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If you grew up in Phoenix, you’re likely familiar with the cultural activity of cruising Central Avenue. For decades before the advent of social media, teen entertainment in the Valley often turned to motoring along Central. It was a way to meet other teenagers and find out where the parties were. It was a place to see and be seen and show off your wheels, even if it required spending the night driving up and down the same road. The iconic Park Central Mall, Phoenix’s first shopping mall, was a focal point on the strip given its large parking lot, which offered ample opportunity for hanging out. Read more….

Six high-rise towers may soon replace a long-vacant plot of land at the northeast corner of Indian School Road and Central Avenue in Phoenix — a project that supporters call a first of its kind in Arizona. Read more

Big changes are coming to a key intersection in Phoenix. On Wednesday, the City Council approved a zoning change for the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Indian School Road.

A developer plans to build six towers on the privately owned land near Steele Indian School Park, which includes three historic Phoenix Indian School buildings. The project is in Councilwoman Laura Pastor’s district. Read more

As it takes over the campus formerly of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona Christian University plans to transform the campus from a commuter school to an on-campus living environment. New housing developments are also planned for the 85 acres of vacant land neighboring the campus. Read more

We weren’t aware of the extent of the services at Neighborhood Ministries, a community organization providing outreach and empowerment programs. One of our clients fortunately introduced us to Neighborhood Ministries. We took a tour.

It’s hard to take a tour of their property and see what they’re doing and not get incredibly excited and buy in,” Jason Morris said.

On a pro bono basis, Withey Morris has been working on a project for Neighborhood Ministries for about a year. The City of Phoenix’s Historic Preservation office allowed Neighborhood Ministries to proceed with a project that will provide a much-needed Head Start program. Read more… 

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