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Archive for May 13th, 2008

Rehab proposed for McDowell & 7th Ave. historic building

May 13, 2008

[Source: Barbara Stocklin, Historic Preservation Officer, City of Phoenix] — City Historic Preservation Office staff continue to meet with representatives of Lawrence & Geyser Development about the proposed rehabilitation of the 1929 one-story brick Hurley Building at the northeast corner of McDowell Road and 7th Avenue, and a proposed new two-three story commercial infill project [...]

Arizona Town Hall to focus on affordable housing, Nov. 2-5

May 13, 2008

The 93rd Arizona Town Hall “Housing Arizona” will concentrate discussion on finding solutions for filling the need for workforce/affordable housing throughout the state.  The 93rd session, November 2-5, 2008, will be held at the Grand Canyon.  Attendance is by invitation only and space is limited.  If interested in attending this Town Hall, complete an application [...]

New height limits urged near airport

May 13, 2008

[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] — City officials want to change the 37-year-old rules that cap building heights near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  The plan, which will go before the planning commission on Wednesday and possibly to the City Council in June, would cap the size of future buildings at 700 feet in some [...]

Phoenix Visitor Information Center now open downtown

May 13, 2008

[Source: Lynn Ducey, Phoenix Busniess Journal] – The new Visitor Information Center in downtown Phoenix [made] its formal debut Monday with a public open house.  The facility is at 125 N. Second St., inside the Phoenix Convention Center.  The joint effort between the Arizona Office of Tourism and the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau [...]

City park supporters invite you to Election Night shindig, May 20

May 13, 2008

The Phoenix Parks and Preserves Initiative invites you to an an Election Night party and “thank you” to its supporters.  Light refreshments will be served.

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Place: North Mountain Visitors Center, 12950 N. 7th St., west side of 7th St. south of Thunderbird Rd.

To RSVP, click here or call [...]