Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee
TL;DR
The Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee met to review Phoenix's economic initiatives and planning. The committee approved the 2027 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District Work Plan and Budget, received an analysis of the Phoenix Convention Center's economic impact, and discussed the Bioscience Healthcare Strategic Initiative and the city's broader economic outlook.
Key Decisions
- 2027 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District Work Plan and Budget (Districts 7 and 8) Approved
- Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis of Phoenix Convention Center Presented for information only
- Fiscal Year 2026-27 Bioscience Healthcare Strategic Initiative Discussed and subject to possible action
- Phoenix Economic Overview and Update: Part 6 - Future of Phoenix's Economy Presented for information and discussion
Agenda
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- CALL TO ORDER
- CALL TO THE PUBLIC
- MINUTES OF MEETINGS
- 1 Minutes of the Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee MeetingMinutes
- CONSENT ACTION (ITEM 2)
- 2 2027 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District Work Plan and Budget - Districts 7 and 8Consent Action
- INFORMATION ONLY (ITEM 3)
- 3 Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis of Phoenix Convention CenterInformation Only
- DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEM 4)
- 4 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Bioscience Healthcare Strategic InitiativeDiscussion and Possible Action
- INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEM 5)
- 5 Phoenix Economic Overview and Update: Part 6 - The Future of Phoenix's Economy - CitywideInformation and Discussion
- CALL TO THE PUBLIC
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- ADJOURN