Title
Community and Economic Development Department Update on Disposition of City-Owned Property
Description
This report provides an update and overview to the Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee on the Community and Economic Development Department's (CEDD) potential property disposition and development opportunities for the upcoming year. Prior to issuing a solicitation for any of these properties, CEDD will bring the business opportunity to this Subcommittee with full details for redevelopment and disposition options.
THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Report
Summary
CEDD manages processes to dispose of and redevelop key City-owned properties throughout the City. CEDD is evaluating multiple potential disposition/redevelopment opportunities to present to this Subcommittee and the full City Council. Prior to requesting City Council’s authorization for any solicitation, staff will seek community input, collaborate with the City department that controls the site and the Finance Department Real Estate Division, and obtain a site appraisal. As each solicitation opportunity is brought forward to City Council, staff will propose minimum qualifications, business terms, and evaluation criteria.
The following sites are currently under review:
19th and Dunlap Avenues - CEDD is working with the Public Transit Department (Transit) on this approximately 10.3-acre site at the southwest corner of 19th and Dunlap avenues. The site is currently operated as a Park and Ride and retail shopping center. This property is identified in the Housing Phoenix Plan as a potential location for affordable housing units. CEDD recently received approval of a request to rezone the property to Walkable Urban Code to prepare it for future redevelopment. This site will be offered through a Request for Proposals (RFP).
19th Avenue and Montebello Park and Ride - The Light Rail Park and Ride site is located at the southeast corner of 19th and Montebello avenues, and was the original "end of line" for light rail’s first phase. With the completion of Phase I of the Northwest Extension (to Dunlap Avenue), the parking facility’s capacity can be significantly reduced, creating space for a new mixed-use development. CEDD will work with Transit to determine the appropriate number of Park and Ride stalls needed before developing a solicitation. CEDD is currently pursuing rezoning of the property to prepare it for future redevelopment. This site will be offered through an RFP.
Ed Pastor Transit Center, Northwest Corner of Central Avenue and Broadway Road - CEDD is working with Transit on this approximately 3.5-acre site at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Broadway Road. The site is operated and recognized as the Ed Pastor Transit Center. CEDD recently issued a Request for Interest (RFI) for the temporary activation of the site. The RFI results will be brought to this Subcommittee in the near future. This site will be offered through an RFP.
12th and Washington Streets and 13th and Jefferson Streets - CEDD is working with the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) and the Aviation Department (Aviation) on these two sites, approximately 0.37 acres each. These sites will be offered through two separate RFPs.
Southeast Corner of Central Avenue and Broadway Road - CEDD is working with NSD on this approximately 3.75-acre site at the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Broadway Road. The site is currently vacant. This property is identified in the Housing Phoenix Plan as a potential location for affordable housing units. CEDD is currently pursuing rezoning of the property to prepare it for future redevelopment. The site has been approved for disposition through an RFP, which is expected to be released in 2026.
7th Avenue and Washington Street - CEDD is working on a disposition of the three parcels of City-owned at the northeast, northwest, and southwest corners of 7th Avenue and Washington Street. The northeast and northwest corners will become vacant when the Police Department relocates to 100 West Washington Street, and the southwest corner has remained vacant since purchased by the City. The site has been approved for disposition through an RFP, which is expected to be released in 2026.
Location
Council Districts: 3, 4, 7, 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Community and Economic Development Department.