Abstract:
The purpose of this research project was to develop an understanding of what makes the Phoenix, Arizona region successful with regard to transit-oriented developments within close proximity to the new light rail transit (LRT) alignment. This research focused on the amount of public and private sector commitments that have been realized, as well as what additional factors might make the Phoenix region unique to other similar LRT cities. This paper focuses on the METRO light rail starter line, the policies and programs the cities in the region enacted to encourage development adjacent to LRT, and a snapshot of developments that are occurring. After LRT operations begin, on-going analysis of the transit-oriented development investments will be conducted as the system matures.
