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Council Expands Code to Increase Pedestrian-Oriented Development Near Transithttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/planning-and-development/2233Planning and Development2/7/2022 4:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2233/bikes.jpgCouncil Expands Code to Increase Pedestrian-Oriented Development Near Transit<div class="ExternalClass9C9FB2A73D174352A680A232C8400B1C"><html> <div class="ExternalClassFB4852607994409D810DE38C721C2834"> <p> The Phoenix City Council voted to expand the area of applicability for a current zoning code that encourages pedestrian-oriented development particularly around the use of high-capacity public transit. In 2015, the council adopted the Walkable Urban Code (WU Code), which provides a new option for development in proximity to light rail stations to encourage more people arriving by walking, biking, and using transit.  It also encourages a stronger mix of land uses, supportive of small and large businesses, more housing options, more community amenities, and enhanced tree and shade standards all within walking distance to the light rail stations.</p> <p>The WU Code originally applied to five Transit-Oriented Districts as shown in Map 1. This expansion adds six new planning areas defined geographically as transit-oriented communities in city adopted policy plans, the Federal Transit Administration's Transit Oriented Development (TOD) planning grant program or by their location in relation to light rail stations. These areas, represented in Map 2, are located on current and future transit corridors including 19North, South Central, Capitol and I-10 West Extensions, the area surrounding the 50th Street Station and the Northwest Extension Phase II areas.</p> <p>The Walkable Urban Code is a form-based code that allows for increased flexibility for all development types. This will create a great opportunity for more flexible infill development and adaptive reuse. Expanding the Walkable Urban Code throughout the City of Phoenix will enhance development flexibility for all Phoenix businesses and property owners.</p> <p>“This can be a great leap forward in terms of our planning policy as residents have asked the City to consider affordability, accessibility, and environmental healing and sustainability when it comes to new development," said Mayor Kate Gallego. “It allows us to really look at how streets work and use community-oriented tools to consider the character of a neighborhood."</p> <p>A form-based code of this nature considers the character of the neighborhood by incorporating the visual and functional performance of the streetscape from a human scale, addressing how elements contribute to it and how they detract from it. This is different from the normal zoning code that primarily uses density when considering land use.</p> <p>This is an ambitious rethinking of how the city builds residential housing and commercial businesses and has the potential to move us away from exclusionary practices to create sociable neighborhoods and provide diverse housing types.</p> <p>A potential benefit is it could result in more "missing-middle housing," a range of house-scale buildings with multiple units—compatible in scale and form with detached single-family homes—located in walkable neighborhoods. These could be side-by-side duplexes, stacked fourplexes, courtyard apartment or condo buildings, townhouses and more.</p> <p>The Walkable Urban Code provides a variety of options, known as “transects" to achieve more housing units in a walkable format consistent with community desires for growth and change.  WU Code also  provides additional incentives to locate more affordable housing options in these areas. Developers who opt into use of the WU Code are required to include pedestrian-friendly amenities in their design, such as enhanced building frontage treatments, increased trees and shade and contribute to a well-connected public-private open space network; all contributing to greater walkability. The WU Code is meant to encourage residents and visitors to walk, bike, and use public transit for their daily needs now and in the future.</p> <p>Council voted 7 to 2 in favor of the expansion. Phoenix Planning and Development staff held over 42 meetings over the past few years inclusive of  the city's 15 Village Planning Committees.</p> <p>The Walkable Urban Code has been an important tool in facilitating the revitalization of several catalyst projects in the city's TOD areas, such as the redevelopment of Park Central Mall, redevelopment of Choice Neighborhoods Affordable Housing Project, and a contributing factor in a variety of infrastructure improvements such as the Grand Canal Canalscape Improvement projects.</p> <h2>Map 1<br></h2> <p> <a href="https://phoenix.gov/pddsite/MediaAssets/map%201.png" target="_blank"><img src="/pddsite/MediaAssets/map%201.png" alt="Map 1" style="margin:5px;" /></a><br></p> <h2>Map 2<br></h2> <p>​​<a href="https://phoenix.gov/pddsite/MediaAssets/All_TOD_Areas_Sept2021Update.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="/pddsite/MediaAssets/All_TOD_Areas_Sept2021Update.jpg" alt="Map 2" style="margin:5px;width:450px;height:348px;" /></a>​</p> </div> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/pddNewsplanning-and-developmentPeople riding bikesPDDAngie Holdsworth602-329-5065​602-495-5622angie.holdsworth@phoenix.govhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/MediaContact/Attachments/65/Angie_Holdsworth.jpgPHXPlanandDev

