A Window on the Future of Phoenix with inCitu‍

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The City of Phoenix is rethinking how residents engage with development through its Office of Innovation. Partnering with inCitu, the City is using mobile augmented reality (AR) to let residents preview future projects by simply scanning a QR code (on-site or from home) without needing to download an app.‍

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Girasol Apartments: Affordable Housing in Focus

The Girasol Apartments, now under construction, will bring more than 70 affordable units to Phoenix, addressing a critical need for quality, secure housing. With inCitu AR, residents can see the buildings in 3D before the structure is complete, helping the community connect with the project early on and track progress during construction.‍

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3rd Street Rio Salado Bike & Pedestrian Bridge‍

The Rio Salado Bridge and Pathway, planned for 3rd Street, will connect neighborhoods across the Salt River, creating safer routes for cyclists and pedestrians while improving access to parks and downtown. The project design was chosen from three proposals through a public engagement process, ultimately combining a public art focus from one proposal with the bridge design from another to reflect community input. By sharing the design in AR, the city is ‘closing the loop’, allowing residents and stakeholders to see the results of their engagement, and how this new link will reshape mobility, recreation, and public gathering space in the city.‍

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A New Model for Participation‍

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With these immersive activations, Phoenix’s Office of Innovation is investing in making city planning more transparent and collaborative. Bringing future projects into the present will help residents engage, provide feedback, and share in shaping a more inclusive and connected city. Follow the Office of Innovation for updates as the projects unfold.