| Entertainment District Proposal | https://www.investinphoenix.com/development-opportunities/entertainment-district-proposal | Entertainment District Proposal | <div class="ExternalClassADDDBCC835794C3C92B2693E5CF6D2C2"><div><h1>Help Shape Phoenix’s New Entertainment Hub<br></h1><p>The City of Phoenix is proposing the formation of an entertainment district around our convention center to enhance the visitor experience and boost economic activity downtown. We want to hear your thoughts! What kinds of amenities or experiences would you like to see in a downtown entertainment district? How do you think this might impact our community? Your input is crucial as we evaluate this concept. Learn more about the proposal and share your feedback, concerns, or creative ideas to help shape the future of our downtown. We will be scheduling community meetings to further discuss this proposal. The dates and times for these meetings will be announced in the near future.<br></p><p><br></p><p></p><h3>Scope of Work: <br></h3><ul><li>Public engagement<br></li><ul><li>Viability Study</li><li>Location / Boundary Exploration</li><li>Market and Feasibility Analysis</li><li>Financial Feasibility Study</li></ul><li>Implementation Plan<br></li><ul><li>Opportunities and Challenges</li><li>Code/Ordinance Updates</li><li>District Map</li><li>Future Growth Opportunities</li></ul></ul><h3>Process Overview: <br></h3><ul><li>Analyze – <br></li><ul><li>Data collection</li><li>Site visit</li></ul><li>Outreach – <br></li><ul><li>Stakeholder interviews (ongoing)</li><li>Community focus groups (Oct – Dec)</li></ul><li>Recommend – <br></li><ul><li>District concept creation</li><li>Recommendations<br></li></ul></ul><div><p>
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<em>(last updated September 2024)</em></span><br></p></div></div></div> | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B5DynamicPage | | | https://www.investinphoenix.com/images/PCC-EntDis-Banner.png | https://www.investinphoenix.com/images/2014-Downtown-PhxConventionCenter-2.jpg | None | Phoenix is exploring the creation of a vibrant entertainment district surrounding our convention center to enhance the visitor experience and boost economic activity. The district would feature new hotels, restaurants, retail, and nightlife within walking distance of the Phoenix Convention Center. We're seeking community input on this exciting opportunity to create a thriving downtown destination for visitors and residents alike. | Show & Leftnav | Entertainment District Proposal | | No |
| Phoenix Bioscience Core Master Plan Update | https://www.investinphoenix.com/development-opportunities/pbc-master-plan | Phoenix Bioscience Core Master Plan Update | <div class="ExternalClassE3B41E36789B48E49D0E70E010BB9589"><h1>Phoenix Bioscience Core Master Plan<br></h1><p>As both a place and a concept, the PBC is located in the core of Downtown Phoenix, and also the ‘connective tissue’ that extends to research, clinical partners, innovation hubs, and tech transfer outside of downtown. The masterplan supports PBC’s vision to create an ever-evolving campus and sense of ‘place’ for the biotech ecosystem including research, business expansion, and acceleration.<br></p><p>We’re inviting the public to share their vision for how the PBC can further support Phoenix’s evolving educational, healthcare, and economic needs. Your ideas will help guide campus design, public spaces, transportation links, and community amenities. Learn more about the next master plan and advance biomedical sciences while creating a vibrant, accessible space for everyone.<br></p><div>
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</div><h3>A Timeline of Workflow Process:<br></h3><ul><li>
<strong>Phase 1: Understand (Current Phase)</strong></li><ul><li>Understanding the PBC today and what drivers will guide the master plan.<br></li></ul><li>Phase 2: Explore<br></li><ul><li>Exploring future development scenarios and site capacity.<br></li></ul><li>Phase 3: Realize</li><ul><li>Realizing the vision of PBC and developing the master plan update.<br></li></ul></ul><div><br></div><div><h3>Communtiy Workshop Event:</h3><ul><li><a href="/events/9" target="_blank" title="Link to PBC Community Workshop deatils page">Parsons Center for Health and Wellness: Thursday, October 24 from 6pm - 8pm</a><br></li></ul></div><div><br></div></div> | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B5DynamicPage | | | https://www.investinphoenix.com/images/PbcMasteBanner.png | https://www.investinphoenix.com/images/850PBCthumbnail.png | None | The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is undergoing a new master planning process to shape its future development. We are seeking community input to guide its growth as a hub for biomedical research, education, and healthcare. With a focus on expanding facilities, improving infrastructure, and enhancing community connections, the next master plan will support continued innovation while integrating with the downtown Phoenix community. Your feedback will help shape the PBC's role in driving economic impact and advancing health sciences. | Show & Leftnav | Phoenix Bioscience Core Master Plan Update | | No |
