Meet at South Mountain Environmental Education Center

Park personnel will give us a brief introduction to South Mountain Park and environs.

Habitat personnel will give us an introduction to South Ranch and instructions for our construction tasks this morning. 

Construction—DRESS ACCORDINGLY!  Wear steel-toed boots or sneakers, work clothes.  We may be trussing a roof or landscaping or clearing a lot for a new house, as needed. 

 Habitat for Humanity staff will meet with us to tell us about the community, beyond hammering nails.  Included will be talks with staff and residents about qualifications for getting a home, who lives in South Ranch, the South Ranch homeowners association, the Stardust House, a walking tour of the community, etc

Discussion about policing and crime in South Phoenix, impact of changes underway, etc.  Officer Snodgrass has served in South Phoenix many years and will share his experience and expertise. 

We will learn all about the Phoenix Rio Salado Project, a major project long in planning and already underway, to restore the Salt River to its natural state.  We will also learn about the potential impact of this project “beyond the banks” of the riverbed as it cuts through the heart of South Phoenix.

Click HERE to see the area my group covered.

Council rep Johnson’s district includes South and Central Phoenix.  As a new council member, a retired police officer, a long-time South Phoenix resident, it will be very interesting for us to learn about his vision for the future of this area, and perception of its changes.

 We will learn about the city's plans for South Phoenix, the planning process itself, zoning, role of private developers, etc. Get your questions ready for an informative discussion!