| City of Phoenix Launches Online Appointments for Development Projects | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/planning-and-development/2584 | Planning and Development | | 12/5/2022 4:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2584/qmatic picture 2.jpg | | City of Phoenix Launches Online Appointments for Development Projects | <div class=”ExternalClass836646B84AB2464FA3BF8A1B1C19F866″><html> <p><span style=”background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;”>The City of Phoenix’s Planning and Development Department launched an <a target=”_blank” href=”https://qmaticappointments.phoenix.gov/qmaticwebbooking/#/”>online appointment scheduling portal</a> to help better serve customers’ needs. Customers can schedule appointments at specific counters as needed, saving time, and avoiding wait times.</span><br></p> <p>To find what counters are available and what services are offered at each counter, go to the Phoenix <a href=”/pddsite/Pages/Planning-and-Development-Online-Appointment-Scheduling.aspx” target=”_blank”>Planning and Development Online Appointment Scheduling Page</a>. Depending on your project, you may be required to visit other counters for pre-requisite approvals before submitting for your review and project approval.<br></p> <p>The system creates an enhanced customer service experience by:</p> <ul style=”” class=”” dir=””><li>Making it easier for Development Center customers to schedule an in-person appointment that works for their schedule,</li><li>Increasing the number of appointments available each day to meet with Development Center staff,</li><li>Allowing Development Center customers to schedule an appointment from their desktop or cell phone,</li><li>Helping Development Center customers get questions answered about their projects in-person when it is convenient for them, and by</li><li>Providing counter-specific and timely assistance to Development Center customers.</li></ul> <p><span style=”background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;”>You can update and cancel your meeting using the link you will be sent in an appointment confirmation letter. Appointments are available up to two weeks from the current date and you can schedule up to three at a time. </span></p> <p> <br> </p> </html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/pdd | News | | planning-and-development | Development Center | PDD | | | | | | Angie Holdsworth | 602-329-5065 | 602-495-5622 | | | angie.holdsworth@phoenix.gov | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/MediaContact/Attachments/65/Angie_Holdsworth.jpg | | | | | | | | PHXPlanandDev | |
| Phoenix Awarded Funding for Bike-to-School and Pedestrian Safety Initiatives | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2593 | Street Transportation | | 12/8/2022 11:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2593/CrossingGuard.png | | Phoenix Awarded Funding for Bike-to-School and Pedestrian Safety Initiatives | <div class=”ExternalClass7A06AFF96EC046F399D2C01DB6091C0B”><html> <p> The <a target=”_blank” href=”https://gohs.az.gov/”>Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety</a> recently awarded $25,000 to the Phoenix Street Transportation Department to support its on-going bicycle and pedestrian safety programs.<br> </p> <p>The funding will be used to purchase bicycle helmets for students who participate in the city’s annual bike-to-school events and LED stop sign paddles for crossing guards stationed at high-traffic locations citywide. These funds will also be used to enhance pedestrian and bicycle awareness through educational materials and a public safety campaign. <br></p> <p>”The safety of the community is a top priority and is an integral part of the city’s new Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan,” Pedestrian Safety Coordinator Mailen Pankiewicz said. “We’re grateful and excited to receive this support from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. It will help us continue providing safety awareness and education to all users of Phoenix streets.”<br></p> <p>The resources funded by the grant will help to support strategies outlined in the comprehensive Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan that was unanimously approved by Phoenix City Council in September 2022. That plan will guide the city to a goal of reducing the number of traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Phoenix to zero by 2050, including benchmarks of a 25 percent reduction by 2027 and a 65 percent reduction by 2035. The plan is available at <a target=”_blank” href=”/streets/roadsafety”>Phoenix.gov/RoadSafety</a>.<br></p> <p>The Street Transportation Department also is in the process of developing an Active Transportation Plan, which will establish a framework to improve infrastructure for walking, biking, and using e-scooters and other micromobility devices in Phoenix. A live virtual public meeting was held on December 5, 2022, to discuss the draft plan with the community. Residents can watch a video recording of that meeting, read the draft plan and participate in a survey by visiting <a target=”_blank” href=”/streets/atp”>Phoenix.gov/Streets/ATP</a>. The survey will be open through January 8, 2023. <br></p> <p>Additional resources about bicycle and pedestrian safety guidelines, and programs are available on the Street Transportation Department’s <a target=”_blank” href=”/streets/safety-topics”>Safety Topics webpage</a>. <br></p> <span id=”ms-rterangepaste-end”></span><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/streets | News |
| Celebrate Black Voices: Art Exhibit | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/library/2590 | Library | | 12/8/2022 5:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2590/Newsroom_LIB_BHM-ArtCall (1).jpg | | Celebrate Black Voices: Art Exhibit | <div class=”ExternalClassBDA98135D8FC4112AA7D22435A3D35C8″><html> <p></p> <span id=”ms-rterangepaste-start”></span> <p>Phoenix Public Library is hosting its annual virtual art exhibit in February celebrating Black History Month. Young artists in grades K-12 are invited to draw an important person or event celebrating the African American experience. Entries will be displayed in a virtual art gallery on Phoenix Public Library’s website and featured on our social media pages. </p> <p>Entries are now being excepted now through <strong>5:00 p.m. on January 22, 2023</strong> and may be submitted at any of the 17 Phoenix Public Library locations or by email at <a href=”mailto:socialmedialibrary@phoenix.gob” target=”_blank”>socialmedialibrary@phoenix.go</a>v. For complete rules, library locations and printable submission forms visit <a href=”/newssite/_layouts/15/Catalog.aspx?Url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ephoenix%2Egov%2Fnewssite%2FLists%2FNewsArticle%2FItem%2Fphoenixpubliclibrary%2Eorg%2Fkids” target=”_blank”>phoenixpubliclibrary.org/kids</a>. <br></p> <span id=”ms-rterangepaste-end”></span> <p><br></p> </html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/library | News |
| Holidays At Harmon Park | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/library/2591 | Library | | 12/8/2022 5:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2591/Newsroom_LIB_Holidays (003).jpg | | Holidays At Harmon Park | <div class=”ExternalClass1A51F54A07954573920A0B3A9CC5A2D9″><html> <p> <span id=”ms-rterangepaste-start”></span>On Saturday, December 17<sup>th</sup> from 9-11 am, celebrate the holidays at Harmon Park located at 1425 S. 5<sup>th</sup> Ave. 85003. Bring the family to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate with Santa, attend Storytime with nationally acclaimed local author Stella Pope Duarte or stroll StoryWalk. This program is sponsored by Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix Parks & Recreation and Phoenix Revitalization Corporation. Visit the Phoenix Public Library <a target=”_blank” href=”https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/10011815″>calendar</a> for further details. <span id=”ms-rterangepaste-end”></span></p> </html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/library | News |
