Phoenix, AZ
Municipality in Arizona
United States
Phoenix, AZ launches substance use and overdose dashboard
Phoenix has launched a new Substance Use and Overdose Dashboard to tackle the city's rising drug overdose crisis. The dashboard provides real-time data on suspected and fatal overdoses, including demographic information such as age, gender, and location, which helps in identifying high-risk areas and trends. This initiative, funded by opioid settlement dollars, aims to enhance public awareness, support targeted interventions, and ultimately reduce overdose deaths in the community
Phoenix, AZ
United States
Phoenix, AZ partners with Kando on AI-powered monitoring of its wastewater treatment infrastructure
Sixteen sensors were deployed at sewer drains throughout the city for a six-month pilot. Real-time data on changes in wastewater pH and temperatures caused by illegal dumping are sent to the Kando Pulse platform. Automated alerts help the city's wastewater team identify dumping incidents and isolate pollutants before they enter the treatment process. An internal dashboard provides an overview of system conditions and hotspots for dumping incidents.
Phoenix, AZ
United States
Phoenix, AZ deploys Sensor Industries devices for its toilet leak detection pilot program
City officials identified leaky toilets as a leading source of water loss in Phoenix. The pilot adds SI-Toilet sensors to restrooms in select city facilities, businesses, and college residence halls. SI-Toilet sends real-time leak alerts to maintenance staff for repairs and SI-Dash for system-wide monitoring. Leak detection technology is part of a Sustainable Desert Development Policy including drought-tolerant planting, improved irrigation, and efficiency checkups.
Phoenix, AZ
United States
Phoenix, AZ collaborates with Venture Café Phoenix on innovation challenge for water access
The city's first innovation challenge sought ideas for expanding public access to cold drinking water. Teams of up to six members developed their concepts during a five-hour hackathon. Participants presented their ideas to a panel of judges during a pitch competition open to the public. The winning team received $3,500, while the runners-up split $1,500 in cash. Phoenix and Venture Café Phoenix also promoted winner, runner-up, and audience choice solutions.
Phoenix, AZ
United States
Phoenix, AZ Shared Micromobility Program with Lime and Spin applies equitable lens to mobility
Phoenix conducted a three-year pilot with multiple e-scooter operators on downtown streets. The Shared Micromobility Program features Lime and Spin as licensed operators with fleets of up to 1,500 vehicles. Twenty percent of each operator's fleet includes bikes and e-bikes. The city's Street Transportation Department requires 30% of micromobility fleets to be deployed in Equity Zones with discounted rates for residents in transit deserts.
Phoenix, AZ
United States
Phoenix, AZ responds to shortage of skilled workers with recruiting and payment incentives
Bulk waste collection delays and public works vacancies led to new incentives. City employees with commercial driver's licenses earn an extra $3 per hour. Phoenix offers $2,500 to new solid waste equipment operators and $3,000 retention bonuses for current operators. New employees complete a first-in-the-nation apprenticeship program leading to their licenses. The Public Works Department also offers $5,000 incentives for a heavy equipment mechanic and an equipment service worker.
Phoenix, AZ
United States
Phoenix, AZ engages the public about infrastructure projects for general obligation bond funding
City departments published a list of potential projects for its first bond request since 2006. Community leaders formed eight committees in areas like House and Public Safety to narrow $1 billion in proposals. The general public provided additional feedback at virtual workshops, through the GOPHX online tool, or by posting with the #GOPHX2023 hashtag. City officials anticipate a request for $500 million in general obligation bonds during a 2023 election.
Phoenix, AZ
United States