| Del Rio Redevelopment | https://www.investinphoenix.com/development-opportunities/del-rio | Del Rio Redevelopment | <div class="ExternalClass3604B01623F348B989B32F04AF84DE3D"><h2>Arizona Fresh: Agri-food
Innovation Center</h2><p>After a public offering process, the City of Phoenix Community and Economic
Development Department recommended Arizona Fresh Holdings LLC for the
redevelopment of the Del Rio former landfill site.</p><p>Arizona Fresh Holdings LLC will develop "Arizona Fresh: Agri-Food Innovation
Center." A multi-phase project to ultimately create the nation’s leading source of
innovation and education in the production and distribution of food. </p><p>The main elements of the project are a wholesale produce distribution center, a retail
food market, a community park, education, and research facilities related to food and
agriculture.</p><p>The Arizona Fresh: Agri-Food Innovation Center is expected to create more than
1,400 direct and indirect construction jobs, 1,500 jobs once in full operation, a capital
investment of $200 million, and $848 million annual economic output related to
project operations, based on the current plans for four phases of development of the
project.<br></p></div> | 10 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B5DynamicPage | | | /images/DelRioBanner.jpg | /images/DelRio.jpg | None | The City of Phoenix and various partners in the private and international community to redevelop a former landfill into an accessible, community-focused market. See how the project will transform the area. | Show & Leftnav | Del Rio - Arizona Fresh | | No |
| Parking Study | https://www.investinphoenix.com/development-opportunities/parking-study | Parking Study | <div class="ExternalClassCD6930399F7E4606A19152C0C2619D73"><h2>Downtown Phoenix and Warehouse District Parking Study</h2><p>The City of Phoenix has launched a study of current and projected parking utilization in downtown Phoenix and the Warehouse District. The end result of the study will be the adoption of a 10-year Parking Master Plan that will help inform strategies to effectively manage parking demand in the study area.</p><p class="h2"><br></p><h3>Study Focus Areas</h3><ul><li>Inventory attributes and analyze utilization of all parking facilities, on-street and off-street and evaluate curbside management and parking policies.</li><li>Analyze the needs and projected demand generated by commercial, education, residential, convention and entertainment uses. As well as assess impacts to downtown stakeholders, residents and surrounding neighborhoods</li></ul><p class="h2"><br></p><h3>Workplan (last updated August 2024)</h3><ul><li>Step 1: City on-boards an experienced consultant via an RFP to produce the study (complete)<br></li><li>Step 2: Consultant analyzes parking resources, users and policies (complete)<br></li><li>
Step 3: Study report recommending strategies to manage parking demand (complete)<br></li><li><strong>Step 4: City staff engages t he community and City Council on a draft Parking Master Plan (current step</strong><strong>)</strong><br></li><li>Step 5: City Council adopts 10-year Parking Master Plan<br></li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Master Plan Open Houses<br></h3><div><p><strong style="text-decoration:underline;"></strong></p><p>The City held three Open Houses on the following dates: June 18th, June 27th, and July 9th. In case you were unable to attend, below we have included a recording of the virtual open house held on Tuesday, July 9.<br></p></div></div> | 20 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B5DynamicPage | | | /images/ParkingStudyBanner.jpg | /images/ParkingStudy.jpg | None | The City of Phoenix is currently examining projected parking utilization in the Downtown Phoenix and Warehouse District. See how the City has conducted the process and where the study currently is. | Show & Leftnav | Parking Study | | No |
| RDA Update | https://www.investinphoenix.com/development-opportunities/rda-update | RDA Update | | 30 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B5DynamicPage | | | /images/DTRDABanner.jpg | /images/DTRDA.jpg | None | The City of Phoenix re-certified their Downtown Redevelopment Area in compliance with state law. The community can learn more about how the process was conducted and see the new boundary in Downtown Phoenix. | Show & Leftnav | Downtown RDA | | No |
