Proposed Holiday Inn Express OK’d by Capitol Mall Commission, awaits further approval
As the old Holiday Inn near Sixth and Fillmore streets prepares to close, a new Holiday Inn Express near the State Capitol at Tenth Avenue...
Tax incentive position paper adopted by Downtown Voices Coalition
Downtown Voices Coalition voted to adopt a position paper looking at impacts and making recommendations on a special type of tax incentive.
The paper looks...
Prospective Woodlands Arts Center one step closer to approval
The vacant church on Ninth Avenue and Van Buren Street, previously in danger of being demolished, is one step closer to becoming Woodlands Arts...
Local First Arizona panel discusses historic preservation and Phoenix’s “tear down culture”
Michael Levine has spent a significant portion of his life on the preservation of historic buildings, but said that he was near giving up...
Historic preservation debate leaves Phoenix needing more precise economic data
A lack of localized data on the economic benefit of historic preservation in Phoenix may be hindering public and government support.
New punk, Victorian-inspired salon opens beneath Skyline Lofts
Arcane Hair Parlour, a unisex hair salon and barbershop that opened in mid-October, is the culmination of years of experience and the unique artistic vision...
Certified Local Fall Festival will have a new location and double the vendors
The 12th annual Certified Local Fall Festival will highlight over 100 local businesses this Saturday from in Margaret T. Hance Park.
The festival, which runs...
Spanish-language bookstore Palabras awaits its grand opening
Palabras Libreria/Bookstore, a Spanish-language bookstore, will celebrate its grand opening Nov. 12 in conjunction with the Grand Avenue Festival.
Owner Rosie Magaña opened the bookstore...
Demolitions of historic buildings will now require a longer waiting period
Demolition of historic buildings will now require a 30-day waiting period and public notice in an effort to prevent destruction of iconic and historic...
Alley Activation program to get one-year trial
A city of Phoenix subcommittee voted to approve a one year pilot program for alley activation.