Community Commentary

Community Commentary Downtown Phoenix Inc.March 20, 2020
Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Phoenix

This walking tour of Downtown Phoenix is free, self-guided, and takes about an hour, depending on pace. For more details about the locations listed, other historic buildings downtown, or cool... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Commentary Downtown Phoenix Inc.December 20, 2019
Your 2019 Guide to Year-End Giving in Downtown Phoenix

Homelessness and poverty are year-round problems, but during the holidays, people tend to think most about it the most and want to give back. Click here for more info.

Community Commentary Fara IllichDecember 19, 2019
‘Thinking Big Picture’ During the Season of Giving

In the three-block radius surrounding the Human Services Campus just west of Downtown Phoenix, dozens of people are camped in close quarters. Refuse is piled high. It’s pretty typical for... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Commentary Fara IllichNovember 21, 2019
6 Things You Might Not Know About Burton Barr Library

Known by every parent looking for a way to entertain their kids, every student looking for a place to study, and every bookworm looking for their next read, Burton Barr... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Commentary Downtown Phoenix Inc.August 1, 2019
Know Before You Vote: Facts on Prop 105 and Prop 106

The Aug. 27 Phoenix Special Election is right around the corner, with early voting going on now through Aug. 23. Click here for more info.

Community Commentary Fara IllichDecember 19, 2018
Donate, Get Involved at Phoenix Volunteer Fair Feb. 10

Phoenix Volunteer Fair helps match community members looking to give back with a wide range of nonprofits in need. Click here for more info.

Community Commentary Fara IllichJuly 1, 2018
On the Line: What the South Central Light Rail Extension Means for Phoenix

When the Proposition 104 transit tax appeared on the ballot in 2015, Maria Elena Coronado knew she would support it. As a south Phoenix resident for 46 years, she saw... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Commentary Fara IllichSeptember 29, 2017
Historic Monroe Street Abbey Update: Dreams of a Mixed-Use Community Space Take Shape

The Monroe Street Abbey contains more than just memories. It has captured the collective imagination of the community. “It’s amazing that so many people are anxious for this place to get... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Commentary Fara IllichAugust 25, 2017
Key Players Help Downtown Phoenix Become Valley's Premier Music Destination

With the opening of The Van Buren music club, Downtown Phoenix now offers venues at nearly every occupancy level. Click here for more info.

Community Commentary Fara IllichFebruary 17, 2017
Eastlake Park Provides Cultural Connection for Phoenix’s African American Community

Rooted in Arizona's segregationist past, Eastlake Park, and the surrounding neighborhood of the same name, developed into the epicenter of African American life in Phoenix. Click here for more info.