DTPHX Skyline 2026; photo courtesy of Downtown Phoenix Inc. “On the consumer side, people are gravitating toward places that feel authentic, welcoming, walkable, safe and community oriented. Downtown Phoenix delivers on all of that,” says Devney Majerle, ... See more
Water Tower Plaza; photo by Foskett Creative, courtesy of the Town of Gilbert The Town of Gilbert eschews the generic term “downtown” for a designation that not only identifies the area but encapsulates its personality: The Heritage District. “ We’re seei... See more
Tempe; photo courtesy of Downtown Tempe Authority “A thriving downtown isn’t an accident — it’s mix, management and momentum. Tempe is writing that playbook in real time, blending strategic urban planning, intentional placemaking and collective community ... See more
Blue Corn Café & Bakery; photo courtesy of Chef Nick “Downtown gets cooler every day,” says Jimmy Cerracchio, executive director of Downtown Mesa Association , which was formed in 1985 by the commercial property owners of Downtown Mesa as a tool to he... See more
Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean; photo by Kevin Brost, courtesy of Hi Noon Hospitality “Successful downtowns provide a wide range of experiences in a walkable environment,” explains Kevin Burke, AICP, senior director of economic development and tourism at th... See more
