Thanks Dad for keeping me dry
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
I’m loving the weather in Phoenix over the last few days. Cold was on tap for most of the weekend, however today there was the addition of a steady drizzle which kept the streets along the lightrail pretty wet. I’m so ready for this change after spending my first summer living carfree in the intense [...]
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Five businesses that will help you live carfree
Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning and any errands that normally require a car can be especially tricky when you’re carfree in Phoenix. Alternative transportation like the light rail, a bike or even a Zipcar (car sharing program) can get you around, however I’m curbing my use of the latter after my record carfree spending [...]
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CenPho cycle chic
Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Function in sportswear helps people excel during recreational activities. Swimmers wear speedos to reduce the amount of drag in excess material on a pair of trunks. Football players wear a cleated sole for traction on the gridiron. Then there are bicyclists who wear helmets to protect their heads and in some cases a special shoe [...]
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10 easy ways to promote business along light rail
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Jim McPherson.
I’ve been a light rail supporter for a long time. My job is one block from the Central and McDowell station, so I take light rail a lot to attend meetings or events in downtown Phoenix (and not have to worry about parking). Because of my uncanny ability to miss a train “by that [...]
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You don’t need to own a car to have fun in Phoenix
Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
I had two goals Thursday night. Goal number one: get to the Celebrity Chef Tour at the Phoenician Resort without spending alot of money on a Zipcar. Goal number two: take a picture with headlining Celebrity Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
I realize these two goals together may seem odd, so here’s the backstory…
You may have seen in [...]
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In with the old
Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Restaurants all along the lightrail in Phoenix are looking at ways to green their business. You may have read my post on DowntownPhoenix.com about restaurants installing bike racks to meet the growing commuting trend here in the Valley. During my research, I found out that business owners are finding low cost ways to create a [...]
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Preserving history in Downtown Phoenix
Posted on 17. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Downtown Phoenix reminds me of a puzzle. Over the last several weeks, and in various parts of the city, I’ve noticed a new piece being added to the bigger picture of a vibrant urban core. I told you about the Phoenix Public Market opening soon, and earlier tonight there was a dedication of the A.E. [...]
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New Phoenix Public Market set to open
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
The news in this blog post deserves one big YIPPEE!! There are signs the economy is coming back to life in our urban core. The latest buzz along the lightrail in Phoenix involves new businesses setting up shop in an area I refer to as Downtown North: Central Avenue from Fillmore to Roosevelt. First up [...]
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How to ride METRO from Sky Harbor Airport
Posted on 11. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Phoenix Sky Harbor airport can be confusing – even for the experienced traveller. There are a total of three terminals at the airport. I typically fly Southwest and USAir out of terminal four. Those familiar with the layout of this terminal know there’s a north and south curb, gates on both ends (with a combined [...]
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Skateboard decks to the rescue
Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
A popular First Friday gallery recently put the call out to Phoenix artists and other public figures. The owners of After Hours Gallery asked the local celebs to design a skateboard deck for an exhibit and auction to benefit families with autistic children here in Arizona. You may recall, I volunteered my friend Kyle to [...]
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Car sharing in Phoenix
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
I love my Discount cabbies, however I’ve recently discovered a service in Phoenix that can be more convenient and less expensive than a taxi.
A car-sharing program called Zipcar parks two fuel efficient vehicles in the parking lot next to the Cronkite School in Downtown Phoenix. The lot is located at 1st St and Fillmore, which [...]
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Passing the test
Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Cooler temperatures are finally back in Phoenix. Earlier today we hit a high of 80 degrees and overnight temperatures are expected to dip down into the mid 60’s. Arizona’s fall weather is a welcome relief. I spent the summer living carfree in the desert and passed my biggest test by surviving the hottest July on [...]
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Tell a friend about the Phoenix lightrail crash
Posted on 06. Sep, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
METRO lightrail and rescue crews in Phoenix responded to the worst crash since the system started carrying passengers eight months ago. According to the Arizona Republic, four people were transported to a local hospital after an SUV ran a red light and slammed into the side of a train at 32nd Street and Washington early [...]
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Phoenix First Friday things to do
Posted on 04. Sep, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Looking for things to do in Downtown Phoenix tonight? People heading out this First Friday will have another stop to add to their list of must see places and things to do throughout the urban core.
First Friday expands to Heritage Square The home of the Arizona Science Center and Pizzeria Bianco will now have a [...]
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Raising money for charity
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Phoenix abstract expressionist artist Kyle Jordre is hard at work on my our project to raise money for autism research. You may recall I told you about the auction last month here. The guys over at After Hours Gallery are teaming up with the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center to raise money to assist [...]
