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Greater Airpark Community Area Plan

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Upcoming Meetings

Parks and Recreation Commission: October 21, 2009 5:00 PM
City Hall Kiva, 3939 N Drinkwater Boulevard (televised)

Airport Advisory Commission: November 11, 2009 6:00 PM
Scottsdale Airport Terminal, 15000 Airport Drive

Environmental Quality Advisory Board: November 18, 2009 5:30 PM
Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd, Room 10

Transportation Commission: November 19, 2009 6:00 PM
City Hall Kiva, 3939 N Drinkwater Boulevard (televised)

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What is the greater airpark?

The area that surrounds the Scottsdale Airport is what is traditionally known as the Scottsdale Airpark. The GREATER Airpark includes areas to the north of the CAP Canal and properties surrounding the traditional Airpark area. The Greater Airpark study boundaries are described, generally, as Grayhawk Neighborhood to the north, the power line corridor and WestWorld to the northeast, 90th Street and the Loop 101 to the east, Thunderbird Road to the south and Scottsdale Road to the west.

Great Airpark Community Area Study Boundary

Great Airpark Community Area Study Boundary

Over the years, the Greater Airpark has evolved into the second largest employment center in the State of Arizona, and according to economic projections, it is expected to become the largest employment center in the region in 2010. It is headquarters to more than 30 national and regional corporations. It contains the largest industrial-zoned area within the City of Scottsdale, and is recognized nationally as a model for airport-based business parks. Development in the study area has, and will continue to have, a higher standard of physical quality than many other major mixed-use employment centers in the region. The Greater Airpark Community Area is also the location of some of the largest special events attended in the city, such as the FBR Open golf event, the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction, and the Arabian Horse Show.

The 2001 General Plan designated the Greater Airpark as a growth area - meaning that it is an area of the community that is most appropriate for development focus. In growth areas, the city can concentrate on improvements that will support planned concentration of a variety of uses and discourage sprawl. Because of this, the Greater Airpark will have a special planning focus in the update of the current General Plan.

View a printable version of the Study Area Boundary
(pdf/2MB/1p)

Greater Airpark Existing Conditions Report April 2009
(pdf/5MB/140pp)

Greater Airpark Existing Conditions Summary April 2009
(pdf/113kb/6pp)

Planning Process

The planning process for the Greater Airpark Community Area Plan is comprised of five phases.

Phase I: Visioning & Data Gathering In the initial stages of the process, related studies, plans, policies and regulations are reviewed; existing conditions are reviewed; an inter-departmental technical advisory group is organized; and future conditions are projected. In this phase, extensive public outreach is initiated.	May - September 2008	COMPLETE
Phase II: Data Analysis This phase involves the development of a background report that examines all of the current conditions in the area.	October - December 2008	COMPLETE
Phase III: Draft Plan In this phase all of the information gathered to date is compiled and a draft plan is created based upon that data and public input.	January - Mid-September 2009	COMPLETE
Phase IV: Final Plan Phase V includes revisions to the plan based upon community, elected official and professional input.	Mid-September 2009 - February 2010	IN PROGRESS
Phase V: Adoption The Community Area Plan will begin a formal adoption process in 2010, including public hearings with the Planning Commission and City Council.	March - October 2010
Phase VI: Implementation	November 2010 - Ongoing

Community Outreach Results

Greater Airpark Community Outreach Interim Summary Report: January 2009
(pdf/2.6 MB/8 pp)

Focus Group Discussion Results:

Mobility 8/28/2008 (pdf/176kb/7pp)
Land Use 9/8/2008 (pdf/159kb/7pp)
Land Use 9/10/2008 (pdf/160kb/7pp)
Economic Vitality 9/16/2008 (pdf/159kb/7pp)
Economic Vitality 9/18/2008 (pdf/155kb/7pp)
Design & Sustainability 9/25/2008 (pdf/156kb/7pp)

Vision Series Results:
On May 21 and 22, 2008, 100 community members gathered to create a long-range vision for the Greater Airpark.
Greater Airpark Vision Series Results (pdf/307kb/6pp)

Vision Priorities Results:
On July 16, 2008, 60 community members examined, revised and prioritized the vision themes established by the community in May 2008.
Greater Airpark Vision Theme Priorities Results (pdf/250kb/6pp)

Greater Airpark Visioning Survey:

The Greater Airpark Visioning survey was available from June 16, 2008 through September 5, 2008 and received 214 responses.
Greater Airpark Visioning Survey Results (pdf/969kb/30pp)

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contacts

Email: Airparkplan@scottsdaleaz.gov

Erin Perreault, AICP, Principal Planner
Phone: (480) 312-7093
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov

Mary Vandevord, AICP, Planner/Project Manager
Phone: (480) 312-7902
mvandevord@scottsdaleaz.gov

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