Community

Hance Park Conservancy presents master plan to community

Community members are working to transform Hance Park into a site that will attract more residents to the area, at a cost of more than $100 million.

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.

ASU group creates micropoetry zine press to involve the community

The Rinky Dink Press produces “zines” of micropoetry, poems between 20 and 35 words each, to engage with the downtown Phoenix community.

The Vig to launch new and healthier menu

The Vig is set to unveil a new menu geared toward healthier food options on March 14. The changes were made after collecting feedback from...

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.

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.

Thousands of recently-released photos document Phoenix history

An archive of downtown Phoenix photos taken by the McCulloch brothers in the early 20th century were digitized and released to the public last month.

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.

Phoenix Theatre hosts Arizona’s first-ever vegan food festival

With vegan restaurants hard to find in Phoenix, the Phoenix Vegan Food Festival brought vegan vendors and restaurants downtown.

Arizona Faith Network and LUCHA share community concern for income inequality, living wage

Members from the Arizona Faith Network and Living United for Change in Arizona invited the community together for a chat about minority income inequality.