[Source: Arizona Republic] — David Roderique is chairman and CEO of the Downtown Phoenix Partnership. He oversees a staff of 40 whose mission is to provide economic development and enhanced services to the core area of downtown Phoenix. Roderique was the guest last week on Live Talk Wednesday. Here are excerpts from the interview, which can be found in its entirety here. Roderique has worked in economic development in the Valley for 25 years.
1. Dave, what makes a successful downtown? A successful downtown draws together a diversity of people and institutions to create a unique and eclectic experience that’s available on a 24/7 basis. Part of this is the result of careful planning and development, like the ASU expansion, the Convention Center, the new office buildings, the sports arenas and other important projects we’ve completed over the last decade. Another part is more organic, a street-level experience created by cafes, restaurants and shops that open to serve a diverse clientele. We think that Phoenix is well on its way to achieving success as a truly distinctive downtown destination. [Note: To read the full article, click here.]
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