This project will design and construct 25 shade structures in the public right-of-way at major intersections and crosswalks. The locations were selected to provide shade for walking pedestrians who are forced to wait for traffic signal changes. The Office of Heat Response and Mitigation is working with the Streets Transportation Department and Department of Arts and Culture to complete this project.
Sidewalk Shade Project
ARPA Shade Structures Virtual Meeting
ARPA Shade Structure Public Meeting
Project Features
Three different shade structure designs will be used. Each structure design was inspired by our desert environment, including variations on saguaro blossoms and monarch butterflies.
Three local artists have been hired to collaborate with the design team to contribute artwork that reflects the culture and heritage of our City. The artist designs will be reflected in the shade panels that are attached to the structures and in the choice of colors for the structures.
Concept #1 - With and without concrete foundation
Concept #2
Concept 3: with and without concrete foundation
List of Locations by Address/Corner
*Locations subject to change
- NE corner, Indian School Rd. and Central Ave.
- SW corner Indian School Rd. and Central Ave.
- SW corner Van Buren and 28th Streets
- South side of Van Buren St., west of 35th St.
- North side of Van Buren and 36th Streets
- West side of 16th St., north of McDowell
- North side Thomas Rd., west of 43rd Ave.
- North side McDowell Rd., west of 67th Ave.
- South side McDowell Rd., west of 67th Ave.
- SE Corner of 23rd Ave. and Camelback Rd.
- NW corner Indian School Rd. and 59th Ave.
- SW corner Indian School Rd. and 59th Ave.
- SE corner, Roosevelt and 16th Streets
- SW corner Roosevelt and 16th Streets
- NE corner Roosevelt and 16th Streets
- SW corner Southern and 19th Ave.
- NE corner Southern and 19th Ave
- SE corner Southern Ave. and 24th St
- SW corner Southern Ave. and 24th St
Project Contacts
For more information, please email us at heatreadyphx@phoenix.gov.