Legislation Details

File #: 23-2452   
Type: Information and Discussion Status: Agenda Ready
Meeting Body: Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee
On agenda: 11/8/2023 Final action:
Title: Downtown Phoenix Economic Impact Study
District: District 7, District 8

Title

Downtown Phoenix Economic Impact Study

 

Description

This report provides the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee with information regarding a study on the economic impact of Downtown Phoenix.

 

THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.

 

Report

Summary

Formed in 2013, Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) is the organization that provides the City’s Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District services and manages the work plans for the Phoenix Community Alliance and Downtown Phoenix Community Development Corporation. In the spring of 2023, DPI partnered with Rounds Consulting Group, Inc. to study the economic impact of Downtown Phoenix on the greater Phoenix region and provide growth forecasts for the next five years. DPI and Community and Economic Development will present the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee with an update on the report findings. 

 

Location

Downtown Phoenix

Council District: 7 and 8

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Community and Economic Development Department.