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This document outlines the agenda and objectives of the 2012 Transit Conference, focusing on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives in Phoenix. It highlights the key forces driving TOD, such as efficiency, infrastructure improvements, and changes in demographics. The City of Phoenix has been awarded significant funding to enhance investments near Metro Light Rail. Objectives include maximizing community benefits and creating attractive infrastructure. The planning process involves multiple steps, from research to implementation, aiming for robust public realm investment concepts and optimal community outcomes.
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2012 AzTa/ADOT 2012 Transit Conference April 24, 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: Planning Step II: Design Step III: Implementation • Buildings • Open Spaces • Streets • Canals • Stormwater Management • Rezoning • Tax Abatement • Marketing • Improvement Districts • Predevelopment Assistance • Grant Writing Objective: Objective: Objective: Create Public Realm Investment Concepts Regulate, Incentivize & Pursue Investment Identify & Prioritize Optimal Investments
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
Next Steps May: Execute Contracts with Community Partners June: Public Kick-Off and Website July: Consultant RFP