Phoenix seeks public input on Downtown Code
[Source: City of Phoenix] – The city of Phoenix Planning Department is seeking input on the city’s proposed Downtown Code. The Downtown Code, which is part of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, addresses design that impacts the public by establishing standards and guidelines that will allow projects to develop over time. It does not dictate architectural … Read more
Downtown Phoenix restaurant, District, focuses on Arizona-grown menu
[Source: Megan Finnerty, Arizona Republic] — Old Town Scottsdale prides itself on being filled with wine bars, restaurants, and clubs that are unique. Rarely is a chain the best option for dinner or a drink. And restaurants are increasingly adding produce to menus, highlighting for diners that they’ve come from neighboring farms such as Singh … Read more
University Public School in downtown Phoenix announces vacancies for students
University Public Schools, Inc. (UPSI) a non-profit organization that works in affiliation with Arizona State University announces vacancies for students in all grade levels for the 2010-1011 school year at the University Public School Phoenix, in partnership with Phoenix Elementary School District, located in the heart of downtown Phoenix at 735 E. Fillmore St. Prospective … Read more
Downtown Phoenix residents urged to comment on draft City budget, Feb. 16
The city of Phoenix is in the process of preparing its 2010-11 budget, which will include reductions to city programs and services of approximately $140 million. Residents in and around downtown Phoenix are invited to attend a District 7 community hearing to discuss the proposed budget before final decisions are made. The meeting will be … Read more
Downtown Phoenix Journal Weekly Recap (01-25-2010)
[Source: Si Robins, Downtown Phoenix Journal] — This past weekend, ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication was the hub of the first CenPhoCamp, an “unconference” aimed at uniting Valley residents with Central Phoenix businesses using this thing called the Internet. Several of DPJ’s braintrust, writers, and photographers were scattered about the building, all … Read more
CenPhoTV for the week of 01-22-2010
This week on cenphotv, tough spots for the light rail, a new gallery on roosevelt, cenpho camp, a walkabout, and a great place to talk to your neighbors.
Phoenix residents vow to fight cuts to city programs
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – As Phoenix leaders prepare to whittle $140 million in city services to help close a $245 million budget gap, neighbors say they are ready to fight for popular programs. The proposed cuts will be announced this week, and there will be public hearings next month at which residents can … Read more
