Phoenix currently covers more than 517 square miles and continues to grow. It has a long history of promoting sustainable development through the use of zoning codes and land use policies driven by the General Plan.
Listed below are links to information on some of the ways the city is managing some of its geographic areas as an indicator of its land stewardship.
An important part of the process are the village planning committees, information on which is listed in the Related Links at left.
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| Rio Salado Beyond the Banks Area Plan | Tres Rios Constructed Wetlands Demonstration Project |
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