The City of Peoria exists in a unique semi-arid desert region, with water bodies such as Lake Pleasant, the Agua Fria River, and the New River all lying within its borders. The city’s water comes from multiple sources and is distributed through the ubiquitous canal networks that traverse the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Peoria’s proximity to […]
Program: Project Cities
Transit Circulator Best Practices (2/2)
Public transportation is a critical service for residents and visitors alike, no matter where they are located. In suburban areas like Peoria, small neighborhood circulators like Peoria on the Go (POGO) can serve an even more important role by providing access to vital services or connecting to larger transit systems. Robust public transit is also […]
COVID-19: Needs Assessment (2/3)
The City of Peoria has continually demonstrated itself as a forward-thinking, sustainability-minded city. With a booming economy and population growth, Peoria is presented with the opportunity to support its community as the recent COVID-19 pandemic makes its way throughout the state. With financial instability and health concerns, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated several existing challenges, […]
COVID-19: Messaging Review (1/3)
The City of Peoria has continually demonstrated itself as a forward-thinking, sustainability-minded city. With booming economic and population growth, Peoria is presented with the opportunity to support its community as the recent COVID-19 pandemic makes its way throughout the state. With financial instability and health concerns, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated several existing challenges, calling […]
Community Forestry Program Development Project (1/2)
Arid communities such as Peoria are often in search of innovative and sustainable heat mitigation solutions. Urban forestry is a growing practice that can help reduce energy consumption, increase pedestrian comfort, and provide environmental benefits such as filtering pollutants from urban air. The Fall 2020 portion of the project, summarized in Part 2 of this […]
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COVID-19: Local Business Impacts (3/3)
The City of Peoria has continually demonstrated itself as a forward- thinking, sustainability-minded city. With booming economic and population growth, Peoria is presented with the opportunity to support its community as the recent COVID-19 pandemic makes its way throughout the state. With financial instability and health concerns, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated several existing challenges, […]
Sustainability Park Plan
The Town of Clarkdale is situated in the Verde Valley of central Arizona. A historic mining town, Clarkdale is known for its rich deposits of copper and other minerals and has long-standing relationships with mining companies such as Freeport-McMoRan. While Clarkdale is dedicated to preserving its history, it also recognizes it is no longer the […]
Affordable Housing Study
Affordable housing options are growing sparse in the U.S., with the issue even more prevalent throughout the state of Arizona. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), only 25 affordable rental properties exist for every 100 extreme low-income rental households across the U.S. (2019). This ever-present issue has spurred many cities and towns […]
P83 Urban Village Visioning Project
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 […]
Sustainability Planning: Public Outreach Campaign (1/2)
Peoria continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development with the Livability Initiatives, which is comprised of six overarching goals for the city, including Economic Prosperity, Superior Public Services, Integrated Transportation, Arts and Cultural Enrichment, Smart Growth, and Healthy Neighborhoods. In 2009, the City of Peoria released its first Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), a guiding […]
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