 

 

City of Phoenix Holds Community Meeting For Future Fire Station 74https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/fire/2945Fire12/1/2023 8:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2945/Newsroom_FIre_Fix.jpgCity of Phoenix Holds Community Meeting For Future Fire Station 74<div class="ExternalClassF88F974BC06A457EBC50904AB6ED2ADD"><html> <p>​​On Thursday, November 30th the City of Phoenix held a community meeting at Pecos Community Center focused on the plans for future Phoenix Fire Station 74. This will be the fourth fire station addition to Ahwatukee. This will complete the firefighting force for the growing community and greatly reduce response times by crews.<br><br>Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, District 6 Phoenix City Councilman Kevin Robinson, and District 1 Phoenix City Councilwoman and Public Safety and Justice Chair Ann O'Brien were in attendance of the community meeting. Members of the Phoenix Fire Department's Executive Staff and the City of Phoenix's Parks and Recreation Department joined Pearlman Architects to discuss the future fire station. <br><br>The meeting focused on sharing conceptual <a href="https://perlman.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=/Graphics/2023%20Graphics%20Projects/323009%20-%20Phoenix%2074/Public%20Mtg%2011302023/Phx%2074%20Fly%20Around.mp4&referrer=StreamWebApp.Web&referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied.view" target="_blank">designs </a>from Pearlman Architects and the relocation of the Buresa Trailhead. Because the City of Phoenix already owns the land through the Parks and Recreation Department, the project will be fast tracked. But not to fear, the trailhead is not closing and not going far! The relocation of the Buresa Trailhead will be moved less than ¼ of a mile to the west.<br><br>Located on the northwest corner of 19th Avenue and Chandler Boulevard, this will allow for both the enjoyment of the beautiful Phoenix trail and the building of a new 13,250 square foot state of the art fire station. <br><br>Built with sustainability in mind, the future Phoenix Fire Station 74 has been designed per the City of Phoenix building design standards and current adopted building codes. It will incorporate environmental design principals similar to LEED to reduce energy consumption and water preservation.<br><br>The station will be single story and include three bays to house a fire engine and medical rescue. It will also include thirteen unisex dorms for firefighters to operate 24/7, 365 days a year. <br><br>When completed, the Ahwatukee community will have a total of four fire stations with four engine companies, one ladder company, three rescue companies. The city will hire and train 24 new Phoenix firefighters to provide staffing for three shifts and the necessary relief rate. The daily staffing will be six people total, including four on the engine and two on the rescue. <br><br></p> <p>Construction is set for early 2024 with the goal of completing the station by 2025 to begin operations. ​<br><br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/fireNews
A Festive Thank You from America’s Friendliest Airport; 12 Days of Gratitude Arrives December 4https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/aviation/2942Aviation11/27/2023 11:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2942/12 Days of Gratitude 2022.JPGA Festive Thank You from America’s Friendliest Airport; 12 Days of Gratitude Arrives December 4<div class="ExternalClass4DA15284B9434BE59CAE0E6D092C2E37"><html> <p> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">​​Throughout America's Friendliest Airport,® the signs of the holiday season are emerging as the festive decorations adorn the terminals. The spirit of the season is also in full swing as Airport staff is hard at work getting th</span> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">e airport ready for the second annual 12 Days of Gratitude customer appreciation event.</span> <br> </p> <p>12 Days of Gratitude will commence Dec. 4 and run through Dec. 15. During this time, a variety of activities will take place that will provide Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with the opportunity to show gratitude to customers while also giving travelers the opportunity to show their appreciation. <br></p> <p>Over the course of the 12 days, customers will find activities taking place both pre-and post-security in both terminals. Passengers will have the opportunity to win prizes, take their photos with the Airport's mascot Amelia the Airplane and Navigator Buddies, participate in art activities, write notes of gratitude, and even show off their airport trivia knowledge for prizes. <br></p> <p>Passengers should also keep an eye out for the PHX Polar Prize Patrol handing out PHX travel items and goodies to lucky passengers. Additionally, throughout the 12 days, airport staff and the PHX Navigators will be handing out chocolate coins and thank you cards to passengers.<br><br></p> <p style="text-align:center;"> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>12 Days of Gratitude schedule of events:</strong> </span> </p> <p style="text-align:left;"> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>All Day Events Being Held Daily</strong> </span> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li style="text-align:left;">Grab a USO Gratitude Card from any of our Information Counters and tell an active military servicemember thank you. </li> <li>Look for our Navigators in the purple jackets for a chocolate treat. </li> <li>PHX Polar Prize Patrol will be looking for passengers to surprise with giveaways.