Capitol District & I-10 West Corridor Visioning Workshops
The City of Phoenix secured a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to advance two Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) projects in two critical areas: the Capitol District and the I-10 West Corridor.
These TOC projects are strategically designed to enhance the Capitol District and I-10 West Corridor communities in anticipation of Valley Metro Light Rail extensions into these areas.
Workshop Instructions
The following activities are intended to allow you to provide your thoughts, feedback, and vision for the future of the TOC projects in your respective community.
To begin, select the tab for your area and follow the instructions on each activity. Infographics are provided to show existing conditions and an overview of the project.
Please press Submit after each section, look for the dark red buttons.
Introduction Video
Capitol District Survey
Capitol District Visioning Workshop
Transit oriented communities are compact, walkable neighborhoods centered around transit. The City of Phoenix is developing a plan for transit oriented communities around the light rail extension into the Capitol District and we want to hear your vision for the area!
The community-based vision will serve as a foundation for the project team to develop supporting illustrations, policies, and strategies toward implementing more walkable transit oriented communities.
Land Use
Housing
Housing Types
You're halfway there keep going!
Economic Development
5. What are some solutions to increase business diversity in the Capitol District?
Examples: improving landscaping, safety, lighting, policies, etc... (max 140 characters).
17 September, 2024
The Phoenix says:
Incentivize and encourage more local business to move in. Discourage chains and large companies.
17 September, 2024
The Phoenix says:
Increase density, especially around the light rail route. Make the area around the light rail a pleasant place to walk/bike and spend time.
17 September, 2024
The Phoenix says:
Stop shuffling the homeless around. The solution to homelessness is to build housing. We need more multifamily housing in general.
28 August, 2024
gmoltman says:
Clean up run-down areas. Move vagrants out of the downtown area into housing so people feel safe.
3 August, 2024
Paula says:
Redevelop run down buildings, housing for the homeless ,fix the roads(Thomas ) and add more stop signs (85031)
31 July, 2024
Mr. Poopy says:
Don’t let ai take over jobs
31 July, 2024
Linduhh says:
LESS construction and try to get more life back into the downtown area. Creating more events to get the community back as a whole!
31 July, 2024
Dbacks1 says:
More, easy to access public parking
31 July, 2024
Pjohns says:
Lower property taxes, decrease leases And incentivize businesses to come into the area
28 July, 2024
James says:
Reduce zoning restrictions, especially parking minimums
20 July, 2024
PR says:
Improving dynamic cultural inclusion measures that allows for safe policies that would remain intact.
19 July, 2024
AJ says:
Increasing quality and quantity of public transportation (especially rail). But people also need to feel safe waiting for the bus alone.
6. What do you want the people who work for the state to know about this area?
23 August, 2024
Mike says:
Safety
28 July, 2024
James says:
Allow for mixed-use centers near train stations.
19 July, 2024
Tyler says:
Landscaping, SAFETY, tree coverage, incentives
17 July, 2024
Morie says:
Publicly announce that funding WILL be available to develop the I-10 West Corridor.
17 July, 2024
dustybw says:
Zoning for multiuse developments - commercial, retail, housing. Live near where you work.
16 July, 2024
Sheryl McBride says:
Educating people in how money works
6 July, 2024
CyberTorrent says:
Reduce parking minimums to allow more businesses to be built in established commercial hubs & improve shade along the street & transit stops
5 July, 2024
CyberTorrent says:
Reduce parking minimums to allow more businesses to be built in established commercial hubs & improve shade along the street & transit stops
4 July, 2024
Daniel Portillo says:
More trees, bike lanes, and shaded bus stops
3 July, 2024
Daniel Portillo says:
Adding more lights, trees, sidewalks, bike lanes and bridges to light rail stations, BRT stations, and bus stations
Mobility
Green Systems & Health
Imagine a future where this community is known for being a vibrant and healthy community. What features does it have?
Green systems include features such as parks, open spaces, trails, etc. (max 140 characters).
17 September, 2024
The Phoenix says:
Well-connected bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure. Safe transit. People are prioritized over cars in terms of safety, space, & moving around.
17 September, 2024
The Phoenix says:
Lots of greenery/shade (native species to the extent possible), parks and public spaces that encourage social activity.
28 August, 2024
gmoltman says:
more parks and trails instead of housing & warehouses.
31 July, 2024
Mr. Poopy says:
I never know what that means so I can’t answer that for you cause I am not so smart
31 July, 2024
meee18 says:
A safe light rail where you are not worried about running into homeless people and feel safe taking it and more green shaded parks
28 July, 2024
James says:
Faster transit and protected bike lanes.
