Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Phoenix public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development with high priority
East Jefferson Street Affordable Housing Potential
Jerald Goode spoke about honoring his father, former Councilman Calvin C. Goode, by partnering with the city to explore affordable housing development at 1414 East Jefferson Street.
Economic Overview Part 3: Land, Real Estate, and Economic Geography
Staff reviewed Phoenix's land capacity, contrasting greenfield development on the outskirts with infill redevelopment and mall transformations like Park Central and Paradise Valley Mall.
Security Building and Annex Adaptive Reuse Development Agreement
The council approved a development agreement with CivicGroup LLC to rehabilitate the historic Security Building and annex downtown into a hotel and mixed-use space.
Child Care Affordability and Accessibility
Recognizing soaring child care costs for working parents, the city dedicated a $5 million set-aside to improve affordability and expand access in local communities.
Downtown Phoenix Entertainment District Implementation Plan
The subcommittee delayed action on the entertainment district plan to allow staff more time to engage with stakeholders and city departments, aiming to bring it back in June.
Aviation Land Disposal on Madison Street
The city is selling three excess aviation noise parcels on Madison Street to Pilgrim's Rest Foundation, Inc. for $450,000. The sale brings in revenue above the appraised value and supports a key community anchor.