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Introducing Downtown Design
DPJ’s Downtown Design series focuses on the graphic design elements found in downtown Phoenix and the talented designers who live and work here.
Wire | Celebrate 30 Years of the Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission
The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission will mark their 30 year anniversary on October 3rd with a multi-site party in downtown Phoenix.
Wire | ‘Spillers’ Brings Short Fiction Readings to Crescent Ballroom
Six local writers perform their best original short fiction on Monday, August 24th.
Capital Place Apartments Coming to Downtown
The two-building, 292-unit complex will be developed on Washington at 11th and 12th Streets.
Bike Chic | Alexander Brunacini
DPJ’s Bike Chic series, downtown bike devotee, Keith Mulvin scouts locals who not only ride their bikes but look dapper doing it. Today we will meet Alexander Brunacini, a Financial Education Specialist at the International Rescue Committee. Alex and I met up over a cup of coffee at one of the more significant additions to uptown Phoenix,… Read more
Wire | Artists ‘Repurpose the Book’ at Burton Barr Library
Artists were invited to repurpose books for a juried exhibition at the library’s Second Space Gallery. Pieces are on view through September 18.
We Like | Downtown Storefronts in Detail
Downtown Phoenix advocate Jim McPherson’s photo series, ‘Storefronts I Like,’ highlights the unique entryways of downtown Phoenix businesses.
Wire | Vacant Lot Becomes ‘Space Between’ Pocket Park
The long-vacant space at 517 N. First Street has been transformed into a temporary community gathering place with grass, shade and seating.
Wire | August AIA Placemaking Series: WORK
This Thursday’s AIA Phoenix Metro August Placemaking panel will focus on how designing the ways we work can contribute to placemaking.
Wire | UA & St. Joe’s Cancer Center Comes to Downtown
The University of Arizona and St. Joseph’s Hospital cut the ribbon on the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center.
