Phoenix Sidewalk Shade Project

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​About the Project

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.  ​

ARPA Shade Structures Virtual 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 base 

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Concept #2

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Concept #3 - With and without concrete foundation

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List of Locations by Address/Corner

*locations subject to change 

  • ​NE corner, Indian School and Central Ave 

  • SW corner Indian School and Central Ave 

  • SW corner Van Buren and 28th St 

  • South side of Van Buren St, west of 35th St 

  • North side of Van Buren and 36th St 

  • West side of 16th st, north of McDowell 

  • North side Thomas Rd, west of 43rd Ave 

  • North side McDowell, west of 67th Ave 

  • South side McDowell, west of 67th Ave 

  • SE Corner of 23rd Ave and Camelback Rd 

  • NW corner Indian School and 59th Ave 

  • SW corner Indian School and 59th Ave 

  • SE corner, Roosevelt and 16th St 

  • SW corner Roosevelt and 16th St 

  • NE corner Roosevelt and 16th St 

  • SW corner Southern and 19th Ave 

  • NE corner Southern and 19th Ave 

  • SE corner Southern and 24th St 

  • SW corner Southern and 24th St ​​

Project Contacts

For more information, please email us at heatreadyphx@phoenix.gov.