Kevin Lane

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City-owned Sheraton hotel prepared for sale with unanimous City Council vote

Inconsistent revenue and vacancies mean the city is no longer interested in operating the hotel.

Property owners weigh in on Roosevelt business improvement district

The plan for the district would increase property tax an average of between $200 and $18,000 per year.

Infrastructure improvements highlight city’s water sustainability strategy

Updating old infrastructure is a key part of the city water services department’s strategy for improving water sustainability, according to city officials.

Liquor licenses may soon be allowed near churches and schools downtown

Businesses with liquor licenses may soon be permitted within 300 feet of churches due to a proposed ordinance change that, if approved, would bolster the entertainment district created for downtown by City Council earlier this year. The plan...

Contract for Phoenix pay-by-phone parking meter service extended

The city opted to extend its contract with parking meter service Pango on Wednesday. Pango provides an app that allows drivers to pay for parking via their mobile devices.

Proposed changes to downtown streets raise safety fears for some residents

At an open house on Thursday, residents voiced opinions both positive and negative on proposed changes to some downtown Phoenix streets, which include the addition of bike lines to Roosevelt Street and a switch from one-way to two-way for Third and Fifth avenues.