It seems that many people wonder why the ridership numbers and community acceptance for METRO light rail in Phoenix has seen so positive. The reality just might be the fact that MANY different reasons have combined to create demand for the venues and neighborhoods surrounding light rail stations. One of the biggest factors in large […]
Jane’s Walk Phoenix Part 2 – Walkin’ the Walk
Jane’s Walk is back in Phoenix for a second annual stroll through the city. This year, the walk will focus on the Warehouse District just south of downtown and we’ll be learning a lot of cool things about the history of these buildings, the area, and what might be next for this part of town. […]
Introducing the Green Rail Corridor
Check out this press release from the Global Institute of Sustainability at ASU. This new partnership will create jobs and focus on the green light rail corridor in Phoenix. We talk a lot about business along the light rail line and about how communities along the line are being transformed. This project will be a […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Tempe Walk-Ability Making Strides
This past week, I mentioned the new Urban Garden Project in Tempe in a post about some cool things to do this weekend. As I walked by there Friday evening, it was cool to see the beginnings of a more urban lifestyle in our city. While the recreational user has been given much of the […]
CitySolve Urban Race coming to Phoenix
CitySolve Urban Race is coming to Phoenix! Check out this cool event that involves athletics, brains, local attractions, social media and a lot of fun. CitySolve Urban Race is a unique urban adventure game where teams of 2 – 6 participants solve clever clues and face fun challenges while discovering their city a fun new […]
Walkable Urban Communities in Phoenix?
It wasn’t long ago that the terms Urban and Walkable were unheard of in the “sprawling” Valley of the Sun. Most people would chuckle upon hearing mention of an “urban” lifestyle and Arizona in the same sentence. While strides are being made with infill development and some cool urban awareness campaigns, Manhattan, we are not. […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Urban Commuters Rockin’ the Rail Life
Everyone knows that gas prices are half of what they were in recent months. Just because we are enjoying the reprieve, doesn't mean there are not people still looking to save a few bucks or to live a more "green lifestyle." I have enjoyed learning more about many people living, working and playing in an […]