Dam power promoted era of Valley growth
[Source: Ryan Randazzo, Arizona Republic] — One hundred years ago today, cheap power gave Phoenix a jolt. Until Oct. 1, 1909, the city of 11,000 relied on gas lanterns and electricity from small wood- and gas-burning power plants. But on that day, the homes and businesses in Phoenix received their first cheap, free-flowing electricity from … Read more
Moody’s lowers ratings outlook on City of Phoenix to negative
[Source: Wall Street Journal] — Moody’s Ratings Service lowered its ratings outlook on the city of Phoenix, Arizona, to negative, citing ongoing revenue declines and expected tax-base losses in the city, which will weaken its credit profile. Arizona’s largest city, and the fifth most populous in the U.S., is in the midst of a severe … Read more
Economic benefits of downtown Phoenix’s TGen more than doubled in 2 years
[Source: Betty Beard, Arizona Republic] — A new study shows that TGen, the downtown Phoenix-based bioscience research group, last year produced about $8 for every $1 invested by the state — more than twice its economic benefits of two years earlier. The study by the Tripp Umbach company in Pittsburgh estimates that the 2008 economic … Read more
The mayor (of Sacramento) speaks out about downtown Phoenix
From an article in the Sacramento Press about the possibility of a new sports arena in downtown Sacramento… “[Mayor Kevin] Johnson also pointed to his time as an NBA player, which he said he doesn’t talk about a whole lot. ‘I lived in Phoenix when there was no arena downtown, and I was also part … Read more
Deadline nears to register to vote for Nov. 3 special Phoenix City Council elections
Monday, Oct. 5, is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 city of Phoenix special City Council vacancy election and runoff election. In these elections, voters in City Council Districts 3 and 6 will elect City Council members. To be eligible, a person must be a registered voter and reside within … Read more
Changes in management, direction afoot at downtown Phoenix’s Modified Arts
[Source: Martin Cizmar, Phoenix New Times] – Kimber Lanning, the prominent Phoenix record store owner turned community activist, has released a statement saying she plans to step away from her Roosevelt Row gallery/venue, Modified Arts. Lanning has become more and more involved in big-time community planning issues in recent years and says she plans to … Read more
Downtown Phoenix medical school growth in limbo
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – University officials are putting the final touches on plans to build a $164 million building that will expand downtown Phoenix’s medical school and high-profile biomedical campus. But the project is stuck in political limbo and it’s unclear if construction crews will break ground in February, as planned. “It will … Read more
Midtown Phoenix mid-century building imploded
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