The City of Phoenix is excited to receive a $1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to help implement the South-Central / Downtown Hub light rail extension Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Community plan. The Phoenix project is one of 19 to receive a portion of the $13.1 … [More]
Avondale Ranks No. 1 in 2022 Digital Cities Survey
The Center for Digital Government announced the winners of the 22nd annual Digital Cities Survey, recognizing cities utilizing technology to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency and digital equity, plan for the future of work and more. Avondale, Arizona took the top ranking in the nation for the population category 75,000 to 124,999. Avondale, Az shares the top … [More]
Phoenix Awarded Global ‘A’ Rating for Environmental Efforts
The City of Phoenix is now one of 122 cities and counties globally to make the 2022 CDP A list for its environmental efforts led by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the Office of Environmental Programs. “Combatting climate change is a top priority for me, and is essential to the future of Phoenix and those who plan to live here,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Knowing that … [More]
Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corp. Awarded $45M to Promote Economic Development
Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corporation (PCDIC) was recently awarded a $45 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). This marks the third consecutive year that PCDIC has received NMTC funding following last year’s allocation of $55 million and a … [More]
Video: Super Bowl LVII Small Business Permitting and Licensing Workshop
Learn about the permits and licenses needed by small businesses for food sales, signs, street and sidewalk vending, public assembly and special events during Super Bowl LVII in 2023. City of Phoenix and Maricopa county staff explain how to apply and when to file the required applications. See workshop video here. https://youtu.be/FQxjo4irfoE Workshop was hosted by … [More]
Mixed-Income Housing Development Opens in the Edison-Eastlake Community
The City of Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of Soluna Apartments, the first Choice Neighborhoods mixed-income housing development in the Edison-Eastlake Community. Soluna features 177 modern, energy-efficient units ranging from one to five bedrooms. The community is designed to provide quality … [More]
City of Phoenix Invests $12M in Homeless Solutions in October
In Oct. 2022, the Phoenix City Council approved $12 million in funding dedicated to homelessness solutions. The allocated funds will create new shelter and safe spaces to sleep for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness. It will also contribute to wraparound services and support a workforce program … [More]
August Sports Betting Figures Released; $5.4B Wagered in First Year
Bettors in Arizona wagered over $360 million during the month of August, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “I am excited to see such strong wagering figures for August, which is the final monthly report for Arizona’s first year of legal sports betting,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “Through the first year of legal wagering, Arizona has seen over … [More]
Their Take: Nikola Highlights Benefits to Integrated Truck and Energy Business Model from The Inflation Reduction Act
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, highlights key elements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden this past August. The legislation supports every aspect of Nikola's integrated truck and energy business model from the development of zero-emissions vehicle … [More]
Phoenix Names Official Historian to Help Preserve and Share the History of Phoenix
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has announced the appointment of Steve Schumacher as the Mayor’s Office Official Historian. “Steve will work with us to document and share the history of Phoenix, from its earliest days to the present,” said Mayor Kate Gallego. “I have always believed the future of Phoenix builds on the strong foundation of its past, beginning with the ancient … [More]
Phoenix Water Hosting Town Halls Focused on Colorado River Shortage
As part of their ongoing effort to keep the public informed about how reduced allocations of Colorado River water are impacting the City of Phoenix, Phoenix Water experts will deliver a presentation at various locations in the weeks ahead. The speakers will focus on how the City manages its … [More]
SBA Announces $7.2 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Emerging Micro-Entrepreneurs Gain Access to Capital
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a $7.2 million grant award to 38 organizations under the Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME), a $1.7 million increase, up 30% from last year’s allocated $5,500,000 in funding. The PRIME award will support these nonprofit organizations as they help low-income entrepreneurs get financing to establish and … [More]
Tribal Gaming Contributions to the State for Quarter Top $40M
The Arizona Department of Gaming announced today $41,571,869 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. This amount represents a 2.1 percent increase when compared to same quarter of FY2022. “Arizona’s tribal gaming industry continues to impress, with a quarterly contribution record of $41.6 million to the … [More]
