Scottsdale Planning Commissioner Christian Serena would like to see the city consider updating its public outreach process for new developments after witnessing public backlash to the Papago Plaza redevelopment, shown above. / Scottsdale Progress
By Wayne Schutsky | Scottsdale Progress
The City of Scottsdale has taken the first steps towards possibly modifying its public outreach process for development projects following some outcry from residents who wanted more input into the Papago Plaza redevelopment.
The City of Scottsdale has taken the first steps towards possibly modifying its public outreach process for development projects following some outcry from residents who wanted more input into the Papago Plaza redevelopment.
Those residents ultimately convinced the city to require the developer to hold additional public outreach in what could be a model for developers moving forward.
Planning Commissioner Christian Serena started a conversation about modifying the process at the Commission’s regular meeting on March 13. The conversation did not result in any concrete action, though the commission will have the chance to make a recommendation to the City Council at its next meeting.
