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The 7th Avenue Curve
The curve along Phoenix's Seventh Avenue, just north of Indian School Road, is a little vortex of development energy. Why is the area special? Why is the street curved? What might be done to pump up the area? Take a look!
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Crime victims' newfound fear of Phoenix Police Department puts downtown gangs back in saddle
Like many other areas, downtown Phoenix's Garfield Neighborhood is in the grip of double dangers as older gang members return from prison just as the Mayor's new immigration policy creates a big chill between residents and the police. Domestic abuse also goes unreported.
Peirce Report Plus 20 Years
Twenty years ago urban critic Neil Peirce wrote a seminal report on Valley development and growth. The report spawned a number of citizen planning efforts, most notably the Phoenix Futures Forum. Time to try again? Read-up on the last time: The Phoenix Futures Forum
Terry Goddard and Andy Young at Phoenix Futures Forum event. Photo by Bob Rink
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