time information into the RTOCs. Phoenix Police is actively engaged in establishing the RTOCs in the Cactus Park and Desert Horizon Precincts, once fully operational the ROTCs will provide 20 hours of coverage per day.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Police Department:</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">10 Police Assistant positions added and trained.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">One lead IT Specialist added for the implementation and monitoring of the technology solutions feeding into the RTOCs.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">200+ Bike Patrol man hours. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">40 collaborations with the Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> 92 of 228 gunshot detectors received and installed in CSP areas.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span>10 of 45 license plate readers installed in strategic locations on 27<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"><span data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> Ave. and Hatcher.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem">75 fixed-point cameras, delivery expected May 2023.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></li> </ul> <div> <div> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The City is partnering with Arizona State University (ASU) to conduct pre-and post-intervention studies of the CSP areas, to determine the success of the initiative measured by metrics established by ASU through feedback from the City and Community Committees. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The Community Safety Plans encompass areas across four Phoenix City Council Districts: District 1, District 3, District 4 and District 5. The support from the City Council members has been instrumental in the implementation of the plans as they have provided an environment for staff to work outside of traditional silos to collaboratively address the issues at a comprehensive level.  </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Councilwoman Ann O’Brien, District 1, Chair of the Public Safety & Justice Subcommittee:</strong> </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">“These Crime Safety Plans are really the result of the community calling for help. They are community driven through residents serving on the committees representing the various regions within the plan. A wholistic approach to community safety includes an active and engaged community, which these pilot programs do. Coupling in the latest technology, like license plate readers and gunshot detectors, we’re one step closer to returning to safe neighborhoods and a high quality of living.”</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Councilwoman Betty Guardado, District 5, Chair of the Community & Cultural Investment Subcommittee:</strong> </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">“To create thriving neighborhoods, we need to take holistic approaches focused on overall quality of life for our residents. In District 5, we have created two community safety plans that look at economic opportunity, neighborhood activation, public health, and so much more. We are lucky to have the support of our first responders, neighborhood services, homeless solutions, and most importantly the community.”</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Councilwoman Debra Stark, District 3:</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">“I am very excited about Hatcher Road being a part of the Phoenix Community Safety Plans. The businesses along Hatcher Road created a business alliance several years ago and are ready to assist the City in any way to see the program become a success.” </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <strong>Councilwoman Laura Pastor, District 4:</strong> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">"I fully support the work of these City departments coming together to address issues highlighted by concerned community members. I am looking forward to real action being done to address these issues."</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Learn more about the </span> <a href="/citymanager/communitysafetyplans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Community Safety Plans</span></span></a></div></div></div><br> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/citymanagerNewscity-managerCollage of 4 images. A gated alley segment, police officers on bicycles, two homeless liasons conducting engagement and a group of volunteers participating in a community cleanup and City Manager@phxcitymanager @phxneighborhood @phoenixpoliceCommunity Safety Plans, safety, services, homelessness, neighborhood, outreach, policeKristin Couturier602-568-8126602-534-5627kristin.couturier@phoenix.govPHXCityManager

 

 

