Rio Salado habitat a lush revival in heart of Phoenix
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – The Rio Salado habitat project, just south of downtown Phoenix, is a hidden jewel of nature that attracts egrets, ospreys and more than 200 other bird species – but relatively few people. That may be about to change after today, when the city opens the final 1.5 miles of … Read more
Four metro Phoenix towns make Most Foreclosure-Ridden list (including #1)
Forbes Magazine has named its list of America’s Most Foreclosure-Ridden Towns. Four of the 20 are suburbs of Phoenix. And the “winners” are: #11 ~ Maricopa, AZ #8 ~ Buckeye, AZ #2 ~ Tolleson, AZ #1 ~ Queen Creek, AZ
Valley women bring London cabs to downtown Phoenix streets
[Source: Brandy Aguilar, 3TV] — By the way the car looks, you would think you were driving around the streets of London. Ok… so maybe it is downtown Phoenix but the car is the latest import from across the pond. Debby Marcum, aka “The Diva,” and her business partner, Lisa Schifano, aka “The Duchess” … Read more
Radiate Phoenix to discuss ASU as community partner, 4/28
[Source: Claudia Bullmore, Radiate Phoenix] – Join us in welcoming Malissa Geer as she shares ASU Downtown’s efforts to integrate into this community. Malissa is the Community Engagement Liaison from the Office of the University Vice President at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus and helps this significant downtown entity contribute to downtown’s placemaking efforts. … Read more
Viewpoint: Downtown park’s details, sculpture a nod to Phoenix’s future
[Source: Arizona Republic] — A gigantic swirl of metal mesh floats in the sky, rising nearly 100 feet into the air. Designed by artist Janet Echelman, the sculpture has the evocative name, “Her Secret is Patience.” The sight is all the more amazing because it almost never happened. In the midst of questions about construction … Read more
Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Phoenix’s Morin House, April 29
Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the M. Edward Morin House, Wednesday, April 29, 2009: Open House ~ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Short Program ~ 6 p.m. Originally located at 1115 N. 2nd St. in the Evans Churchill neighborhood, this threatened historic structure was moved through the streets of downtown Phoenix during the wee hours … Read more
Stimulus money sought for downtown Phoenix Central Station, park and rides, shade
[Source: Mike Sunnucks, Phoenix Business Journal] — Phoenix-area cities are lobbying for federal stimulus money to fix up the Central Avenue transit center in downtown Phoenix; build park and ride lots in Scottsdale, Mesa, Goodyear, and Avondale; and create more shade structures at Metro light rail and bus stops. The city of Phoenix is spearheading … Read more
Arizona Center mall in downtown Phoenix files for bankruptcy
[Source: Max Jarman, Arizona Republic] — The high profile Arizona Center mixed-use development in downtown Phoenix filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, after its parent’s creditors balked at a debt-restructuring plan. The Arizona Center, Tucson Mall, Sierra Vista Mall, and two other local shopping centers were among 158 properties that filed separately for protection … Read more
