A critical facet of thriving communities, placemaking is a key development process of improving the sociability, connectivity, usage, and comfort of a space, ultimately building cultural identity and a “sense of place.” On their own, these elements contribute to pleasant and useful settings, but strategically combined through placemaking, can build more meaningful, landmark hubs of […]
Community Department: Planning and Zoning
Affordable Housing Study: ADU Strategies (1/2)
The need for affordable housing solutions affects cities around the country. Still, in particular, the City of Peoria is experiencing exponential population and economic growth, posing a challenge to keep up with housing availability needs. To capture the current state of affordable housing, the City of Peoria partnered with two classes in the ASU School […]
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Dark Sky Ordinance Study
The City of Peoria, Arizona is located in Yavapai and Maricopa County, approximately thirty minutes from Downtown Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert. Originally founded as an agricultural community, Peoria has experienced an abundance of growth and urban development, causing an increase in artificial light and light pollution. Peoria is exploring possibilities to earn Dark Sky […]