Real Impact
Real Outcomes.
A balanced approach to development.
Our role is simple: help make projects better.
Through early engagement and thoughtful input, we help:
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Identify challenges before they become problems
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Strengthen project design and community fit
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Build trust between developers and the community
We also support the broader Deer Valley area through partnerships with schools, public safety, parks, and local events—because strong communities are built beyond development alone.
Deer Valley continues to grow and evolve. New development brings opportunity—but it also brings important decisions that impact traffic, infrastructure, and quality of life.
Friends of Deer Valley works to ensure that growth is thoughtful, balanced, and aligned with the needs of the community.
We believe development should strengthen Deer Valley—not just expand it.
Growth is happening. The question is—how.
Smart Development
We review proposed projects with a focus on long-term impact—looking at traffic, density, open space, and how each development fits within the broader Deer Valley area.
Community Voice
We provide meaningful, informed input from residents, businesses, and stakeholders—bringing those perspectives into the process early, before decisions are finalized.
Collaboration
We work constructively with developers to strengthen projects, identify concerns early, and help create outcomes that benefit both the community and future growth.
Get Involved
Community input matters—and your voice plays a role in shaping the future of Deer Valley.
Whether you want to stay informed, attend meetings, or engage with upcoming projects, there are opportunities to get involved.
Be part of shaping Deer Valley
Latest Updates & Deer Valley News
Friends of Deer Valley
Neighborhood Clean Up Day
Friends of Deer Valley is partnering with Honor Health to host a Neighborhood Cleanup Day on Saturday, November 21 — the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Volunteers will gather to help beautify the Deer Valley region, continuing FDV’s tradition of community stewardship.
City Launches Community Survey
The City of Phoenix is ready to launch the community survey. This survey asks questions on a wide range of topics around life in our community, from what residents think is working, to where they see a need for improvement, providing feedback that is used to calculate ongoing satisfaction scores. The survey is one more way to gather information from residents in our effort to more holistically understand neighborhood issues and enhance our responsiveness to community priorities.
The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and is available in both English and Spanish. The survey system sets response targets based on Census data to ensure community representation. Survey responses will be anonymous.
The survey is served up to residents on various websites and social media platforms. Residents can also respond to the survey directly with this link.
Review City of Phoenix Planning and Zoning Projects
Here you can view the current development narrative, or plan of rezoning and development for the site, and other related documents. Click Here.
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