Kristy Westgard

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Housing development pushes to quickly secure GPLET

The developer of a proposed multifamily housing project on Third and Pierce Streets is pushing to secure a Government Property Lease Excise Tax agreement, or GPLET, just two weeks after the state made major changes to the...

Winter 2016 business openings and closings

Wintertime brought an influx of new restaurants and shops to the rapidly developing downtown Phoenix area. It also marked the end of a long road for some staple downtown Phoenix shops. Here's Downtown Devil's full list of business opening and closings...

Phoenix’s proposed Innovation District in ‘premature’ phase, gains momentum in Warehouse District

The Innovation District received its official designation earlier this year and is currently in a one-year development phase led by a steering committee.

Luxury apartment plans must still undergo final approval by city of Phoenix

Lennar Corp., one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, has yet to submit final approval site plans to the City of Phoenix for the development of a luxury apartment complex at McDowell Road and Central Avenue according to Jason Blakley, Team Leader for the City of Phoenix Planning and Development department.

Walter Cronkite School staff, students weigh in on ranking of ‘second-worst job’

Although some recent reports show dismal statistics for journalists entering the job market, several Cronkite School staff members and students offer a different take on the field.

City budget proposal threatens to close Verde Park recreation center

As a consequence of the City of Phoenix's efforts to balance its budget, several recreational and community hubs are on the chopping block. One such place is the recreational center in Verde Park, which offers services to underprivileged youth in the Garfield neighborhood.