Canal Oriented Development Dissertation Survey

As part of a dissertation in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University this survey asks questions about how and what is important for the implementation of Canal Oriented Development (COD) in the Phoenix region. Phoenix has over 181 miles of canals crossing through the metropolitan area helping to sustain the area’s way of life. The canal system which is designed for the movement of water from reservoir to home also potentially presents the unique opportunity for creating areas of recreation and nodal density, yet much of the canal system in this regard is unused, underused or abused.

Name

Company name/organization *

Your company’s core business? *

How do you view the canal?

Eyesore

Asset

Indifferent

Opportunity

Are you aware of proposals that have been made to revamp and develop the canal banks?

Yes

No

Can you further explain those proposals if you are aware of canal development proposals?

As a real estate development proposal how do you see the canals?

Untapped Asset

Undevelopable

Indifferent

Can you further explain your answer to the previous question?

How do you feel the development potential for canals in valley is (1 being the strongest and 5 being the weakest)

What would it take to for development to happen on the canals (most important aspect)

Tax incentives

Increased assistance from the City/Country

Community

Financial support

Can you further explain why you chose your answer you did in the last question?

What do you see as the major hindrance/hurdle to canal development?

What would you see as the most important factor for creating a successful canal development project, besides a financial return on investment?

Cultural amenities

Pedestrian activity

Growth around development

Connection to the water

In your opinion what is the most important outcome resulting from a successful canal oriented development?

What use is more important to the success of the COD?

Residential development

Commercial development

In regards to your previous answer, why do feel one is more important than the other?

How important is actual access to the water for a successful COD (1 being the very important and 5 being not important)

Even though Phoenix is a unique example is it important to have successful case studies from across the nation? (1 being the very important and 5 being not important)

Is the impact of water an important development mechanism in the Phoenix region as a guide to Phoenix development? (1 being the most important and 5 being the least important)

How important of a asset is the Scottsdale Waterfront to the Valley? (1 being very important and 5 being not important)

Do you feel the Scottsdale Waterfront is an economic success?

Yes

No

Indifferent

Do you feel the Scottsdale Waterfront is cultural success?

Yes

No

Indifferent

Depending on your awareness of the Scottsdale Waterfront can you tell me what you feel works and doesn’t work in the design of the Waterfront?

Is there any additional comments you would like to add about the potential for development on the canal banks?