2,000 U.S. Census jobs still remain in Maricopa County
[Source: Austen Sherman, Arizona Republic] – Opportunity still remains for those interested in applying for one of the more than 2,000 remaining U.S. Census jobs in Maricopa County. Lorene Georgianni, director of recruiting for the census’ downtown Phoenix office, said the number of applicants has been lower than expected so far for a total of … Read more
1931 bank building in downtown Phoenix headed for foreclosure
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – A downtown Phoenix 1931 bank building that was entangled in Mortgages Ltd.’s collapse appears headed for foreclosure. The 12-story Professional Building at 15 E. Monroe Street is scheduled to be auctioned on April 20, according to a notice of trustee sale filed at the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. The … Read more
MALLS R US returns Feb. 28, Phoenix Art Museum
MALLS R US: A contemplative investigation on mall culture and effect by Helene Klodawsky Date: Sunday, February 28, 2010 Time: 1 p.m. (doors at 12:30 p.m.) Place: Whiteman Hall, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix AZ 85004 Free Admission (ask for pass at front desk) Film introduction by Kimber Lanning, Director, Local First … Read more
Oakville Grocery to open downtown Phoenix CityScape store
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – A posh specialty-food store inspired by California’s wine country plans to open a second Arizona location. Oakville Grocery Co. will open a shop in downtown Phoenix’s CityScape project, company officials announced Monday. It will replace another proposed CityScape store, AJ’s Fine Foods. AJ’s parent company, Chandler-based Bashas’ Supermarkets Inc., … Read more
Downtown Phoenix Journal Weekly Recap
[Source: Si Robins, Downtown Phoenix Journal] — I’ve been thinking about seeing beloved members of the Downtown community leave town recently, and it had me realizing the bonds that we create in our daily lives in Downtown Phoenix, whether they be direct or indirect. This weekend we celebrated Natalie Morris‘ departure at the Urban Grocery and … Read more
ASU researcher outlines strategies to curb urban heat island (downtown Phoenix cited)
[Source: EurekaAlert] – Protect yourself from the summer sun is good advice to children who want to play outside on a hot summer day and it is good advice to cities as a way to mitigate the phenomenon known as urban heat island. For children, a hat, long sleeves and sun block provide protection. For … Read more
Proposed tax zones could benefit Phoenix Coyotes and Suns arenas
[Source: Mike Sunnucks, Phoenix Business Journal] – A measure put forward at the Arizona Legislature would allow the city of Glendale to create a special tax district to help the Phoenix Coyotes and Jobing.com Arena. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Weiers, R-Phoenix, also could allow the city of Phoenix to establish a similar tax … Read more
Downtown Phoenix summer camp for kids to help build engaged citizens
[Source: Arizona State University] – Parents who would like to help their children develop interpersonal and leadership skills while learning how to be engaged in their local communities have a new opportunity this summer. Arizona State University’s Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership (CCEL) is launching a Civic Engagement Summer Camp that will bring civic … Read more
