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.
¡Bienvenidos Here!: A Night of Food, Film, Music and Conversation
¡Bienvenidos Here! is an initiative of ASU’s art and community class taught by Gregory Sale. It is intended to encourage the bridging of the ASU community with Phoenix, specifically the Garfield district.
Treasure Hunt on the Metro — November 14
PHX ART Treasures on the METRO will showcase the arts and cultural opportunities on and around Phoenix’s light rail line on November 14.
Kyle Jordre: Living in Color
Kyle Jordre’s artist’s statement opens with “When I paint, I get lost.” He may get lost in his paintings, but they have helped him find himself and his place in Downtown Phoenix.
Mayor’s Breakfast: A Celebration of Phoenix’s Historic Warehouse District
The Downtown Phoenix Historic Building & Warehouse Tour was a great experience that highlighted a few of the many hidden assets of Downtown Phoenix.
Growing a Community in Central Phoenix: Abraham James
What started as a way to reconnect with his past, has led Abraham James to connect with his central Phoenix community in ways he never imagined.
It All ‘Adds’ Up: Christoph Kaiser and His Garfield Neighborhood
Christoph Kaiser is helping to rebuilding Garfield one house at a time. Once an epicenter of gang activity and urban blight in Downtown Phoenix, Kaiser’s houses are now at the heart of Garfield’s resurgence, and among the coolest in Downtown Phoenix.
New Ideas and Old Buildings: Grand Avenue Adaptive Reuse Tour
On Saturday, September 26, a handful of adaptive reuse projects will be highlighted during the Grand Avenue Festival.
Inside Downtown Voices Coalition
If you enjoy living, working or playing in Downtown Phoenix, chances are you owe a thank you to the Downtown Voices Coalition.
Behind the Counter: Lindsay Cates at Stinkweeds
Stinkweeds owner Kimber Lanning can often be found in and around the record store, but she relies on a committed staff to keep things humming. One of these people is store manager Lindsay Cates.
New Kids on the Block: Bioscience High School
Rising from the empty lots south of Roosevelt Row, Bioscience High School is an exciting addition to Downtown Phoenix.
