2016 was a big year for downtown Phoenix. We saw a lot of growth, a lot of change, and felt new levels of (insert your prevalent emotion here). From arts and culture to development and community and much more, the DPJ team captured the essence of the city we are proud to call home.
Here is a look back at some of the significant stories from the past year.
Photo courtesy of Roosevelt Row CDC.
“The House of Wurth (Parts 1-4)” by Robert Hoekman, Jr.
A four-part series on the history of the 114-year-old Joseph W. Wurth House: a story of drama, near-misses and minor miracles.
Courtesy Circle the City.
“Circle the City Delivers Healthcare to Phoenix’s Homeless” by April Atwood
Circle the City offers services to the most acutely ill men and women experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County.
Photo by Kammie Kobyleski.
“Street Style PHX | Tabitha Sillin” by Kammie Kobyleski
We found some gorgeous, locally-designed street style at the Phoenix Art Museum’s “50 Years of Fashion” event.
Photo by Lauren Potter.
“Bike Chic | Davina Griego” by Lauren Potter
Stylish Roosevelt resident, Davina Griego, lives a cosmopolitan, car-free lifestyle in the heart of the city.
Photo by Ashley Baker.
“Urban Form | Burst Forth” by Ashley Baker
DPJ’s Urban Form series looks at the interplay between movement and surroundings through the lens of dancers and architecture in downtown Phoenix.
Photo by Leslie Criger
“Live PHX | Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles” by Leslie Criger
Downtown Phoenix never fails to surprise and delight. DPJ’s Live PHX series captures the moments that illustrate why we love life in our city.
Courtesy of Your Buddy Patton Images.
“Let Your Inner Rocker Shine for 2nd Annual Air Guitar Championship” by Caitlin Dorsey
Strap on your invisible guitar and get ready to rock for the second year of the Phoenix Air Guitar Championship on August 30 at Crescent Ballroom.
Courtesy Robert Gentile.
“PHX Discovered | Robert Gentile on Creating the Future” by Jesse Perry
Gentile’s contributions to the Phoenix art scene range from creating his own paintings and murals to helping build the Grand ArtHaus artist collective.
Photo by Samantha Perry.
“Southwest-Inspired Accessories for Fall” by Samantha Perry
Complete your look this fall with accessories made in Arizona and inspired by the Southwest.
Courtesy of Trammell Crow.
“The Second Time is a Charm for West Fillmore RFP” by Jill Bernstein
The Trammell Crow Company brought in a new local developer and a revamped vision for “The Fillmore,” their winning proposal for the West Fillmore RFP.
Photo by Courtney McCune.
“Phoenix Lawsuit Challenges New State Law in BID Formation” by Jackie Young
The City of Phoenix is challenging a new state law’s application to the Roosevelt Business Improvement District (BID).
Courtesy of RED Development.
“Growing a Grocery Store in Downtown Phoenix” by Courtney McCune
RED Development and Fry’s Foods develop fertile ground for an urban grocery store in downtown Phoenix.
Photo courtesy of Banner Health.
“100 Years Strong: 7 Enduring Central Phoenix Businesses” by Jeffrey Borup
As Phoenix’s future takes shape before our eyes, we explore its past through area businesses that have been in operation for at least 100 years.
Courtesy of Roger Bond Choquette.
“An Argument for Phoenix” by Roger Bond Choquette
A New York City law student makes his case for why Phoenix is the land of opportunity for his future career.
Photo by Courtney McCune.
“A ‘Gilmore Girls’ Take on Downtown Phoenix” by Catrina Kahler & Courtney McCune
Are we lucky enough to have found our own version of Stars Hollow in downtown Phoenix?
Courtesy Jobot Coffee & Diner.
“John Sagasta Announces the Closing of Jobot Coffee & Diner” by John Sagasta/DPJ Staff
On December 14, John Sagasta, owner of Jobot Coffee & Diner, announced via Facebook that the longtime Roosevelt Row business will be closing on December 23.
