Placemaking
Cultivating vibrant, unique spaces, ranging from a city block to entire economic centers, that attract and benefit residents, businesses, and visitors
The process of Placemaking is about re-imagining our spaces so they have meaning for people who use them, and using spaces better for the people who live, work, learn, and visit there. Placemaking includes both spatial (public spaces used by the public: buildings, parks, bike/pedestrian paths, etc.) and experiential (our social and cultural experiences using them).
Arts and Culture Spaces
From Fiscal Year 2006-07 through Fiscal Year 2017-18, total public
participation in all programs offered by Mesa's three premier institutions (Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of
Natural History, and the i.d.e.a. Museum) totaled nearly 6.3 million - an average
of 569,000 each year – which provides a substantial and positive impact on
the number of visitors to downtown Mesa and local businesses. These
visitors energize Main Street and downtown, and their ancillary spending
(gas, food, lodging, parking, shopping, etc.) helps strengthen our local
economy.
Library Services
Mesa Public Library children’s program attendance saw an increase of 19% over the last year. The Library’s focus on early literacy efforts and increased children’s program offerings have contributed positively to this trend.
Dobson Ranch Library has especially seen a resurgence in
attendance in children's programs for ages 0-5 by 65%, indicating more engagement and revitalization of library use
in this community.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department
operates with 202 parks, 9 aquatic centers, 6 recreation centers, 2
professional baseball stadiums, a championship golf course, tennis center,
convention center, a 5,000-seat amphitheater, a cemetery, and oversight of
maintenance operations at all City owned properties. This uniquely organized
Department serves employees and citizens throughout ALL stages of life.
Recreation and Aquatics
Golf
Citywide network of on-street and off-street multi-use paths
This data set provides information on the city network of bike lanes and multi-use paths. More about the City's Bike and Pedestrian Program.