Author: Lyle Plocher
Lyle is the Designated Broker at Urban Connection Realty, specializing in "urban" Phoenix real estate, including the historic neighborhoods, lofts, condos and small creative use commercial buildings. Lyle has been in Arizona off and on since 1984, with the most recent stint starting in 2004, hanging out in and promoting Downtown Phoenix. Lyle can be reached at lyle@phoenixdowntownjournal.com or at 602.373.3725.
Coronado Historic District Gets New Restaurant
This glowing report, just in from our good friend Sherry Rampy. Hey All! Just figured you might like another reason not to cook! LA PICCOLA CUCINA…Andy and Debbie Pappas’ “Little Kitchen” is exquisite. It’s located at 2241 North 7th Street, with bright red umbrellas outside a beautifully renovated building that started life as a bungalow… Read more
City Council Approves Arts,Culture & Small Business Overlay
The Phoenix City Council approved the proposed Arts, Culture & Small Business Overlay on Wednesday evening. This is good news for Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods in terms of paving the way for Art Galleries, Coffee Shops, and a variety of other businesses who want to open retail locations in existing small homes & older buildings. … Read more
Colliers’ 2020 Vision pegs Phoenix-area growth hot spots
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Business Journal Phoenix Mike Padgett, Contributing Writer The metro region’s key growth areas for commercial and mixed-use real estate in the near future are downtown Phoenix, the light rail corridor, downtown Mesa and the southwest and southeast areas, according to a new report from Colliers International. The annual report, called 2020… Read more
Phoenix Public Library Hosts Grand Canyon Photographer
Burton Barr Central Library will host a slide presentation and lecture with Elias Butler, co-author of “Grand Obsession: Harvey Butchart and the Exploration of the Grand Canyon,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in the Pulliam Auditorium, 1221 N. Central Ave. Butler is a photographer and writer whose work has appeared on the… Read more
Like to own a Restaurant Downtown?
A current opportunity exists to buy a clean, cute and cozy breakfast, lunch and snack shop in a nine-story downtown office building. This business is easy to operate, open Monday to Friday only with great hours and has an unbelievable rent deal that includes utilities. There is significant upside revenue potential available by advertising to… Read more
Works & Music by Doug Bale at Coup de Grace
Local talent Doug Bale will be playing his acoustical guitar and showing some of his art during First Friday at the Coup de Grace Gallery. A few other local artists will be displaying their work. For a good time, come by. 6 to 9 PM or ? 707 S 3rd St, just south of the… Read more
Arts, Culture & Small Business Overlay goes before the City Council
The Phoenix City Council will meet Wednesday, April 2nd at 5 PM to decide whether or not to adopt the proposed Arts, Culture & Small Business Overlay for the Downtown Phoenix area. This overlay is a very important step in making the adaptive re-use of older buildings feasible and in helping to foster the opening of… Read more
“Gardens of the Soul” Art Gallery Exhibit opening
April 4. Two- and three-dimensional artwork literally or conceptually interpreting a space of beauty and tranquility. Artists will address this theme in their own characteristic styles in a variety of original media. The exhibit is on display and artwork is available for purchase through June 29, 2008. Herberger Theater Center, 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Free. For information, call… Read more
Jobing.com Career Expo
April 2. Free and open to all job seekers from entry to managerial level. Come dressed to interview and bring your resume. Phoenix Convention Center, noon-5pm. For information, call 602-200-6829 or visit www.jobing.com
“The Arts Are Something My Wife Makes Me Enjoy”
That’s the title of a presentation to be made on Tuesday morning, April 8th at Tom’s Restaurant & Tavern. The presentation is part of the Phoenix AM, ASU Breakfast Series. Join Robert Booker, executive director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts, for a frank discussion about the public value of the arts, participation, and… Read more
