Recap of the Mayor’s State of Downtown Speech
11/18/09 • by Si RobinsOn Tuesday, November 17, Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon took the stage at Civic Space Park for his sixth State of Downtown address.
City Contacts
Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Public Housing Goes Green(full article)
9/30/09
Hard work is paying off — $3.4 million to be exact. The city was just notified, once again, that the Housing Department was awarded a competitive ARRA grant.
Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Tourism and You(full article)
9/23/09
Literally, for Phoenix, strength is in numbers. An increased number of visitors and conventions to the area will strengthen local economic recovery efforts.
Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Get Out and Volunteer(full article)
9/16/09
We anticipate covering about 230 miles on area roads to attend Make A Difference Day projects. The message we like to send is that every individual can make a difference.
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.
Mayor Gordon’s Blog | A Bad Week for the Bad Guys, a Good Week for Everyone Else(full article)
9/02/09
When I first became Mayor, I listed my three priorities — and my priorities for Phoenix — as public safety, education and jobs. Nearly six years later, those remain our priorities. And, it’s no accident that I always list public safety first.
Radiate Phoenix: The City’s Future(full article)
9/01/09
Those interested in the future of the city of Phoenix met at Hanny’s last week to mingle with city planners in attempts to gauge what will happen here over the next 40-odd years.
More good news about light rail ridership(full article)
1/22/09
I just read an encouraging article at azcentral.com, reporting that: “The airport initially expected that a daily average of 600 to 700 people would use the new transit connection from the train stop at 44th and Washington streets in Phoenix. But with Metro service not even a month old, Sky Harbor says the average is 850 people [...]