Phoenix Police Unveils Newly Renovated Victim Centerhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3076Police4/15/2024 7:30:00 PMhttps://youtu.be/nXBTOnrKQ2M?si=hNHOrmMnSYZUa-hIPhoenix Police Unveils Newly Renovated Victim Center<div class="ExternalClass998DE69D666F4803AC00AD9A9E79D05F"><html> <p>​After nearly four years, the newly renovated Victim Center was unveiled Thursday at the Phoenix Family Advocacy Center.<br></p> <p>The Victim Center is the home base of the Phoenix Police Department's Family Investigations Bureau where detectives, nurses and victim advocates investigate sexual and domestic violence cases as well as interview victims, some of whom may be reporting crimes for the first time. The center first opened in 1999 and last renovations happened more than 10 years ago.</p> <p>In collaboration with the Phoenix Police Foundation, the City of Phoenix was able to fund a significant renovation of the center through a public-private partnership.</p> <p>The new center now has private waiting rooms that can accommodate families and children, warmer interview rooms and enhanced privacy measures.</p> <p>"Anyone that comes through these doors is having a really terrible day," said Phoenix Police Commander Sara Garza, “so whatever we can do here to make sure that we're doing everything that we can to make it less terrible is our goal."</p> <p>In 2023, Phoenix PD received just under 34,000 calls for service involving domestic violence and investigated just over 800 sexual assault cases. For those victims, having a warm, comfortable and safe environment is crucial.</p> <p>"These victims had a very tiny waiting room, so they had no privacy," Garza said. “So, if you were reporting something and we had another victim waiting for, let's say, a nurse's exam or a detective interview, they might be sitting together, and victims always value privacy, especially during these sensitive investigations."</p> <p>“It's crucial for a victim to come into a space that is comfortable and a safe place," said Debbie Valenzuela, a victim advocate with the City of Phoenix Victim Services. “It's not just a big deal for us as advocates and detectives, but also the nurses. But it's big on the victims knowing that they are here in a nice, comfortable place, will welcome them when working with victims of sexual and domestic violence."</p> <p>The new design will provide a comfortable setting that respects the privacy and needs of victims during their most challenging times.</p> <p>"This is going to make an environment for somebody that's really having a horrible day into something that is a little bit more pleasant, allows the detectives to do their jobs, allows people to report their crimes and feel more comfortable doing so," said President of the Phoenix Police Foundation Tim Thomas.</p> <p>"I hope that all victims that come through the center leave with their dignity and their respect intact," said Garza, “that they have trust in the police and our victim advocates and the whole system, that we will give it the best chance towards justice for them and they leave as a whole person."<br></p> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/policeVideo
Final Four Success: Phoenix Achieves Another Zero Waste Eventhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/3075Public Works (Trash and Recycling)4/15/2024 5:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3075/Newsroom photo Final Four.jpgFinal Four Success: Phoenix Achieves Another Zero Waste Event<div class="ExternalClass0211F42A9DE049A0A0FCACBF5FB26C08"><html>​<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">​The final numbers are in and Phoenix once again reached its goal of </span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">making Final Four Fan Fest a Zero Waste Event. During the four days of downtown events, 94.2% of all waste collected by the Public Works Department was diverted away from the landfill. A Zero Waste event is defined as one with at least 90% waste diversion.<br></span><br style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Public Works collected, sorted, and weighed a total of 54.48 tons of waste from Fan Fest events. Of that, 51.32 tons was comprised of food waste (and other compostable items) and recyclable materials (such as paper, cardboard, and plastic water bottles). Food waste and compostable items were sent to the 27</span><span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span style="" data-fontsize="12">th</span></span><span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> Avenue Compost Facility.  Recyclable items were sent to the North Gateway Transfer Station’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where they will be further sorted, baled, and shipped off to remanufacturers.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Only 5.8% of the waste from downtown Final Four events ended up in the landfill.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Achieving this Zero Waste event was a process that started long before the Final Four came to town,” said Lorizelda Stoeller, Deputy Public Works Director. “There’s so much planning that goes into bin placement, collection schedules, and educating visitors about which items should go in which bin.”</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">About 60 Public Works employees were working shifts throughout the Final Four events. Even after the National Championship was over, crews continued sorting through waste at the Transfer Station, gathering recyclable items that were placed in garbage bins. Together, those crews walked more than 640,000 steps – more than 320 miles!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">During the events, residential collection and bulk trash pick-ups throughout Phoenix</span><span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span><span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">also c</span></span><span style="font-size:16px;background-color:window;color:windowtext;">ontinued as regularly scheduled without interruption.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“I am proud that major Zero Waste events are the standard for Phoenix," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. "In 2023, we hosted the greenest Super Bowl Experience on record, so it was only natural for us to follow-up with a Zero Waste Final Four Fan Fest this year. We appreciate visitors' efforts to recycle right and congratulate our Public Works staff on both this amazing accomplishment and continued dedication to putting on sustainable events in Phoenix!"