Along Phoenix light rail, IHOP is a place and a thing you do
[Source: "Lack of rail restrooms stirs anger," Jim Walsh, Arizona Republic] You might want to think twice about that extra cup of coffee before jumping on the Metro light rail, especially in Mesa or central Phoenix. While in many respects the new Metro line gets glowing reviews from riders, it gets a big thumbs down … Read more
Downtown Voices statement on La Luz del Mundo Church zoning variances
Zoning Administrator City of Phoenix Planning Department 200 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 Dear Sir/Madam: The following letter is in reference to two zoning cases (ZA-727-08-7 and ZA-728-08-7) that are scheduled to be heard on January 22, 2009. The Downtown Voices Coalition (DVC) was incorporated in 2004 to advocate for a sustainable Phoenix with, … Read more
Phoenix arts advocates scramble to protect at-risk groups
[Source: Arizona Citizens for the Arts] — Phoenix arts advocates, like supporters of numerous other programs facing the spectre of significant budget cuts, have expressed concern for the following programs “on the chopping block:” Pueblo Grande Museum is facing proposed reductions including elimination of a museum curator, museum assistant, two museum aides, a secretary and … Read more
“Ambassador” who doesn’t “conspire” against downtown Phoenix
[Source: "The Beta on Downtown Phoenix," A Change in the Wind blog] – While visiting Phoenix recently, learned a useful new phrase — “the beta.” Learned it from the proprietor at Conspire, a very cool coffeeshop-arthouse-neighborhood collective said to have the best coffee in town. Conspire was once an ordinary house, but has become a … Read more
Phoenix Country Club to end men-only dining
[Source: Jan Buchholz, Phoenix Business Journal] — Phoenix Country Club and the Arizona Attorney General have reached a settlement in a discrimination lawsuit that will open all of the club’s dining facilities to all members and their guests “regardless of sex.” The discrimination lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Terry Goddard in September, alleged that Phoenix … Read more
Mystery novels anchored in Phoenix
[Source: Bonnie Henry, Arizona Daily Star] – He works in a city with seemingly perpetual gray skies and writes a column on the economy — an even gloomier subject these days. But Jon Talton, former columnist with the Arizona Republic and now with the Seattle Times, is keeping history-professor-turned-detective David Mapstone and his snoopings firmly planted … Read more
Jan. 27 is last chance to comment on Phoenix’s proposed 2009-10 budget
The city of Phoenix is in the process of preparing its 2009-10 budget, which will include reductions to city programs and services of more than $162 million. Residents are invited to attend community hearings to discuss the proposed budget before final decisions are made. There also will be a special hearing for seniors. Beginning Tuesday, … Read more
CenPhoTV for the week of 1/23/2009
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