Preservationists push against using affordable housing for Circle Records building tax break
Worries mount that affordable housing will be used as tax break leverage. The developer says it will cut rents on 5 percent of units for the incentive
Businesses not panicking over Diamondbacks-Maricopa County dispute
Businesses and community leaders say they don't want to see the franchise leave but that the area could survive without a baseball team.
METROnome: Stinkweeds to hold Record Store Day event with local bands, businesses
Stinkweeds, a record store in Phoenix, is partnering with various other local businesses for this year’s Record Store Day on Saturday.
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Developer: Tax break required for Circle Records and Tapes building preservation
The developer has said full demolition is likely if city doesn't provide property tax incentive. Community leaders have disagreed on next steps so far.
Urban Design Week panel discusses city’s general plan, creative culture and revitalization
Panel members touched on revitalization and historic preservation, adaptive-reuse projects and artistic contributions.
Community members slam bill that killed the Roosevelt Business Improvement District
Some property owners in the proposed Roosevelt Business Improvement District reacted strongly to a state bill that retroactively killed the district.
City Council reduces rents on certain micro-apartment units in return for tax incentive
The project will receive a 25-year tax incentive through a GPLET agreement. Ten units will have $840 rents after community petition.
Valley Bar to launch new kitchen this weekend after Short Leash closure
Management from both businesses said the move was necessary despite the strong relationship between the two companies.
Community petitions for affordable housing on micro-apartment project before vote on use of incentive
A citizen petition to require affordable housing at new 19-story apartment building must be addressed by City Council on Wednesday.
Trunk Space, a long-time Grand Avenue staple, to move in May
New and strange local acts have gotten their start at the Trunk Space for 12 years. In May, the venue plans to move from Grand Avenue to a new location.