Economic Development and Arts (EDA) Subcommittee Meeting - May 14, 2026

The City of Phoenix Economic Development and Arts Subcommittee convened on May 14, 2026, to review and approve the city's 2026-2031 Public Art Plan. The plan, funded in part by the GO Bond program with a budget of approximately $23.6 million, includes 62 projects aimed at integrating public art into capital improvement projects such as fire stations and the Sky Harbor International Airport expansion. The subcommittee discussed community engagement strategies for public art projects, emphasizing inclusive outreach and collaboration with neighborhood associations and arts organizations. Additionally, the meeting featured an economic overview of downtown Phoenix, highlighting significant private and public investments totaling $11.6 billion in transit and infrastructure, residential growth with over 10,000 new units since 2015, and the role of Arizona State University and the Phoenix Bioscience Core as economic drivers. Members expressed interest in tracking diversity metrics for downtown businesses and requested future updates on the downtown strategic and entertainment district plans. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this session.