Title
Dr. Louisa Stark Ceremonial Street Sign Topper (Ordinance S-46992)
Description
Request City Council approval of a ceremonial street sign topper recognizing Dr. Louisa Stark at the intersection of 10th Street and Pierce Street.
Report
Summary
Based on biographical information currently available through the Phoenix Elementary School District Website (https://phxschools.org/district/governing-board/members/dr-louisa-stark/), Dr. Louisa Stark is recognized locally and nationally as a leader and advocate for the homeless since moving to Phoenix in 1981. Dr. Stark was a founding member of the Community Housing Partnership (CHP), as well as a founding member of the Phoenix Homeless Coalition, and served as Executive Director of the Heard Museum, and is a nationally recognized expert on homeless issues.
Dr. Stark is an advocate for neighborhoods, working with the City of Phoenix to preserve many historic homes and neighborhoods in Central Phoenix. As the Executive Director of CHP, Dr. Stark works tirelessly to develop affordable housing options for very low income families. The majority of those homes are located within the boundaries of Phoenix Elementary School District #1. Dr. Stark has long been concerned with the negative effect that residential mobility, often resulting from a scarcity of stable affordable housing, has on students in Central Phoenix.
The sign topper will be flag mounted on the existing sign post at the corner of 10th Street and Pierce Street after Dec. 31, 2020.
Financial Impact
The fabrication and installation costs of the sign topper will be funded by Council District 4.
Location
10th Street and Pierce Street
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.