Mayor highlights downtown development in second State of the City Address

By , on Friday, March 1st, 2013

Mayor Greg Stanton discussed the need for Phoenix to break out of its traditional economic cycle to create a new, thriving economy during his second State of the City Address Thursday at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Read story

Community fills vacant lots with new businesses and events

By , on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
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Due to high vacancy percentages in Phoenix’s past, the city, businesses and community organizations are creating new venues and events to fill the unused spaces. Read story

Phoenix mayor kicks off revitalization project to transform vacant lot into public space

By , on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
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Mayor Greg Stanton kicked off PHX Renews on Monday, which will transform a vacant lot on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Indian School Road into an area for urban farming, sustainable technology, outdoor education, art displays and social spaces. Read story