Tag: Phoenix City Council
Phoenix looks to partner with ASU program to turn library into entrepreneurial space
Phoenix is trying to partner with ASU and the Alexandria Network to further promote the city's burgeoning start-up culture. Burton Barr Central Library would provide the spot for the Network's signature EUREKA spaces, co-working spaces that combine resources from the libraries, ASU and Phoenix. The Alexandria Network is already located in Scottsdale and plans to expand to seven other states, Canada and Amsterdam.
Second round of meetings on Adams Street replanning gather officials, community
Phoenix city officials and community members gathered to give feedback on the Adams Street Activation Study that proposes a restructure of the street from Second Street to Central Avenue. The final report, compiled by architectural firm Gensler, will be presented to City Council in October.
Non-discrimination proposal passes, will affect LGBTQ community and businesses downtown
The Phoenix City Council voted 5-3 Tuesday on a proposal to end discrimination based on disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Phoenix Councilman Tom Simplot announces he will not seek re-election in August
City Councilman Tom Simplot announced Tuesday he will not run again for office after ten years of service in District 4.
Phoenix residents weigh redistricting plans that would further divide downtown
Phoenix residents on Thursday grappled over electoral districts during a redistricting meeting at the Burton Barr Central Library. Both proposed plans would splinter downtown Phoenix into three separate districts.
Phoenix Council discusses ways to make city more bicycle-friendly
A Phoenix city council subcommittee dedicated to bicycle-related issues and events met for their monthly meeting Thursday to discuss options that could promote bicycling.
Light rail fare enforcement to increase
On Oct. 18, the Police Transit Bureau will conduct an operation involving temporary manpower from the police department to monitor the light rail and enforce fare payments.