Students Move in to Taylor Place(full article)

8/18/10

Say hello to 1,200 new Downtown residents!

Third Friday: Dad’s Night Out(full article)

6/17/10

This year, skip the hokey Father’s Day gift and take Dad out for Third Friday.

Central Phoenix Parks in Dire Straits(full article)

5/24/10

A recent Arizona Republic story tells the unraveling state of Encanto Park and others like it.

Sips and Grub | Beef Fried Rice at Hsin Café(full article)

4/27/10

Come for the beef, stay for the hip-hop.

ASU: Connecting with its Community(full article)

3/29/10

On April 1, ASU will hold the first of series of community dialogues at the Downtown Phoenix campus between 8 a.m. and noon.

City Dwelling | Living in 85004(full article)

3/15/10

For those seeking the ultimate urban Phoenix living experience, there is no better place than the chunk of Downtown Phoenix that is the 85004 ZIP code.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Tony A. on Zipcar(full article)

1/27/10

My name is Tony and I’m a Zipcar addict.

#CenPhoCamp Feedback(full article)

1/25/10

DPJ is encouraging those that attended CenPhoCamp to tweet their thoughts on the event. We’ll post the responses here, in hopes that the discussions continue and connections are furthered.

CenPhoCamp Brings Together Community, Small Businesses(full article)

1/19/10

CenPhoCamp, an unconference on January 23, is designed to allow small businesses to help small businesses.

Downtown Voices Coalition Gets Retrospective(full article)

1/14/10

For five years, Downtown Voices Coalition has helped change the face of Downtown. Now, they’ll take a look back on their progress as well as glimpse into the future of our neighborhoods.

2009: Downtown Phoenix Grew Up a Bit(full article)

1/04/10

With so much progress in a year (let alone during the big bad recession), it’s encouraging to see what’s happening in our city.

ASU Invites Community to Discuss Job Creation in Metro Phoenix on Friday(full article)

12/09/09

ASU’s College of Public Programs will host a forum to discuss job creation in the Phoenix area from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the A.E. England Building.

The Bearded Truth | ASU as a Partner(full article)

12/07/09

The once-lifeless capital city of Arizona has taken on a new look and feel recently, complete with a bustling Arizona State University campus in the heart of Downtown.

Arpaio at ASU: What Just Happened?(full article)

12/01/09

You’ve probably seen it on the news or the Twittersphere, which was blowing up with #ArpaioASU hashtags for most of the evening and into the next morning.

ASU Students Design Temp Use Project for Vacant Land in Downtown Phoenix(full article)

11/27/09

Low-cost ideas to transform vacant lots in Downtown Phoenix for temporary use until their development, will be presented at 11 a.m. Dec. 8 on the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus.

Brian Williams: News Anchor or Comedian?(full article)

11/19/09

If you’ve never seen Brian Williams outside of watching him host NBC Nightly News, the first thing you should know about him is that he’s very, very funny.

Recap of the Mayor’s State of Downtown Speech(full article)

11/18/09

On Tuesday, November 17, Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon took the stage at Civic Space Park for his sixth State of Downtown address.

LEEDing the Way in Downtown Phoenix(full article)

11/17/09

Last 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.

Third Friday Concert: Terra Firma and Big Fast Easy(full article)

11/16/09

Local bands Terra Firma and Big Fast Easy will rock Civic Space Park this Third Friday.

‘When in AZ’ Heads Outdoors(full article)

11/03/09

This Saturday, November 7, the ‘When in AZ’ crew returns with its biggest show yet, presenting seven acts on two stages at Civic Space Park.

Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Taste of Downtown(full article)

10/28/09

Great news! We are gearing up for our annual Taste of Downtown event in Downtown Phoenix.

Blog Action Day: ASU is Conserving Water Downtown(full article)

10/15/09

October 15 is Blog Action Day, and this year’s topic, climate change, got me thinking of how Downtown Phoenix is trying to make a difference.

Third Friday: A.E. England Gets Dedicated(full article)

10/14/09

It’s Third Friday this week, and what better way to wind down a hectic week than taking in a chill dedication of a historic building?

Cronkite School Pays Tribute to the Man(full article)

10/02/09

Several hundred students, faculty and community members were on hand for ASU’s tribute evening for the namesake of the journalism school on September 30.

