Author Archives: Jim McPherson

American Express awards $250K for key Phoenix preservation projects

The American Express Foundation recently awarded $250,000 to four local non-profit organizations in celebration of American Express’ 50th anniversary of operations in Phoenix as well as the Arizona Centennial. Tovrea Castle, Maricopa County Old Courthouse, Great Arizona Puppet Theatre, and … Continue reading

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Enjoy the first ever Evans Churchill Interesting Interiors Urban Living Tour, Saturday, Oct. 22

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Building Community Cinema hosts free screening of “Citizen Architect” on July 28

Today’s guest post is by Reid Butler, president of Butler Housing Company and developer of Roosevelt Commons, an award winning housing project that combined historic preservation, new construction, and urban infill in Phoenix’s Roosevelt neighborhood.  Citizen Architect, described below, is … Continue reading

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Transit means business to business, customers, and neighborhoods

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We’ve been dreading this day…

Here’s one of those good-bye emails you knew was coming, but hoping it wouldn’t… Kevin Kellogg – yes the guy with that wacky title of ASU Urban Laureate – is going back into private practice, but fingers crossed will still … Continue reading

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Governor’s Awards Presented for Arizona Public Archaeology and Heritage Preservation

TUCSON, AZ (June 24, 2011) – Dr. Raymond Thompson, Professor of Archaeology at the University of Arizona and director of the Arizona State Museum for 34 years, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission. The book, … Continue reading

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Canalscape: A Sustainable Urban Desert for Metro Phoenix

Today’s guest post is written by Diane Brossart, president of Valley Forward Association, a top-notch organization (in our humble opinion) that brings business and civic leaders together for thoughtful dialogue on regional issues, like the environment and livability of metro … Continue reading

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Maricopa County rededicates historic 1929 Santa Fe Freight Depot, June 28

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Phoenix Councilman Michael Nowakowski hosts historic preservation summit, June 21

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What you can do to help protect and improve Phoenix’s Coronado District

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