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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
Posted in Adaptive Reuse, Arts & Culture, Still Standing
Tagged Archaeological Research Institute, archaeology, arizona preservation foundation, Arizona State Museum, Arizona State Parks, Cherie Freeman, Connie Stone, Douglas Mansion, El Tiradito, Florence, Fort Lowell, historic preservation, Hopi, James Garrison, Jan Brewer, Jerome, jim mcpherson, John Madsen, Kim Savage, La Pilita, Leslie McPeek, Michael Sellers, Midcentury Marvels, Modern Architecture Preservation Project, Phoenix, Poster Frost Mirto, Randy Oden, Raymond Thompson, Redemptorist Society, Renee Bahl, Roger McPeek, Scott Wood, State Historic Preservation Office, Tovrea Castle, Tucson, University of Arizona
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Maricopa County rededicates historic 1929 Santa Fe Freight Depot, June 28
Posted in Adaptive Reuse, Still Standing
Tagged Maricopa County, Phoenix, Santa Fe Depot, Warehouse District
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Ground-breaking Grand Avenue housing project breaks ground
The ground-breaking for Oasis on Grand took place this morning. Oasis on Grand is an adaptive reuse project of 60 affordably priced live/work studio and one-bedroom apartments located at the key intersection of Grand Avenue, Roosevelt Road, and 15th Avenue. … Continue reading
Posted in Adaptive Reuse, Arts & Culture, Still Standing
Tagged Andrew Benson, Andy Gordon, Arizona Multibank, Arizona Town Hall, Beatrice Moore, Betsy Fahlman, Bikini Lounge, Bob Bergeson, Carlos Valencia, Catrina Kahler, Debbie McCune Davis, Feliciano Vera, First Friday, Grand Avenue, Habitat Metro, Jerome Miller, jim mcpherson, Joe Murphy, John Hill, Kate Benjamin, Kim Dorney, Kooky Krafts Shop, Kyle Jordre, Laurie Carmody, Marco Turrubiartes, Maria Bears, Matt Tomb, Michael Nowakowski, Neil Young, Oasis on Grand, Paisley Violin, Peggy Martin, Phoenix, Randy Dixon, Reid Butler, Rusty Martin, Steve Helffrich, Studio Architecture, Tim Sprague, Tom Carmody, Weitz Company
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Future Fate of Iconic Neon?
The abundance or romance of national chains is nothing new to the valley…just check out this vintage postcard. The buildings and signs have long ago been torn down. The case for preserving buildings is a strong one with many advocates, … Continue reading
Posted in Signage
Tagged Diving Lady, Lawrence and Geyser, McDowell Road, Mesa, midtown Phoenix, My Florist, neon, Phoenix, Tucson
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Placemaking and Identity in Phoenix Redux
In his April 22 Vanishing Phoenix guest blog post, “Learning from Boston: Placemaking and Identity,” Will Novak noted that the 15 “urban villages” created in 1985 do not correlate very well with Phoenix City Council Districts or existing defined neighborhoods. … Continue reading
Posted in Neighborhoods
Tagged neighborhoods, Phoenix, Sean Horan, sense of place, urban village, Will Novak
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Learning from Boston: Placemaking and Identity
Will Novak is an urbanist, stand-up comedian from Central Phoenix, and today’s Vanishing Phoenix guest blogger. He moved to Boston to chase his comedy dreams (and a girl). You can follow him on Twitter at @RealWillNovak, or watch video of … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Neighborhoods, Still Standing
Tagged Arcadia, Boston, Christown Mall, Jack Swilling, Maryvale, Phoenix, Sunnyslope
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What would you put on Phoenix’s enDangered Dozen?
The Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition is accepting nominations for the 2011 “enDangered Dozen” of the most endangered historic buildings and sites in Phoenix. According to Donna Reiner, chair of the nomination committee, “We had some highs (Carl Hayden house) and … 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 →