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About Downtown Phoenix, Arizona

Downtown Phoenix is the urban heart of the fifth largest city in the country and serves as Arizona’s center of government, commerce and culture. The area is brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums and diverse residential options. Downtown Phoenix is also home to a plethora of educational opportunities, thanks to the ASU Downtown Campus and UA College of Medicine-Phoenix. Make sure and check our blog regularly to stay up-to-date on the latest Downtown Phoenix information.

Within the 90-square-block area of the Downtown Phoenix Business Improvement District (formerly known as Copper Square), there is always something to do – whether it’s spending the day at the ballpark, catching a show (edgy or traditional, you decide) or simply grabbing a cup of coffee and watching the world hurry by. Plus, the new light rail system, numerous major employers (the area actually boasts the highest concentration of employment in the state) and more than $4 billion in new investment is making the area an increasingly desirable place to live, work and play. You’re sure to find what you’re looking for in the Downtown Phoenix area. Come see what’s happening downtown today!

3D Map
An illustrated view of downtown Phoenix and its businesses.
Annual Report 2009
While the national and local economy suffered its worst downturn since the Great Depression, Downtown Phoenix was in the midst of one of its most memorable periods ever. Download the full report.
Downtown DASH Routes
Park once and let the DASH zip you around – anywhere, everywhere, five days a week, including nights and special events.
Downtown Phoenix Business Directory
All of downtown’s businesses in a printable PDF format. Published bi-annually.
What’s Happening Weekly
All of this week’s most exciting events in one handy guide.

Read about what’s happening in downtown Phoenix.

Posted on 06/15/10
Herberger Theater Getting New Look Inside and Out

Posted on 05/20/10
Metro Light Rail Cuts Hours, Hikes Waits

Posted on 05/19/10
Alice Cooper'stown Thrives On Sports Teams' Success

The Downtown Phoenix Partnership Inc. is a nonprofit organization funded by an assessment on property owners within the 90-square block area of the Downtown Phoenix Business Improvement District. The Partnership provides enhanced services to this core area, including security, marketing, economic development, transportation/parking coordination, streetscape/urban design, maintenance services and public policy facilitation. The Downtown Phoenix Business Improvement District is bounded by Fillmore Street to south of Jackson Street and Seventh Street to Third Avenue; however, there is activity happening all around this principal area. There are also additional properties that receive Partnership services through fee-for-service contracts.