Councilman Nowakowski cleared of wrongdoing by city-commissioned report
Michael Nowakowski touted a report by an independent law firm that clears him of wrongdoing in a conflict of interest with developers.
Contract for Phoenix pay-by-phone parking meter service extended
The city opted to extend its contract with parking meter service Pango on Wednesday. Pango provides an app that allows drivers to pay for parking via their mobile devices.
Hance Park construction to finish by year’s end
The Arizona Department of Transportation expects the Margaret T. Hance Park to return to normal by the end of the year following construction on its drainage system.
Proposed changes to downtown streets raise safety fears for some residents
At an open house on Thursday, residents voiced opinions both positive and negative on proposed changes to some downtown Phoenix streets, which include the addition of bike lines to Roosevelt Street and a switch from one-way to two-way for Third and Fifth avenues.
City Council to determine fate of Roosevelt Row business improvement district by December
Services like quicker graffiti removal and event management could come to Roosevelt Row if the City Council votes to establish a business improvement district, with the Council voting on a resolution of intent in November.
Grant for historic buildings on Van Buren recommended for City Council approval
A subcommittee recommended that City Council approve a grant to restore two historic buildings on Van Buren Street and Fourth Avenue. The owners said they aim to finish restoration within two years.
Downtown services district budget could see 8.6 percent bump next year
A subcommittee recommended that City Council approve an 8.6 percent budget increase for the enhanced municipal services district downtown. The proposed growth is spurred by increases in development downtown.
Councilman pushes back against conflict-of-interest allegations
Councilman Michael Nowakowski told reporters he acted appropriately in approving a proposal by the Cesar Chavez Foundation to develop land downtown despite claims that he failed to disclose a bias in favor of the bid-winning developer.
Phoenix arts and culture office celebrates triumphs, benefits of art on 30th birthday
The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture held the PHX Arts + Culture @ 30 Years celebration Saturday at the Phoenix Convention Center and Herberger Theater to illustrate that the economic and cultural benefits of art are worth the cost.
Citizen group to oversee city transportation improvements, City Council votes
City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to develop a commission made up of a representative group of citizens to oversee changes to the city transportation system laid out in Prop. 104.