These sites provide me with a mix of politics, news, insights & events that keeps me plugged into to the pulse of Phoenix.
Category: Phoenix
Posts about Phoenix and its urban form
Placemaking, Public Space and Community Culture
Until a change occurs both in our attitudes AND our infrastructure, a true urban culture will struggle to find a foothold in Phoenix.
Best of the Best of Phoenix
Yesterday, the New Times published their annual Best of Phoenix awards. To help guide you through 583 selections, I’ve compiled ten of my favorite.
Help Kill Phoenix's Suicide Lanes
There will be three town-hall meetings where the public can discuss their opinions on the reverse lanes.
Creating Community in the Urban Desert
Those who pay close attention to my online presence may have noticed that my ‘tagline’ is “creating community in the urban desert.”
New Urbanist Leader Andrés Duany is Coming to Phoenix
ASU’s Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory and the School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning are hosting two lectures by Andrés Duany on Oct. 13
From Car Spaces to People Places: PARK(ing) Day is returning to Phoenix
PARK(ing) Day is returning to downtown Phoenix on Friday, September 17th when we’ll transform curbside parking spots into temporary public parks.
Public Policy for Private Profits
If more residents don’t get involved, ‘private’ policy will continue to shape our city.
The Magic is in the Mix: Rethinking Mixed-Use Urbanism
We need to start creating neighborhoods that build authentic places that are intimately related, interconnected and interdependent.
DPJ Article: Christine Cassano: Recasting the Local Art Scene
This Friday, Phoenix artist Christine Cassano is shaking up the local art scene in two significant ways.