First Friday: First @ Park (and a Whole Lot More)(full article)

10/01/09

Friday debuts First @ Park, where Civic Space’s businesses, arts spaces and, well, park space all come together in celebration of First Friday.

It All ‘Adds’ Up: Christoph Kaiser and His Garfield Neighborhood(full article)

9/23/09

Christoph 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.

Third Friday Concert: Sydney Sprague & Ash and the Impulse(full article)

9/17/09

This Third Friday’s concert at Civic Space Park will feature Scottsdale’s own Sydney Sprague and Ash and the Impulse.

Inside Downtown Voices Coalition(full article)

9/14/09

If you enjoy living, working or playing in Downtown Phoenix, chances are you owe a thank you to the Downtown Voices Coalition.

Adopt an Orphan Rail Station(full article)

8/28/09

As of this morning, METRO has enacted an Adopt-A-Station initiative along the light rail line.

Your Third Friday: Fair Trade Opening, NU at Heard(full article)

8/19/09

With options abound this Third Friday, it’s time to get out for more than a casual stroll through that gallery that was too packed a few Fridays back.

Downtown Event Introduces ASU Students to Art, Commerce and Culture(full article)

8/14/09

Downtown denizens are mixing business with pleasure at a weekend event that will introduce ASU students to the benefits of an urban lifestyle.

Fair Trade Café Opening New Location August 21(full article)

8/12/09

Fair Trade Café, everyone’s favorite easygoing, organic coffeehouse at Roosevelt Square, is opening its second location at Civic Park on Friday, August 21.

The Bearded Truth | August 10(full article)

8/10/09

A new academic year starts on August 24, which means that the 10,000 or so students that take classes on the Downtown Phoenix campus will be hanging out around campus more often. Of that number, over 1,000 will be living at Taylor Place – the new residence halls at 1st and Taylor streets.

Third Friday Concert Series at Civic Space(full article)

7/17/09

Today is Third Friday which means another free concert at the Downtown Civic Space Park at Central Avenue and Van Buren Street. The show, featuring Gospel Claws and Dry River Yacht Club, begins at 7:30pm.

Coffee With The Mayor(full article)

7/11/09

Skip Starbucks this Wednesday and head over to the Downtown Civic Space Park at Central Avenue and Van Buren Street for Mayor Phil Gordon’s Monthly Business Coffee Meeting. Join Mayor Gordon from 8:30 to 9:30am as he discusses the city’s 17-point plan in becoming America’s Greenest City, and be the first to tour the new building in the park.

Skylounge Hosts Mayor’s Monthly Mixer(full article)

6/18/09

Join Mayor Phil Gordon on Friday, June 19 for the next Mayor’s Monthly Mixer at Skylounge, 132 E. Washington St. The mixer will be from 5:30 to 7:30pm followed by the Third Friday Concert Series at the Dowtown Civic Space Park.

Councilman Nowakowski Hosts Free Movie At Civic Space(full article)

6/05/09

Councilman Michael Nowakowski invites you to a free movie at the Downtown Civic Space Park  featuring Casablanca on Friday, June 12. The park is located at 424 N. Central Ave and will begin at 8pm. The light rail stops just across the street at Van Buren Street and Central Avenue.

Civic Space Sculpture Engineering Forum This Friday(full article)

6/04/09

The engineering that went into the landmark sculpture at the new Downtown Civic Space Park will be featured at a forum at 6 p.m. Friday, June 5 at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.

Your Third Friday Options(full article)

5/14/09

There’s a rather large list of happenings for this month’s Third Friday festivities. Choose wisely, downtowners.

Up at the Clarendon Hotel, Phoenix Friday Nights is having a special rooftop sunset edition with grub from the brand spankin’ new Gallo Blanco on the ground level. It’s a 2-for-1: Check out the much-hyped foodstuff and meet your fellow Phoenicians. Win!

Senior Design Exhibit Opens May 1(full article)

4/22/09

Come celebrate the Senior Design Exhibit’s opening on May 1 from 7pm to 10pm, hosted by Arizona State University’s college of design students.

The Senior Design Exhibit is the culmination of a year-long research and design application process. Students are given the option to select a track of study. Those who join InnovationSpace partner with other disciplines to research, design and develop products that serve real societal needs. Those who pursue Visual Communication select current social issues and create dynamic visual campaigns to reach their individual goals.

