To sustain an exceptional quality of life for Chandler residents, preservation and enhancement of neighborhoods is paramount. These approaches ensure that all neighborhoods remain safe and vibrant. High-quality housing developments and amenities shape the character of our community. Engaging residents, developers and stakeholders provide opportunities to achieve this goal, while maintaining each neighborhood’s distinct character.
Unique and vibrant communities with:
- Destinations for people to live with an emphasis on diverse housing products for home ownership.
- Designated housing corridors for infill and redevelopment projects that create housing, employment and retail uses.
- Land trusts that create affordable, high-quality workforce housing options for students, teachers and young professionals.
- Projects that promote reinvestment in traditional neighborhoods through infrastructure and park maintenance that support cleanliness and community pride.
- Innovative neighborhood engagement programs and partnerships with Chandler schools to develop investments and enhance neighborhoods.
- Advocacy that seeks to protect neighborhoods from state legislative impacts and commercial blight.
Future Focus
The General Plan Update for voters to approve in 2026 will lay out the community's long-term aspirations, articulate its vision and guide physical, economic and social development decisions. Concurrently, Chandler’s Comprehensive Housing Plan seeks to align housing strategies with economic development goals and workforce needs.
