Archive for March, 2010
Valley Bike Month
Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Valley Metro kicks off Valley Bike Month this week, a month long campaign aimed at encouraging more people to use bikes as an alternative mode of transportation or exercise. Valley Metro is also promoting a bike and pedestrian safety campaign called Be Bright. As many of you know, this blog has helped me to become [...]
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Urban spaces along METRO light rail
Posted on 30. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
This is a continuing series on urban spaces along the METRO light-rail in Phoenix. Friend and guest blogger Jim suggested I document all of the major empty buildings/storefronts along the light rail as possible sites for new urban spaces (post). The building below is one of my favorite in all of downtown Phoenix. The 1930′s-era structure was once [...]
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GOP’s Steele likes light rail convenience in Phoenix
Posted on 29. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
In case you missed the news over the weeekend: Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele and several others were in town last Friday to tour Downtown Phoenix as a possible site for the Republic National Convention. According to The Arizona Republic reporter Scott Wong: “Without hesitation, Phoenix came with their A game today,” Steele said, [...]
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Location location location (and that view!)
Posted on 28. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Wrestlemania, WorldFest and the Tempe Festival of the Arts are the three main events this weekend in Phoenix. However, if you’re looking for something to do that’s a little more low key, then you may want to direct your eyes over here. This is the view from One Lexington – a mid-rise condo building in midtown [...]
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Critical mass little accident
Posted on 27. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
I bit the dust last night during Critical Mass, and I’m partially to blame. Critical Mass is a monthly group ride through Central Phoenix to help educate motorists about sharing the roadway with bikes. The group is becoming rather large as each month passes – not only is the event a great way to make [...]
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This week on CenPhoTV
Posted on 26. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
This week on CenPhoTV – Jacqui and Dave tell us about WorldFest at Heritage Square, RadiatePHX at One Lexington and all the best live music in the Valley! Need more information? Click here.
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This week on CenPhoTV
Posted on 25. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Jacqui and Dave tell us about a documentary featuring Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Caramelpalooza at Smeeks, the Phoenix Symphony and Star Wars - and all the best live music in the Valley! Need more information? Click here.
