Circle K alcohol use permit upheld despite appeal from community members
The Board of Adjustment voted Thursday to uphold Circle K’s use permit application, stirring debate in the surrounding community. The board also removed the stipulation that controlled the alcohol content of goods sold there.
City’s solar energy success countered by lack of commercial and residential incentives
While the city of Phoenix is effectively meeting its goals for solar energy production and has increased its renewable energy target due to such success, commercial and residential solar energy efforts are decreasing.
Adaptive reuse projects seek to improve economic development
Local First Arizona and the city of Phoenix hosted the adaptive reuse discussion for people who are new to the adaptive reuse game as well as those already involved to share project ideas and spark conversation.
City Council approves funding for ‘The Row’ age-restricted housing project in 8-1 vote
A multistory development project that would require one member of each household to be older than 55 will receive city funding after City Council voted 8-1 to allocate funds to the project, to the dissent of some community members.
Downtown Phoenix Partnership employees potentially expanding duties
The Downtown Phoenix Partnership may become the latest member in the group of organizations under the umbrella of the adolescent organization, Downtown Phoenix Inc. If finalized, Downtown Phoenix Inc. would have a greater infrastructure to work with in developing and renovating the city core.
Fifth Street Paint Supply brings color to local artists’ canvases
Local artists J.B. Snyder, Jeff Hoopes and Zachary Glover are the co-owners of the newly opened Fifth Street Paint Supply. The shop offers a wide variety of paint and art supplies for the artists that call downtown home.
Local entrepreneurs to launch app for independent bands, promoters
Local entrepreneurs Nick Aufiero, Khayree Billingslea and Seve Zavala are preparing to launch TourKidd, an organization they co-founded which aims to help independent bands book shows and promote their music through its online application.
Hive @ Central coworking space at Burton Barr library buzzes with potential
City and university officials gathered Friday with community members at Burton Barr Central Library to celebrate the opening of the Hive @ Central, an entrepreneurial coworking space and partnership between the city of Phoenix and ASU.
Core CrossFit to move to new location, brewery to occupy previous space
CoreCrossFit was "bursting at the seams" at their Seventh and Roosevelt streets location, and is moving to McKinley Street, leaving its former space to a brand new brewery and restaurant.
Grand Avenue Merchants’ Association looks to apply for 501(c)3 IRS nonprofit tax status
Grand Avenue has been subject to several projects throughout its long history, including its most recent addition of new bike racks and other street improvements. Now, the street's merchants' association hopes to receive 501(c)3 IRS nonprofit tax status to increase funding for future projects.