In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, where urban sprawl and natural beauty intersect, lies Downtown Phoenix. This vibrant hub of culture, business, and community is transforming, and architectural firms... continue reading. Click here for more info.

As a Latina passionate about Mexican History, I hear the question arise, “Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start on September 15th?” On September 15, 1810, in the early morning in... continue reading. Click here for more info.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Downtown Phoenix Inc. is bringing back DTPHX Lotería, which will take place Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 15. The community-wide activation will incorporate a variety... continue reading. Click here for more info.

There are a few essentials that most people need to survive, like food, clothing, and shelter. But, separate from Downtown’s vast dining and entertainment options, there are more ways to... continue reading. Click here for more info.

There’s no place Larry Lazarus would rather be than Phoenix. In the early 1970s, Lazarus relocated to Phoenix from Chicago. He began as a neighborhood activist, advocating for city services... continue reading. Click here for more info.

There’s a resilient community located south of the Downtown Business District and the Arizona State Capitol Mall called Central City South, and one organization empowers them. Phoenix Revitalization Corporation (PRC)... continue reading. Click here for more info.

In 2013, local nonprofit ONE Community launched the UNITY Pledge. Ten years later, it is the largest equality pledge in the country.  Over 3,500 businesses and 20,000 individuals have signed... continue reading. Click here for more info.

In the summer, air conditioning is your friend! When air conditioning arrived in the Valley, this new luxury first appeared Downtown, mainly in commercial spaces, such as the Westward Ho... continue reading. Click here for more info.

As a technique, adaptive reuse is practical. It prevents waste from demolishing an entire structure and can give new life to a perfectly good preexisting building that provides function and,... continue reading. Click here for more info.

In 1956, it was hard not to notice the new nine-story First National Bank of Arizona Building at 411 North Central Avenue in Downtown Phoenix. The neon sign atop its... continue reading. Click here for more info.