</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><div style="font-size:13.3333px;"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:16px;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>During downtown events surrounding Super Bowl LVII, Public Works collected 101 tons of material, <a target="_blank" href="/newsroom/public-works/2666">92.6% of which was diverted from the landfill​</a>.</span><span style="font-size:16px;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:20.5042px;font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" class="EOP SCXW16245691 BCX0"> ​</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:20.5042px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" class="EOP SCXW16245691 BCX0"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></span></div><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span></span></div></html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksNews
Phoenix Scores $1.2 Million Transit Oriented Development Light Rail Grant https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-transit/3074Public Transit4/12/2024 9:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3074/Public_Transit_Newsroom_49.jpgPhoenix Scores $1.2 Million Transit Oriented Development Light Rail Grant <div class="ExternalClass8462171C179549C9BFD524A1AFFD2C54"><html> <p>The City of Phoenix received a $1.2 million <a href="https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/grant-programs/fiscal-year-2023-transit-oriented-development-tod-planning-projects" target="_blank">TOD (Transit Oriented Development) grant</a> from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to help with efforts to improve access to public transit and create a transit-oriented walkable, livable and sustainable community.<br></p> <p>These types of grants help organizations, like the City of Phoenix, plan with the community around major transportation projects to improve access to public transit and affordable housing. <br></p> <p>Accessible public transit is critical to the economic health and growth of our City’s communities. After the completion of the <a href="https://www.valleymetro.org/project/south-central-extension-downtown-hub" target="_blank">South Central Downtown Hub</a> light rail extension, scheduled for 2025, the existing light rail line - the Phoenix Light Rail Main Line -  will become a multi-line system with the downtown Phoenix area serving as the center for system transfers. The FTA awards this TOD grant for Phoenix’s Light Rail Main Line that includes the <a href="/pdd/reinvent-phx" target="_blank">Reinvent PHX</a>, <a href="/pdd/tod/19north" target="_blank">19North</a>, downtown Phoenix and the 50th Street station areas.<br></p> <p>Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Councilmembers expressed their support for the award: ​<br></p> <p>“Transit oriented development has been an inextricable part of our mission to build a Phoenix that works for everyone. This new grant will help us build a more dynamic city that seamlessly connects residents to work, the grocery store, to school or their doctor’s office—all without having to rely on a car. Together, we will continue working towards a more equitable city that prioritizes mixed-use projects,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. </p> <p>“This grant signifies continued progress for the City of Phoenix and for our residents,” said Phoenix Vice Mayor and Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee Chair Debra Stark. “Having access to a reliable and efficient transportation system helps strengthen our economy and revitalize our communities. This is a win-win not just for public transit accessibility but for all our community.”</p> <p> “We are excited to receive the Transit Oriented Development grant from the FTA,” said Councilwoman Ann O’Brien. “These funds are important to the City’s continued effort to create transit-oriented communities. FTA funds are currently helping build the Metro Transit Oriented District, which is part of the Northwest Extension Phase II project.” </p> <p> “The City of Phoenix has achieved a great milestone in receiving this FTA grant. This will help us reach our goals to support our communities and create access to affordable housing and mixed-use development opportunities,” said Councilwoman Laura Pastor. </p> <p> “With the newly awarded TOD grant, the City of Phoenix can continue its efforts to create strategies around transit oriented development and equitable communities – congratulations to all our teams for securing these funds,” said Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington.“ </p> <p>This marks the 5th Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant awarded to Phoenix under the <a href="https://www.transit.dot.gov/TODPilot" target="_blank">Transit Oriented Development Planning program</a>. <br></p> <p>The TOD funds will be utilized with the following primary goals in mind:<br></p> <p>• Evaluate current and projected growth and development.</p> <p>• Assess affordable housing and development opportunities with emphasis on city-owned, vacant and large development sites.</p> <p>• Make recommendations to streamline permitting for rental housing and other community visions.</p> <p>• Educate and engage community stakeholders on the various transit-oriented development growth opportunities.<br></p> <p>Phoenix is one of 20 cities to receive a portion of the <a href="https://www.transit.dot.gov/TOD" target="_blank">$17.6 million awarded​</a> in 16 states.<br><br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/publictransitNews

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