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Joshua Bednarek


JOSHUA BEDNAREK is the Director of Planning and Development of the City of Phoenix. Josh was previously Planning and Development Department Assistant Director and has been with the City for more than 20 years, 15 of those years with the Planning and Development Department. During his time with Planning and Development, Josh oversaw the creation of the City's Transit-Oriented Development policy framework for expanding the light rail system and the related Walkable Urban Code, which supports pedestrian-friendly amenities, business opportunities and more diverse housing options. He oversaw the update of the City's General Plan in 2015, and as Director will oversee the current process of the 2025 update to that plan that will go before voters in November of 2024. Over the last five years, Josh has been promoted to Deputy Director and then Assistant Director within the department. During this time, Josh led the transition of Planning and Development's public meetings and hearings to virtual formats. He and his team members updated several sections of the Zoning Ordinance including an expansion of the Walkable Urban Code, enhancements to landscape requirements to address the City's tree and shade goals, and the allowance for interior suites with cooking facilities in new residential subdivisions. Josh has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona and a Master's Degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University.

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2025 Land Use Law Update


Total Credits: 5.5 CLE, 1 Ethics, 5.5 Real Estate Law Specialization

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Co-Sponsored by:
The American Planning Association- Arizona Chapter and The Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute
Location:
Tempe, AZ

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 - 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM MST-Arizona


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