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Central Phoenix Transportation Framework Study
- 7/23/10On July 19 and 20, focus groups looked at the future transportation needs of “Central Phoenix.”
Christine Cassano: Recasting the Local Art Scene
- 7/08/10This Friday, Phoenix artist Christine Cassano is shaking up the local art scene in two significant ways.
Ten Historic Phoenix Districts Added to the National Register
- 6/24/10On June 10, 2010, the Keeper of the National Register accepted the nominations for 10 Central Phoenix historic districts.
The Economic Impacts of Buying Local
- 6/14/10Local First Arizona’s recent study proves local spending makes a difference.
Crazy Curve Gets Creative for Melrose Community Garden Project
- 5/28/10The Seventh Avenue Merchants Association needs your help to make a community garden possible in the Melrose District.
Promoting Our Paradise: The Modern Phoenix Home Tour
- 4/01/10This year’s Modern Phoenix Home Tour returns April 11, and promises to be the most successful yet.
ASU: Connecting with its Community
- 3/29/10On April 1, ASU will hold the first of series of community dialogues at the Downtown Phoenix campus between 8 a.m. and noon.
Lucky Number 7th (Ave)
- 3/05/10If you’re heading to the m7 Street Fair, check out the locally owned businesses that are making this neighborhood one of the hottest in town.
Eating Local, Studying Global
- 2/16/10A familiar face of the local food movement, Natalie Morris, has been given the opportunity of a lifetime: to study at the renowned University of Gastronomic Sciences in Parma, Italy.
The ‘Coolest’ House in Phoenix
- 2/09/10GeOasis has developed a unique solution on display in a historic home that meets the Valley’s home cooling and heating needs using the solar energy stored just below our feet.
Three New ‘R’s: Rezone, Reuse and Revitalize — The City of Phoenix’s Adaptive Reuse Program
- 12/22/09Over the past two years, amidst all the new buildings popping up, Downtown Phoenix has quietly become a national leader in promoting adaptive reuse.
An Unexpected Connection: Jeff Moriarty Talks with the Phoenix Community Alliance
- 12/21/09On December 17, Jeff Moriarty discussed how social media can reveal Phoenix’s hidden personality at the Phoenix Community Alliance’s annual membership meeting.
Santa is ‘Swingin’ into Town on December 17
- 12/15/09Tis the season for friends, family and fun. Come and experience all these and more at Get Your Phx-Mas on December 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Phoenix Metro Retro.
Forty Years of Moving the Valley Forward
- 12/14/09Valley Forward Association brings business and civic leaders together for thoughtful public dialogue on regional issues.
The Man Behind the Mural: Roy Sproule and the Valley Youth Theater Mural
- 12/04/09Amidst the new construction, public art projects and restaurant openings throughout Downtown Phoenix, one local artist made a big impact with little more than a brush, some paint and a desire to create.
Local First Arizona: Shopping Local is Shopping Green
- 11/19/09Not only was Greenbuild an opportunity to promote the virtues of shopping locally, it was also an opportunity for Local First Arizona to connect with many green-business owners in Arizona.
LEEDing the Way in Downtown Phoenix
- 11/17/09Last week’s Greenbuild Conference wasn’t all about trade show booths and talks. Of particular interest to DPJ readers was a tour of five urban infill sites in downtown Phoenix.
Urban Cookies: Cookies and Caring on 7th Street
- 11/13/09For the past four years, Shaun and Brady Breese have brought smiles to the residents of Central Phoenix with Urban Cookies.
¡Bienvenidos Here!: A Night of Food, Film, Music and Conversation
- 11/10/09¡Bienvenidos Here! is an initiative of ASU’s art and community class taught by Gregory Sale. It is intended to encourage the bridging of the ASU community with Phoenix, specifically the Garfield district.
Treasure Hunt on the Metro — November 14
- 11/09/09PHX ART Treasures on the METRO will showcase the arts and cultural opportunities on and around Phoenix’s light rail line on November 14.
Kyle Jordre: Living in Color
- 10/26/09Kyle Jordre’s artist’s statement opens with “When I paint, I get lost.” He may get lost in his paintings, but they have helped him find himself and his place in Downtown Phoenix.
Mayor’s Breakfast: A Celebration of Phoenix’s Historic Warehouse District
- 10/16/09The Downtown Phoenix Historic Building & Warehouse Tour was a great experience that highlighted a few of the many hidden assets of Downtown Phoenix.
Growing a Community in Central Phoenix: Abraham James
- 10/05/09What started as a way to reconnect with his past, has led Abraham James to connect with his central Phoenix community in ways he never imagined.
It All ‘Adds’ Up: Christoph Kaiser and His Garfield Neighborhood
- 9/23/09Christoph Kaiser is helping to rebuilding Garfield one house at a time. Once an epicenter of gang activity and urban blight in Downtown Phoenix, Kaiser’s houses are now at the heart of Garfield’s resurgence, and among the coolest in Downtown Phoenix.
New Ideas and Old Buildings: Grand Avenue Adaptive Reuse Tour
- 9/22/09On Saturday, September 26, a handful of adaptive reuse projects will be highlighted during the Grand Avenue Festival.
Inside Downtown Voices Coalition
- 9/14/09If you enjoy living, working or playing in Downtown Phoenix, chances are you owe a thank you to the Downtown Voices Coalition.
Behind the Counter: Lindsay Cates at Stinkweeds
- 9/07/09Stinkweeds owner Kimber Lanning can often be found in and around the record store, but she relies on a committed staff to keep things humming. One of these people is store manager Lindsay Cates.
New Kids on the Block: Bioscience High School
- 9/04/09Rising from the empty lots south of Roosevelt Row, Bioscience High School is an exciting addition to Downtown Phoenix.
After Hours Creative — Recreating Downtown One Lot at a Time
- 8/24/09While attending a recent Get Your Phx event, attendees agreed the After Hours building is the only example of a small-scale, multi-use infill development around Downtown Phoenix.
