In November 2006, a team of ASU College of Design architects and urban planners presented the Capitol Mall Centennial Plan to the Legislative Governmental Mall Commission. The plan makes key infrastructure and landscape recommendations directed toward the goal of revitalizing the Capitol Mall District as Arizona prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2012. The Legislative [...]
[Source: Connie Cone Sexton, Arizona Republic] — A museum that hearkens to the layered cultural spirit of the former Phoenix Madison Square Garden will be unveiled today in a new building where the downtown popular arena once stood. The old building, which had been home to boxing and wrestling matches but also musical shows and [...]
From the Jan. 4 2006 Scottsdale Republic editorial (”Scottsdale finally getting significance of its history“) comes this tidbit…
“Taliesin West definitely is worth preserving. The first step to protecting important buildings is formally acknowledging their significance. Communities can’t take landmarks for granted. Witness the heartache and frustration many people have experienced over last year’s demolition of [...]
Dear Mayor Gordon:
Please find enclosed an information packet on the Madison Square Garden including our architect’s rendering showing the feasibility of incorporating the Garden into existing plans.
Downtown Voices Coalition first became aware of the proposed demolition of the Garden several weeks ago when re-zoning signs were posted at the site announcing upcoming hearings. After attending [...]
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