Phoenix leaders recently voted to include a stretch of Seventh Avenue into the downtown core. The move paves the way for taller buildings and more density.
“Seventh Avenue is a gateway to our downtown, as are the streets in this area,” said Mayor Kate Gallego. “This is a chance to do some pretty fabulous architecture and bring much needed amenities to this part of our city.”
By amending the city's general plan, Phoenix is changing two areas. Along Seventh Avenue between Washington and Jefferson streets, development can be six stories and up, and between Seventh and Eighth from Adams to Jefferson, buildings can be up to 250 feet, or roughly 20 stories. Density also changes from less than 15 units per acre to more than 200 units per acre.
“So many cities would be jealous of the opportunity to do this in their downtown and we get to go out to our community, hear what they want and deliver a fantastic series of projects,” Gallego said.
Light rail stations are planned along Seventh Avenue at Washington and Jefferson streets. And later this year, Phoenix police headquarters is expected to move from Seventh Avenue and Washington into the former Wells Fargo tower at Central Avenue and Washington.
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