South Central Collaborative

Attention South Central Developers!

The City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development is hosting a community meeting about an upcoming redevelopment opportunity. The meeting will be at the southeast corner of Central and Broadway on March 11. Details below in the flyers. Hope to see you there!

🚇 Exciting times ahead!

Valley Metro is thrilled to invite you to the Train Testing Milestone Community Celebration on March 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Central Ave. and Baseline Park-and-Ride in Phoenix.

This event celebrates the first trains testing along the entire light rail alignment of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project. Join us for a day of festivities and witness the progress we've made in enhancing our city's transit system. Learn more about the event here: https://www.valleymetro.org/event/train-testing-milestone-community-celebration/2025/03/08?utm_source=social&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=&utm_content=ap_ymebrocawr

Photos via Valley Metro

🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Pastor Jeffrey Walker 🌟
📍 President of the Executive Board, South Central Collaborative

Meet Pastor Jeffrey Walker, a guiding light in South Central Phoenix. As the president of the South Central Collaborative (S.CC), Pastor Walker brings wisdom, humility, and a deep commitment to uplifting underserved communities.

💡 What makes him shine:
Pastor Walker is a voice for those often overlooked—people living in poverty, experiencing homelessness, or working tirelessly to make ends meet. His leadership has been instrumental in creating a shared vision for the South Central Corridor, ensuring that residents and small businesses thrive through transformative development projects.

🏡 Background:
Originally from Rochester, NY, Pastor Walker’s journey has been one of purpose and impact. From spearheading affordable housing initiatives for low-income seniors to advocating for inclusive community transformation, he brings decades of experience and a heart for service.

✨ Vision for the future:
Pastor Walker dreams of a vibrant South Central community with walkable neighborhoods, affordable housing, and opportunities for all. His work ensures residents not only stay but thrive for generations to come.

Stay tuned as we spotlight more incredible leaders shaping the future of South Central Phoenix!

Read his full feature on the S.CC Blog!
https://www.southcentralcollaborative.com/blog/meet-pastor-jeffrey-walker

Meet Pastor Jeffrey Walker — South Central Collaborative In our initial Spotlight - we'd like to introduce current President - Pastor Jeffery Walker.

🚀 Exciting progress is happening in South Central Phoenix!

Join us for the South Central Collaborative Meeting on February 19, 2025, as we advance the South Central Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Implementation project.

This initiative focuses on:
1️⃣ Developing Character Area Standards that reflect community identity.
2️⃣ Creating an Infrastructure Needs Assessment & Recommendations to support growth.
3️⃣ Addressing the Affordable Housing Gap to reduce displacement.
4️⃣ Promoting Equitable Economic Development to drive community wealth creation.
📅 When: Feb 19, 2025
📍 Where: Raza Development Fund - 410 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85040

Your voice is critical as we work together to create a vibrant, connected future. Let’s turn vision into action!