City manager: Porsche dealership, bond open houses and new podcast among Glendale updates
Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts
Subscribe
Summary
In the city manager’s report at the Sept. 23 workshop, staff highlighted a new 60,000-square-foot Porsche dealership near Loop 101 and Bell Road, upcoming bond open houses beginning Sept. 25, the launch of a new city podcast and preparedness reminders for National Preparedness Month.
At the Sept. 23 Glendale workshop, City Manager Kevin Phelps summarized staff highlights including economic development news, public outreach and resident services.
Phelps said Porsche has selected a new 60,000-square-foot, Gen 5-design dealership near the Loop 101 and Bell Road and described it as a sign of the market’s strength in Glendale. "This 60,000 square foot Porsche gen 5 design facility is a premium destination for sales, service, and parts," he said.
Phelps also announced open-house meetings for residents to learn about the proposed bond election; the first session was scheduled for Sept. 25 at the Glendale Civic Center. He highlighted a new city podcast, Game On Glendale AZ, produced by city communications and available on major platforms, and summarized National Preparedness Month outreach encouraging residents to assemble basic preparedness kits.
Why this matters: The items signal economic activity (a major branded dealership), near-term opportunities for public input on a bond measure and civic engagement through new channels.
What was announced
- Economic development: Porsche dealership (Gen 5 facility, 60,000 sq. ft.) near Loop 101/Bell Road. - Public engagement: Bond-election open houses beginning Sept. 25; staff invited residents to meet with city staff to review bond details. - Communications: Launch of Game On Glendale AZ podcast (video versions on city YouTube/Facebook; audio on Spotify/Apple Podcasts). - Preparedness: Emergency management encouraged residents to prepare basic go-bags and other readiness steps for National Preparedness Month.
No formal action was requested by staff; these were informational items meant to inform council and the public of ongoing work and upcoming opportunities.