In an interview with Arizona Republic reporter, Connie Cone Sexton, Phoenix City Councilman, Michael Nowakowski, highlighted several areas of concern expressed to him from residents living in and around downtown Phoenix. Those top issues are summarized below:
Historic Neighborhoods and Downtown
- Increase and improve streetscapes
- Ability to walk down streets without being run down
Fairgrounds Vicinity
- Reduce crime
- Investigate interest/feasibility of moving the state fairgrounds
- Create a sort of Biltmore area by extending the Encanto Golf Course to blend into the neighborhood
South Phoenix
- Beautify and enliven the banks along the Salt River
- Establish a retail and entertainment district (ala San Antonio’s Riverwalk)
Downtown Voices Coalition 