Court verdict rejects activist’s appeal citing negative effects of parking lot
The City of Phoenix has won its case to keep its parking lot on the same block formerly occupied by the Sahara/Ramada Inn.
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.
Bike to Work Day in Downtown Phoenix – April 20th
The City of Phoenix and Maricopa County invite bike and multi-modal bike commuters to a downtown Phoenix celebration.
Downtown Phoenix Green Group to Host Berkeley Expert
The director of sustainable design at the University of California-Berkeley, Josiah Cain, is expected to talk about global development trends, ecological urbanism and innovative ways to manage water in dry climates.
The Centennial Way project and the issues of shade in downtown Phoenix
Architect Taz Looman makes case for NATURAL shade in the urban core.
Phoenix residents urged to complete U.S. Census form
[Source: City of Phoenix] – If you have not mailed back your census form, it’s not too late — just fill it out and mail it back. If you didn’t receive a form, here’s the number to call: 1-866-872-6868. Why? The U.S. Constitution requires that the census — a count of everyone living in the … Read more
Artist creates downtown Phoenix First Friday mural, over and over again
[Source: Sadie Jo Smokey, Arizona Republic] – For First Fridays on Roosevelt Row, getting noticed is practically a mantra. Artists and advertisers take the idea to new heights. Depending on the month, models wearing portable LCD screens advertising products mingle with the crowd. Vehicles touting an energy drink drive loops around the festivities. Groups of … Read more
