Valley Metro raises bus & light rail fares by 50 cents to $1
[Source: Chris Kline, ABC15] — Valley Metro officials have approved a rate hike for bus and train tickets in the Phoenix area. The hike was approved during a board of directors meeting on Thursday. The price of a one-way bus/train ticket will go up 50 cents on July 1, from $1.25 to $1.75. An all-day … Read more
Glendale rethinking light-rail path to Phoenix
[Source: Rebekah L. Sanders and Scott Wong, Arizona Republic] — Glendale is pushing to change the route of the first light-rail line planned for the West Valley, seeing greater value in taking the line to the city’s bustling stadium district than its quaint downtown. But it’s likely an uphill battle, as Phoenix officials say they … Read more
Parking meter fees go up in downtown Phoenix
In this Cronkite News Service report, parking meters in downtown Phoenix will be expanding their hours and their prices.
Commingled names give metro Phoenix ‘hoods hip ID
[Source: Scott Craven, Arizona Republic] — All fashionable cities have them: those too-cool abbreviations that define neighborhoods based on where they’re located. There’s Lodo (Lower Downtown) in Denver, Soma (South of Market) in San Francisco, and the most famous, New York’s Tribeca (Triangle Below Canal Street). It’s time for the Valley to join the urban … Read more
Household utility help available for Phoenix low income residents
[Source: City of Phoenix] – Qualified Phoenix residents may be eligible to participate in the city of Phoenix Utility Repair and Replacement Program. The program, coordinated by the city’s Human Services Department, provides emergency repair and replacement services to low-income households. Eligible applicants may receive services including water heaters, air conditioners (minor repairs), cooking stoves, … Read more
Urban farming topic of Radiate Phoenix event at Maizie’s, March 31
[Source: Radiate Phoenix] — Spring has sprung and the desert is in bloom. The perfect time to gather at Maizie’s outside patio to hear Greg Peterson, founder of Urban Farm, talk about community gardens and urban farming. For ideas allowed to grow can sprout into concepts that can change the world… Date: Tuesday, March 31 Time: 5:30 … Read more
Downtown Phoenix lot to stay empty
[Source: Salvador Rodriguez, ASU Web Devil] — The sandlot near Taylor Place on the Downtown campus may stay vacant for at least another year despite city attempts to attract developers, a Phoenix official said. The city put out a request for proposals almost two years ago to develop the property, which is managed by the … Read more
Midtown Museum District association to meet March 25
The Midtown Museum District Neighborhood Association will meet on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Century Plaza Condominiums, Central and Osborn. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. Vice Mayor Tom Simplot will be the keynote speaker. After the meeting, there will be an opportunity to view the Century Plaza condos. The next social … Read more
