Author: David Krietor

David Krietor

David Krietor is CEO of Downtown Phoenix, Inc., a newly formed community development group created to organize and galvanize Downtown Phoenix. DPI will coordinate activities of the Downtown Phoenix Partnership and Phoenix Community Alliance as well as assure that the Downtown business community has a synergistic relationship with its community partners and surrounding neighborhoods. Winner of the William Lampkin Award for Career Excellence in Economic Development in 2013, Mr. Krietor has been integral to the maturation of Downtown Phoenix. During his 20 years of service to the City of Phoenix Mr. Krietor held such high-ranking leadership positions as Community and Economic Development Director, Aviation Director, Deputy City Manager and Chief of Staff for Mayor Phil Gordon. Mr. Krietor’s career has given him a front row seat for nearly every major development to impact Downtown Phoenix over the last two decades, including construction of Light Rail and Sky Train, Phoenix Convention Center’s state-of-the-art facelift, addition of the Phoenix Sheraton Downtown hotel, restoration of the historic Orpheum Theatre, and revitalization of the Roosevelt historic district. Mr. Krietor holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration degrees from Syracuse University.


Desk Chat | Your Downtown with David Krietor

January 29, 2016 | By

Downtown Phoenix Inc. CEO David Krietor discusses downtown business, arts & culture, development and much more in this week’s Desk Chat.

Desk Chat | Your Downtown with David Krietor

December 14, 2015 | By

Find all the latest news in downtown Phoenix development, arts, community and more in this month’s desk chat with Downtown Phoenix, Inc. CEO, David Krietor

Desk Chat | Your Downtown with David Krietor

October 30, 2015 | By

Find a roundup of Halloween happenings and the latest news and events from downtown Phoenix in this month’s Desk Chat with David Krietor.

Desk Chat | Your Downtown with David Krietor

September 21, 2015 | By

A list of Live It Up Downtown events and much more in this month’s Desk Chat with Downtown Phoenix, Inc. CEO, David Krietor.

Desk Chat | Your Downtown with David Krietor

September 10, 2015 | By

A roundup of Marine Week activities and more news from downtown in this month’s Desk Chat with Downtown Phoenix, Inc. CEO, David Krietor.

Desk Chat | Your Downtown with David Krietor

August 27, 2015 | By

Downtown Phoenix Inc. CEO David Krietor discusses downtown business, arts & culture, development and much more in this week’s Desk Chat.

Desk Chat | Your Downtown with David Krietor

July 29, 2015 | By

Downtown Phoenix Inc. CEO David Krietor discusses downtown business, arts & culture, and much more in this week’s Desk Chat.

Op Ed | David Krietor on the MovePHX Transportation Initiative

July 15, 2015 | By

David Krietor, CEO of Downtown Phoenix, Inc., offers insights on Prop 104, the ballot initiative that proposes a broad transportation plan for Phoenix.

Desk Chat | Your Downtown With David Krietor

July 6, 2015 | By

Downtown Phoenix Inc. CEO David Krietor talks about the management of our downtown core, new startups, and much more in this week’s Desk Chat.

Desk Chat | Your Downtown With David Krietor

June 16, 2015 | By

Downtown Phoenix Inc. CEO David Krietor talks transportation, new residential development, and more in this week’s Desk Chat.