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The Planning & Development Dept. guides the physical development of the city, preserves historic sites & ensures safe construction of buildings/infrastructure.

Phoenix
Joined June 2009
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The Phoenix City Council approved the Rio Salado District Policy Plan, which establishes a long-term vision for strengthening neighborhood connections, supporting economic development, and protecting natural resources along the river corridor. Learn more: bit.ly/3X8pilG
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Community planning works best when the community plays a part. Share your feedback on the South Central TOD Community Plan implementation efforts! Your ideas can help guide future investments, improvements, and priorities for the corridor. Learn more: bit.ly/4abqM2d
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During Community Planning Month, we'd like to introduce some of the (many) teams in our department that help shape our city's growth: Zoning, Site Planning, and Long Range Planning.
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As part of #CommunityPlanningMonth, we're highlighting a recent visit to a local school. Our Site Planning team helped 6th graders on their “Tiny Town” project, helping them think through town design, building layout, and functionality. We hope we inspired a few future planners!
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This #CommunityPlanningMonth, we're celebrating 40 years of the Phoenix Historic Preservation Office and its work protecting the places and stories that make our city unique. Join us Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Monroe Street Abbey! Email [email protected] to RSVP.
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#CommunityPlanningMonth Spotlight: A trip to the Netherlands in 8th grade sparked our intern Liam's interest in urban planning! Over the summer, he explored zoning, land use, and public service. Now, he hopes to help shape communities through a career in long-range planning.
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October is Community Planning Month! This month, we'll take you behind the scenes of city planning and introduce you to some of the people and processes that help shape our city. Follow along to learn more and how you can be part of the process! Phoenix.gov/NCPM
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We're working to make our services more efficient and easier to navigate. See what's changing, follow our progress, and share your experience: Phoenix.gov/processimproveme…
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Phoenix homeowners in historic districts: Exterior Rehabilitation Grant applications are now open for 2026–27. The program offers 50/50 matching funds up to $20,000 for eligible exterior repairs. Apply by Oct. 9, 2026! Details: bit.ly/3U3nJEl
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The second session of our Phoenix Building Construction Code webinar trainings is here! Attend the session to learn about updated residential code requirements. Register today to reserve your spot: bit.ly/4uwL8uJ
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Reminder! Monsoon season generally runs from mid-June to September. Prepare your property’s drainage paths and stormwater features so they can handle the intense rains associated with these seasonal thunderstorms. Visit phoenix.gov/pdd/stormwater for more information.
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602 Day is almost here! June 2 is celebrated annually in Phoenix and this year, more than 350 participating businesses and organizations are offering deals and special events. Take advantage while showing community pride! Visit 602Day.com for more information.
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As Building Safety Month ends, remember: safety isn’t just for May. Keep it up year-round with habits like checking alarms and outlets, maintaining your electrical and HVAC systems, and getting the right permits. We’re here to help with your projects: bit.ly/4t7Mefp
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Historic preservation isn't just about protecting buildings, it's about preserving the history that connects Phoenix's past, present, and future. As we wrap up the month, hear from our City Archaeologist about how his office works with ours: youtu.be/PamGGyxb06U?si=DrFL…
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For Week 4 of Building Safety Month, we’re spotlighting how accessible, safe housing supports our city through Phoenix's inclusive home design amendment. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZCT0Op Register for our building code webinar for professionals: bit.ly/4ebl96y
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Help shape the future of affordable housing, economic development, and infrastructure along the South Central corridor. Snacks, drinks, and family-friendly activities provided. Sessions offered in English and Spanish. For more information, visit bit.ly/4abqM2d.
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Historic preservation and economic development can go hand in hand. In our latest spotlight, a deputy director from @PHXEconDev shares how adaptive reuse projects help breathe new life into historic places while driving economic activity. Watch now: youtu.be/GkJp_pn9jJk?si=S7KD…
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Week 3 of Building Safety Month highlights the people who keep Phoenix's buildings safe. When a local co‑op faced unsafe electrical conditions, our team worked with a local electric company to help fix the issue. Watch the story: youtu.be/Mnqf4coSvl0
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Join us May 20 at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the draft Rio Salado District Policy Plan and RIO PHX Design Guidelines. 📍 Travis L. Williams Family Services Center Learn more at bit.ly/4nCInWj.
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South Mountain holds thousands of years of Phoenix's history. In the second part of our Preservation Month series, Brian Krauss from @PhoenixParks about how his role as a Cultural Resource Ranger helps protect the history embedded there. Watch now: youtu.be/_XxucbMFAqc
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