Tag: METRO light rail


Wire | Phoenix Light Rail Extensions Get a Boost

January 27, 2016 | By

Phoenix City Council approves accelerating segments of the future high-capacity/light rail transit system, aiming for completion by 2023.

Wire | Connect the Dots with Art Detour 27

February 4, 2015 | By

As more than 100 Articipants are expected to make this the largest downtown Phoenix arts event in Art Detour’s 27-year history, several other arts-related events are planned for you, including the 2nd annual Art d’Core Gala.

Wire | Rising Youth Theatre Brings the Show to the Street

June 5, 2014 | By

The light rail along Central Ave sets the stage for eight short plays performed on site by the Rising Youth Theatre.

Wire | Phoenix Comicon is Back and Bigger Than Ever

June 4, 2014 | By

This year’s Phoenix Comicon brings fun for all ages to the Phoenix Convention Center.

Wire | Holiday Pajama Party with Movies and Santa

December 5, 2013 | By

Throw on your cozy pajamas and bundle up the kids to take in a movie and visit with Santa on Friday at Civic Space Park.

Urban Development Takes Root Along Light Rail

November 19, 2013 | By

The Sustainable Communities Collaborative is changing the definition of urban vibrancy in downtown Phoenix and all along the light rail.

Park Central Scheduled for Trustee’s Sale

January 31, 2012 | By

A loan on Park Central is in default and DPJ gets feedback on what it might mean for development along the Central Corridor.

From the Wire | Phoenix Receives $2.9 Million Grant from HUD to Promote Transit-Oriented Development

November 21, 2011 | By

The Sustainable Communities Grant will fund the ‘Reinvent Phoenix’ program that will promote development along the light rail line.

From the Wire | Local First Arizona Partners with METRO Light Rail

October 12, 2011 | By

Campaign launches to connect riders to locally-owned restaurants, shops, and fun along light rail.

More with PHXRailFood.com’s David Bickford

February 10, 2011 | By

Further investigating eats and drinks along the light rail line with the Phoenix blogger.