Author: Yuri Artibise
Yuri is a policy wonk with a deep interest in place making, community building and creating livable neighborhoods. He most resembles the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Like the Cronkite Building, Yuri is a bold new addition to the Downtown scene with plenty of stories to tell.
Eating Local, Studying Global
A familiar face of the local food movement, Natalie Morris, has been given the opportunity of a lifetime: to study at the renowned University of Gastronomic Sciences in Parma, Italy.
The ‘Coolest’ House in Phoenix
GeOasis has developed a unique solution on display in a historic home that meets the Valley’s home cooling and heating needs using the solar energy stored just below our feet.
Three New ‘R’s: Rezone, Reuse and Revitalize — The City of Phoenix’s Adaptive Reuse Program
Over the past two years, amidst all the new buildings popping up, Downtown Phoenix has quietly become a national leader in promoting adaptive reuse.
An Unexpected Connection: Jeff Moriarty Talks with the Phoenix Community Alliance
On December 17, Jeff Moriarty discussed how social media can reveal Phoenix’s hidden personality at the Phoenix Community Alliance’s annual membership meeting.
Santa is ‘Swingin’ into Town on December 17
Tis the season for friends, family and fun. Come and experience all these and more at Get Your Phx-Mas on December 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Phoenix Metro Retro.
Forty Years of Moving the Valley Forward
Valley Forward Association brings business and civic leaders together for thoughtful public dialogue on regional issues.
The Man Behind the Mural: Roy Sproule and the Valley Youth Theater Mural
Amidst the new construction, public art projects and restaurant openings throughout Downtown Phoenix, one local artist made a big impact with little more than a brush, some paint and a desire to create.
Local First Arizona: Shopping Local is Shopping Green
Not only was Greenbuild an opportunity to promote the virtues of shopping locally, it was also an opportunity for Local First Arizona to connect with many green-business owners in Arizona.
LEEDing the Way in Downtown Phoenix
Last week’s Greenbuild Conference wasn’t all about trade show booths and talks. Of particular interest to DPJ readers was a tour of five urban infill sites in downtown Phoenix.
Urban Cookies: Cookies and Caring on 7th Street
For the past four years, Shaun and Brady Breese have brought smiles to the residents of Central Phoenix with Urban Cookies.
