Americans undergoing lifestyle preference shift
[Source: Bill Cunniff, Chicago Sun Times] — Americans are undergoing a fundamental shift in where they want to live, work and play, says Christopher Leinberger of the Brookings Institute think-tank. ”This is not just a normal cyclical downturn,” he said. ”We’ve structurally overbuilt retail, office and housing, and we’ve done so in the wrong places.” … Read more
Phoenix named finalist for All-America City Award
[Source: City of Phoenix] – The National Civic League announced today that the city of Phoenix is one of 32 finalists for the 2009 All-America City Award. Phoenix is the only Arizona finalist in the 60th annual competition. A committee of 50 people worked collaboratively on the award application, including 30 community members and 20 … Read more
Phoenix District 4 crime summit, April 4
Vice Mayor Tom Simplot will host his annual crime summit from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Adam Diaz Center, 4115 W. Thomas Road. This year’s summit will bring together leading government officials — including Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, and Public Safety Manager Jack Harris — along … Read more
Light rail considers selling advertising
[Source: Mike Branon, East Valley Tribune] — Metro light rail is falling into a financial hole nearly a half-billion dollars deep because of the slumping economy, so it’s no coincidence the agency is considering selling advertising space on trains and stations. The Rail Management Committee, which meets Wednesday, first will discuss amending Metro’s no-ads policy. … Read more
Budget crisis impacts Explore Arizona shop in downtown Phoenix
[Source: Arizona Geological Survey] — AZGS has cancelled our agreement with the BLM to run the Explore Arizona outdoor information center in downtown Phoenix. Our last day will be April 3, with packing and moving going on the following week. In the meantime, all publications are on sale at 25% off (except for USGS, BLM, … Read more
Mayor and volunteers plant trees in downtown Phoenix
[Source: Deborah Stocks, ABC15] – Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon rolled up his sleeves Saturday to help fend off the effects of global warming. The mayor joined volunteers who were planting 40 trees in downtown Phoenix to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Valley Forward Association, an organization that promotes efforts to improve the environment and livability … Read more
CenPhoTV for the week of 3/27/2009
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