New mural brings attention to water issues, launches DPP space activation project

The dusty, vacant lot between Taylor Place and the Valley Youth Theatre on First Street and Fillmore Avenue became significantly brighter after a 2,500 square-foot mural was unveiled during the May First Friday art walk. Read story

Roosevelt Point apartments look to attract students, young professionals

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Nestled in the heart of the Phoenix arts district at Roosevelt and Third Street are two new residential apartment towers that are nearing completion. But the leasing agents for the Roosevelt Point apartments, available for move-in starting August 1, would not comment on how many of the units had been rented out. Read story

Downtown Phoenix Partnership highlights 2012 achievements, goals for future

The Downtown Phoenix Partnership’s 2012 Annual Report describes downtown as a region of economic success and vast future development. Read story

Slide show: Third annual downtown Phoenix Mardi Gras Parade, Festival and Pub Crawl

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A Mardi Gras parade, festival and pub crawl was held Saturday at CityScape. The Downtown Phoenix Partnership sponsored the third annual Mardi Gras event, which drew an estimated 5,000 people. Read story

Light parade slated for Saturday; Central Avenue receives holiday adornment

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Phoenix Community Alliance decorated along Central Avenue for the holidays. The Arizona Public Service Electric Light Parade will make its way down Central Avenue on Dec. 1. (Amelia Goe/DD)

The Arizona Public Service Electric Light Parade will make its way Read story

Parking meters payable by credit, debit card set to debut in January 2013

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A project that would allow downtown drivers the option of paying for parking meters with a credit or debit card is in the final stages of City Council approval and is scheduled to begin implementation in January 2013. Read story

Marketing director promotes downtown community through event planning

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RJ Price, senior director of marketing at the Downtown Phoenix Partnership, oversees a team that works on online support, event management and the promotion of the city’s core. Price has been involved with local businesses and community events including the development of CityScape and the growing participation in the Zombie Walk. Read story

'A Day for Downtown' unites residents, businesses to clean up Phoenix

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Volunteers will be spread throughout Phoenix working toward the revitalization of different communities as a part of the 13th annual “A Day for Downtown.” Read story

Phoenix groups look to unify under one organization, receive mixed reviews

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The Downtown Phoenix Partnership and Phoenix Community Alliance are combining to create Downtown Phoenix, Inc., but other, smaller groups are worried about being left out of the new umbrella organization. Read story

Artists called to redesign downtown banners

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The Downtown Phoenix Banner Design Contest, which is open to all participants, will feature the winning image on about 100 light-pole banners in downtown Phoenix. Read story