Free Movie Night At Civic Space This Friday(full article)

4/21/09

Head over to the new Civic Space Park on Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm for a free movie night featuring The Dark Night.

The event is sponsored by Arizona State University students and is part of a larger safety initiative to encourage positive use of the brand-new park. Arrive early and you won’t need to bring your own snacks because free popcorn will be available on a limited basis. The movie will end around 10:30pm.

Student Embraces Diverse Urban Culture(full article)

4/20/09

A village of 75 people, an outside kitchen, a large mango tree overshadowing the house, a pet jaguar — this is where he grew up.

Urban and Metropolitan Studies senior Antonio Molina, 26, was raised in Honduras, two hours from the main city of San Pedro in central America.

Molina says his village wasn’t like what most picture, like little huts. His grandfather worked for a large cement company that provided housing. His grandfather was also a fisherman, carpenter and hunter. “He would come back with exotic animals from the jungle like a jaguar and a monkey,” Molina says.

Grand Opening Of Civic Space(full article)

4/18/09

Looks like the Civic Space is going to be a success, as hundreds of students, residents and curious visitors stopped by to celebrate the grand opening on April 16. There were giveaways, contests and a concert for the lucky attendees. See below for images.

First “Third Friday Concert Series” at Civic Space this Friday(full article)

4/17/09

Come celebrate Phoenix’s first “Third Friday Concert Series” on Friday, April 17 at the new Downtown Civic Space park. The free concert will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will feature Turn Back, O Man and The Matthew Reveles Band.

Celebrate Civic Space’s Grand Opening Thursday(full article)

4/16/09

Join your neighbors from downtown Phoenix at the grand opening of the new Civic Space Park on Thursday, April 16.

A community cookout hosted by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department begins at 11am, followed by the official opening ceremonies at 3pm. The celebration will end with a lighting of Janet Echelman’s “Her Secret is Patience” sculpture at 7:30pm. The full agenda of the events will be available at the park, printed on a limited supply of reusable souvenir shopping bags.

Arizona Center Mall Files For Bankruptcy(full article)

4/16/09

The high profile Arizona Center mixed-use development in downtown Phoenix filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, after its parent’s creditors balked at a debt-restructuring plan.

Civic Space Park Brings More Than Just A Little Green To Phoenix(full article)

4/13/09

The city of Phoenix, Arizona State University and community members will formally celebrate the grand opening of downtown’s newest park site, Downtown Civic Space Park, at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16. The official dedication event will be part of a full day of informal activities from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to introduce the park to the public. The park also will host live music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 as part of Third Friday activities in and around downtown.

Photos from new downtown art(full article)

4/13/09

After a few delays, Janet Echelman’s “Her Secret is Patience” is being installed for the Civic Space Park grand opening on April 16.

Janet Echelman sculpture being reinstalled(full article)

4/11/09

A quick look over to the ASU College of Public Programs website’s live webcam of the Downtown Phoenix Civic Space park shows that the long-awaited sculpture, “Her Secret is Patience”, is being reinstalled after a couple of delays.

Brian Williams to receive 26th Cronkite Award(full article)

4/09/09

Arizona State University announced on Monday that Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News,” will receive this year’s Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.

Williams will receive the 26th Cronkite Award on Nov. 18 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel from ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

D-Back’s Return Expected To Boost Downtown(full article)

4/06/09

Monday marks the return of Major League Baseball to downtown Phoenix with the Arizona Diamondbacks opening the 2009 season against the Colorado Rockies.

Opening Day and the subsequent 81 home games at Chase Field are expected to give a much needed economic boost to bars and restaurants surrounding the stadium.

Art Builds “Urban Campus”(full article)

4/06/09

Strong winds were no match for Malissa Geer’s months-long effort to organize the Downtown campus’ fourth-annual Urban Gallery Exhibition to bring ASU closer to the community.

The weather forced Geer, a University community-engagement liaison and the event’s organizer, to set up differently than planned, moving the outdoor stage inside the University Center to join the indoor stage. But the exhibition still helped to make the Downtown campus a true urban university, she said.

Civic Space Grand Opening(full article)

4/02/09

Great news! The Downtown Phoenix Civic Space Park will be officially opened on April 16th. Stop by the Downtown Phoenix Journal often, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on all of the happenings during the Grand Opening Weekend.