Downtown Tempe Historic Core Planning
Summary
Commissioners and residents raised concerns about the quality of public outreach for the Downtown Tempe Historic Core Plan, asking for more interactive workshops and better representation of historic resources.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 15, 2026.
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Downtown property owners, developers, and residents seeking clear historic guidelines.
Residents and stakeholders who feel excluded from the planning process.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — April 15, 2026
Residents and commissioners are pushing back against high-rise guidelines in the draft Downtown Historic Core Plan, arguing that the historic core should remain low-rise and that protections need to cover entire properties from alley to alley.
Development Review Commission (Study) — March 24, 2026
Consultants presented updates on the Downtown Tempe Historic Core Plan, which sets preservation goals, building heights, and design guidelines for the city center. Commissioners discussed expanding boundaries and scaling down heights to protect view sheds and historic character.
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — March 11, 2026
Commissioners and residents raised concerns about the quality of public outreach for the Downtown Tempe Historic Core Plan, asking for more interactive workshops and better representation of historic resources.
City Council Work Study Session — January 15, 2026
Tempe is developing a new historic core plan to balance growth and downtown density with historic preservation. Consultants are gathering community feedback and drafting guidelines to protect historical and cultural identity.
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