Downtown

It wasn't g g downtown Phoenix thought ghost . Although various headquarters, firms, government buildings, 5PM weekday evenings place became quite deserted all folks worked downtown would . Sports anchor scene downtown, Suns Mercury playing basketball, Diamondbacks playing baseball, those culturally inclined, Herberger Theatre Center, Symphony Hall, Arizona Science Center within walking distance.

Copper Square

The one and only cultural, governmental, and business center y Copper Square. Quickly becoming southwest's distinctive urban centers, Copper square built around original Phoenix historic . It' boundaries extend Fillmore south Jackson Street, 7 Street 3 Avenue. Recent planned revitalization Copper Square, including $4 billion public private sector development, increased arts, cultural entertainment activity, presence state universities (ASU U A) convention center resulting significant physical economic growth Phoenix downtown .

Roosevelt Historic District

This retooled itself -down, g infested epicenter Central Phoenix scene. This emerging neighborhood become artist live/work spaces, gallery spaces studio spaces. Since 1994 monthly First Friday's artwalk grown become biggest monthly artwalk U.S. Increasing interest prompted Rooselvelt Row becoming pedestrian-friendly supportive small local independent businesses g downtown Phoenix character.

Historic Neighborhoods

Downtown Central Phoenix several historic neighborhoods. These range century Victorian -century modern architecture. Some -known districts include Coronado, Encanto-Palmcroft, FQ Story, Willo Woodlea.