Ally Building out Placemaking Page
Placemaking is how we make Downtown Tempe feel like Downtown Tempe. It’s about creating spaces that invite people to gather, explore, spend time and connect — whether that’s through public art, lighting, events and activations, or small design details that bring the streets to life. By focusing on people first, placemaking helps shape this collection of streets into our unique downtown. One that’s vibrant, welcoming, and full of character.
Placemaking can be a place to sit, a playground to play in, a garden to enjoy, art to touch, music to hear, food to eat, history to experience, and people to meet. It is our goal to create a series of destinations that residents and visitors alike can enjoy.
We believe that every resident should have access to outstanding public spaces within walking distance of their own homes in order to enhance the quality of life in Downtown Tempe. Check out these Placemaking Initiatives our team employs with the help of our partners.
Current Initiatives
Murals & Public Art cube, murals overview, fence art, centurylink, containers murals, big chair, 201 ash, afro, crosswalks, sidewalk art, seating & bus shelters, planters, hanging baskets New Trash Cans so exciting but intentional, more on BBB, etc
Downtown Tempe Busking Program
Downtown Tempe is special because of the people who spend time here — and that means you’re part of the placemaking too as a resident, employee and visitor! How? Pop into a small business you’ve been meaning to try, say hello to someone you don't recognize on your walk, pick up that stray piece of litter, report a streetlight that’s out using Tempe 311, become a regular at your nearest dive, start a club that meets in the public realm...the list goes on!
These little moments of care and connection help keep Downtown Tempe welcoming, vibrant, and full of personality. When we all do a small part, we help make this place feel like home.