</li> </ul> <p> <strong style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Monday, December 4 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:00 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Tuesday, December 5 – Terminal 3 </strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>1:00 – 3:30 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Wednesday, December 6 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>3:00 – 5:00 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Thursday, December 7 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:00 – 11:00 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Join us for Traveling Tunes with the festive sounds of the Elle Sloan Experience near the Food Court on Level 3. </li> </ul> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane pre-security outside the Museum Gallery near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes outside the Museum Gallery near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Friday, December 8 – Terminal 3 </strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 – Both Terminals</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>All Day</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Grab a USO Gratitude Card from any of our Information Counters and tell an active military servicemember thank you. </li> <li>Look for our Navigators in the purple jackets for a chocolate treat. </li> <li>PHX Polar Prize Patrol will be looking for passengers to surprise with giveaways.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Monday, December 11 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Tuesday, December 12 – Terminal 3</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>3:00 – 5:00 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Wednesday, December 13 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Thursday, December 14 – Terminal 3 </strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> <li>11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Join us for Traveling Tunes with the festive sounds of the Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet pre-security on Level 3 in the arrivals lobby. </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Friday, December 15 – Terminal 3</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p>Travelers should use the hashtag #12DaysofGratitude and tag @PHXSkyHarbor as they participate in activities for the opportunity to win additional prizes. Be sure to check the Airport's social media channels for the latest #12DaysofGratitude news and highlights. Information is also available at <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/12daysofgratitude" target="_blank">https://www.skyharbor.com/12daysofgratitude</a>.</p> <p>​ <br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/aviationNews
2024 Arizona MLK Living the Dream Honorees Announcedhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/440Equal Opportunity11/23/2023 6:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/440/Newsroom_EOD_007.jpg2024 Arizona MLK Living the Dream Honorees Announced<div class="ExternalClassE508AC5A06144280B2D61BECDE1FD8EC"><html> <p>​<strong>Celebrate and Honor Community Champions</strong><br></p><p>Celebrate the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday at the 38<sup>th</sup> Annual Arizona MLK Awards Breakfast “I Still Believe in the Dream", on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom (33 S. 3<sup>rd</sup> St, Phoenix 85004). This annual event honors the winners of the Phoenix Human Relations Commission's Calvin C. Goode - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Lifetime Achievement Award" and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Living the Dream" Awards. </p><p>The 2024 Honorees are:</p><p><strong>Calvin C. Goode - MLK “Lifetime Achievement Award"​</strong><br></p><ul><li>Mr. Dennis Prince, Sr.           <br></li></ul><strong>MLK “Living the Dream" Award</strong><br><ul><li>Pastor Aubrey L. Barnwell</li><li>Mr. Kenny W. Harris</li><li>Mr. Jalen Herring</li><li>Mr. Essen Otu</li><li>Honorable Leah Landrum Taylor</li></ul><p></p><p>The program begins at 8:00 a.m., with registration/check-in beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ballroom doors opening at 7:30 a.m.</p><p>The 2024 Title Sponsor is Amazon, and the Presenting Sponsors are PetSmart and Verizon. The event is hosted by the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee, the City of Phoenix, and the Phoenix Human Relations Commission</p><p>Sponsorship and event ticket information is available at (602) 513-8311. For updates and information about the event, visit: <a target="_blank" href="https://arizonamlk.wixsite.com/azmlkorg">azmlk.org​</a>.  <br></p> <span id="ms-rterangepaste-end" aria-hidden="true"></span></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/eodNews

 

 

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2023 Electric Light Paradehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/AdBox/DispForm.aspx?ID=21https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/AdBox/Attachments/21/S378.jpg2023 Electric Light Parade<div class="ExternalClassC2FCBE6EAB57469CABC0E38E6BFB7DC4"><html> <p>​<span style="font-size:14.6667px;">On Sat, Dec. 2 celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the 2023 Electric Light Parade starting at 7 p.m.</span></p> </html></div>Newshttps://www.phoenix.gov/parks/elp11/9/2023 5:45:18 PM12/3/2023 5:45:18 PM

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