19 July, 2024
AJ says:
Protected bike lanes are abundant. Ugly, empty parking lots have been replaced by green spaces with shade. Light rail has been expanded.
17 July, 2024
macevedo says:
24/7 access to shade, parks, transit and restrooms
17 July, 2024
udermuder says:
shaded walkways, safer parks, parking shuttles,
16 July, 2024
SDS says:
Clean air. the heat is already bad enough - let people breathe more easily
16 July, 2024
Vanessa says:
More trees, bikini paths, walkable neighborhoods
16 July, 2024
PJM says:
Open PARKS, Bus stops shaded and cared from, businesses maintaining their building and adding landscaping area their spaces repair buildings
I-10 West Corridor Survey
I-10 West Corridor TOC Visioning Workshop
Transit oriented communities are compact, walkable neighborhoods centered around transit. The City of Phoenix is developing a plan for transit oriented communities around the light rail extension along the I-10 West Corridor and we want to hear your vision for the area!
The community-based vision will serve as a foundation for the project team to develop supporting illustrations, policies, and strategies toward implementing more walkable transit oriented communities.
Land Use
Housing
Housing Types
You're halfway there, keep going!
Economic Development
5. What are some solutions to increase business diversity in the I-10 West Project Area?
Examples: improving landscaping, safety, lighting, policies, etc... (max 140 characters).
23 August, 2024
Mike says:
Safety
28 July, 2024
James says:
Allow for mixed-use centers near train stations.
19 July, 2024
Tyler says:
Landscaping, SAFETY, tree coverage, incentives
17 July, 2024
Morie says:
Publicly announce that funding WILL be available to develop the I-10 West Corridor.
17 July, 2024
dustybw says:
Zoning for multiuse developments - commercial, retail, housing. Live near where you work.
16 July, 2024
Sheryl McBride says:
Educating people in how money works
6 July, 2024
CyberTorrent says:
Reduce parking minimums to allow more businesses to be built in established commercial hubs & improve shade along the street & transit stops
5 July, 2024
CyberTorrent says:
Reduce parking minimums to allow more businesses to be built in established commercial hubs & improve shade along the street & transit stops
4 July, 2024
Daniel Portillo says:
More trees, bike lanes, and shaded bus stops
3 July, 2024
Daniel Portillo says:
Adding more lights, trees, sidewalks, bike lanes and bridges to light rail stations, BRT stations, and bus stations
6. What do you want the people who work for the state to know about this area?
23 August, 2024
Mike says:
Safety
28 July, 2024
James says:
Allow for mixed-use centers near train stations.
19 July, 2024
Tyler says:
Landscaping, SAFETY, tree coverage, incentives
17 July, 2024
Morie says:
Publicly announce that funding WILL be available to develop the I-10 West Corridor.
17 July, 2024
dustybw says:
Zoning for multiuse developments - commercial, retail, housing. Live near where you work.
16 July, 2024
Sheryl McBride says:
Educating people in how money works
6 July, 2024
CyberTorrent says:
Reduce parking minimums to allow more businesses to be built in established commercial hubs & improve shade along the street & transit stops
5 July, 2024
CyberTorrent says:
Reduce parking minimums to allow more businesses to be built in established commercial hubs & improve shade along the street & transit stops
4 July, 2024
Daniel Portillo says:
More trees, bike lanes, and shaded bus stops
3 July, 2024
Daniel Portillo says:
Adding more lights, trees, sidewalks, bike lanes and bridges to light rail stations, BRT stations, and bus stations
Mobility
Green Systems & Health
Imagine a future where this community is known for being a vibrant and healthy community. What features does it have?
Green systems include features such as parks, open spaces, trails, etc. (max 140 characters).
28 July, 2024
James says:
Fast light rail with good feeder buses
19 July, 2024
Tyler says:
Parks, entertainment spaces, community spaces, libraries, shade, safe bus stops, bike lanes, raised medians, turn signals for left/right
18 July, 2024
Important to Collab says:
You want a health community they focus on collaborating with partners who do great work and stop wasting $$ or re-inventing the wheel.
17 July, 2024
Morie says:
- A finished Regional Park
- Connectivity of existing multi-use trails
- Development of the remaining empty park parcels
17 July, 2024
dustybw says:
Shaded walking, biking paths/access.
16 July, 2024
Sheryl McBride says:
Parks, open spaces, trails are all good ideas.
8 July, 2024
ANAA says:
Study if we can cap the highway and build a park on top to connect the displaced communities like the richer communities got by Hance!
5 July, 2024
CyberTorrent says:
Priority of pedestrian experiences, less road vehicle thru traffic on local streets, better shaded & green spaces, and active transit access
3 July, 2024
Daniel Portillo says:
More bike lanes, trees, sidewalks and shaded bus stops