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Phoenix debates land use near light-rail stations
The City of Phoenix is holding a forum to get citizen input on land use planning near light rail stations. For the Camelback/Central Ave light rail station, the forum is being held at the Days Inn at 502 W Camelback Rd on Thursday at 6:30pm.
Help make the Valley a better place
The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com have an online utility for residents to report issues affecting quality-of-life in their neighborhoods. Called “ValleyFix Phoenix,” people can submit suggestions to help make our city a better place to live for all.
METRO light rail western extension open house set for tomorrow
METRO light rail is holding an open house on their I-10 West extension that would travel west along Washington and Jefferson Streets from Central Ave, toward the State Capitol, and through the St. Matthew neighborhood immediately west of the Capitol. The open house is set for tomorrow (Tuesday, July 19) starting at 6:00pm at Neighborhood Ministries, 1918 W. Van Buren Street. [updated since original post]
Valley Forward’s Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony is September 17
Valley Forward Association’s 31st Annual Environmental Excellence Awards program, held in partnership with SRP for the tenth consecutive year, is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2011, at The Westin Kierland.
Civic Space Park brings feel of small neighborhood park to heart of downtown Phoenix
The Civic Space Park is featured in an article on the Next American City blog and we feature a little bit of that post here.
Construction on 1st Street to start soon
Beginning on Monday, the City of Phoenix will begin construction of pedestrian enhancements on 1st Street between Fillmore and McKinley as well as Pierce between Central and 1st St.
Updates from the Midtown Museum District Neighborhood Association
Our friends and neighbors to the north in the Midtown Museum District have sent out an update of things happening in their neighborhood: July is National Hot Dog Month and National Ice Cream Month. Three cheers for July! Tomorrow, July 17th is National Ice Cream Day. The Pink Spot at 49 W Thomas is celebrating … Read more