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Alliance Bank of Arizona Commits to CityScape
Posted on 03/10/10
Investing in commercial real estate in this economic environment might seem about as appealing as trying to charm snakes or walk on simmering coals.
But officials at Alliance Bank of Arizona say their stake in the new CityScape project symbolizes a long-term commitment they're making to Downtown P…
Valley Coffee Scene Perks Up with Indie Shops
Posted on 03/10/10
For Dwayne Hartford, this is a perfect time to be in the Valley. The reason? There are plenty of neighborhood coffee shops where you can sit down, open your laptop and spend a couple of hours sipping java while working.
"It's just a different feeling," says Hartford, an actor and playwright with …
Mayor Gordon Strikes Combative Tone in State of the City Address
Posted on 03/10/10
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon struck a more combative tone than usual Tuesday, calling out Congress, "extremist" state lawmakers and two of his own council members for failing to show leadership in the face of economic recession and severe budget problems.
"True leadership … is a rare commodity," G…
Phoenix Art Museum To Be 'Devoured'
Posted on 03/08/10
Prepare to be “Devoured” March 13 and 14 at the Phoenix Art Museum.
The culinary event will feature restaurants, chefs, wineries and other food-oriented businesses and farmers as well as live music and entertainment.
Featured chefs will include Roy Pell, of The Phoenician; Christopher Gross, …
Planning Boss Stark Named Mayor Gordon's Chief of Staff
Posted on 03/08/10
Debra Stark, who has served as Phoenix's planning director for the past five years, will be Mayor Phil Gordon's next chief of staff, he confirmed Friday.
Stark replaces Toni Maccarone who, after a year and a half, is returning to her former role as director of the Public Information Office. Acting…
CityScape's Downtown Debut Nears
Posted on 03/05/10
This spring and summer, downtown Phoenix's $900 million CityScape development will start to show signs of life.
In early April, the first office tenants will begin to move into the 27-story tower at First and Washington streets. As the weather gets warmer, shops, restaurants and a reconfigured Pa…
Wisconsin Company to Buy Chateaux for $7M
Posted on 03/05/10
A Wisconsin company that manufactures and distributes food-processing ingredients has been selected to purchase the opulent Chateaux on Central brownstone project. The winning bid: $7 million.
The unfinished residential development at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Palm Lane has been f…
'Sleeping Beauty' Sets Record for Ballet Arizona
Posted on 03/01/10
Valentine’s Day was fruitful for Ballet Arizona and it’s presentation of “Sleeping Beauty.”
Ballet Arizona sold 10,359 tickets to the Valentine’s weekend production, selling out three of five performances. That exceeded the group’s sales goal by $64,000 and put the company on track for…
Foreclosure Looming for Hotel Monroe Site
Posted on 03/01/10
A Downtown Phoenix 1931 bank building that was entangled in Mortgages Ltd.'s collapse appears headed for foreclosure.
The 12-story Professional Building at 15 E. Monroe St. is scheduled to be auctioned on April 20, according to a notice of trustee sale filed at the Maricopa County Recorder's Offic…
Light-Rail Cutbacks May Preserve Late Trains on Weekend
Posted on 03/01/10
The Phoenix City Council will vote Tuesday on a budget plan that would preserve late-night weekend service on Metro light rail but would still make cuts that will cost the system an estimated 1.1 million riders a year.
Metro's governing board would still need to approve the cuts in service, but Ph…
