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Tempe Station Area Plans

Tempe, Arizona

Community Design + Architecture led a multi-disciplinary consultant team to develop station area plans for four light rail transit (LRT) station areas along Apache Boulevard in Tempe, Arizona. The addition of LRT along Apache Boulevard—a section of the regional LRT system that connects Tempe with Phoenix—creates a major opportunity to catalyze redevelopment and revitalization in this underutilized corridor. The station area plans developed by Community Design + Architecture provide policy recommendations and design guidance for public and private investment near the light rail.

Apache Boulevard’s unique set of issues include affordable housing, retention of local businesses, application of Transit- Oriented Development-supportive development concepts, and improving the pedestrian environment. Community Design + Architecture led numerous community outreach events to facilitate public participation in the station area plans. These events included public open houses and workshops, and a multi-day collaborative charrette involving citizens, local developers and business owners, and City staff.

Building upon existing city land use policy promoting walking near light rail, the station area plans provide detailed recommendations such as appropriate land uses and development densities surrounding each station, and encourage the development of mixed-use projects along the corridor. Community Design + Architecture responded to residents’ concerns about higher-density development by recommending zoning that concentrates such development around the stations and transitions to lower densities around residential neighborhoods. The plans also recommend improved pedestrian and bicycle access to encourage greater connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, parks, area businesses, and light rail stations. In addition, the station area plans provide guidance for enhancing aesthetics and comfort along the corridor through the use of shading elements, landscaping, and high-quality architectural and urban design.

The station area plans conclude with implementation and capital improvement recommendations to assist the City of Tempe in completing the transformation of Apache Boulevard into a successful, comfortable, and attractive multi-modal environment.