AzTa/ADOT 2012 Transit Conference
April 24, 2012
2012
Transit-Oriented Development Initiatives
Transit District Planning Program
2010
Forces Driving TOD
Efficiency
• Infrastructure
• Public Services
Changing Real Estate Market
• Demographic shifts
2012
“Reinvent Phoenix”
Selected for Full Funding
City of Phoenix receives 4th Largest Award in Nation
Primary Project Objectives
• Create an attractive investment environment for TOD near
Metro Light Rail.
•Maximize community benefits from TOD investment.
Planning Process
Step I:
Step II:
Step III:
Planning
Design
Implementation
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Buildings
Open Spaces
Streets
Canals
Stormwater
Management
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Rezoning
Tax Abatement
Marketing
Improvement
Districts
• Predevelopment
Assistance
• Grant Writing
Objective:
Objective:
Objective:
Identify & Prioritize
Optimal Investments
Create Public Realm
Investment Concepts
Regulate, Incentivize &
Pursue Investment
2012
Project Milestones
2012
Formalize Project Team
Area Research
Community Visioning
2013
Adopt Gateway and Eastlake Plans
Hold Pre-Development Assistance
Grant Competition
2014
Adopt Midtown, Uptown, and
Solano Plans
Initiate Rezoning and other
Implementation Actions
US Department of Housing & Urban Development
Community Challenge Planning Grant
Project Team
Planning and Development
Public Transit
Community and Economic Development
Parks and Recreation
Water Services
Street Transportation
Neighborhood Services
Housing
+ Community Partners
Community Partners
Next Steps
May: Execute Contracts with Community Partners
June: Public Kick-Off and Website
July: Consultant RFP