As 2023 is in full swing, the list of what is going right in the Central Phoenix corridor is a long one that provides much to celebrate for our residents, city, and state. Terrific cities have a personality and a vibe that is uniquely their own. And a vital urban core is often a critical driver in what makes a city great. Civic pride happens in collaboration between neighbors, neighborhoods, corporate citizens, smart government, and willing investors who collectively foster a “can do” spirit that welcomes all people and makes room for new ideas.
Anyone who has been in Phoenix for a long time or even the last few years can easily see that Central Phoenix is on the move in a big way. It feels like we have reached a tipping point and momentum is full throttle. At almost every turn, there is something noteworthy going on across a wide range of sectors: multifamily housing, infill development, neighborhood revitalization, university expansion projects, new construction, restaurants, museums, Roosevelt Row’s national prominence, and sports and entertainment venues. Where challenges remain, I am confident that solutions will follow. It is truly an exciting time to live, work and play in Central Phoenix.
You are invited to connect with PCA though our newsletter and website, and join us as we work together to build this great place we call home.
Diane Haller
“As a longtime member of Phoenix Community Alliance, it is especially gratifying to see how diverse the revitalization and development projects are in the Central Phoenix corridor. The heart of Phoenix is alive and well.”
Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2023
Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2023
Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2024
Central City Planning & Development
Co-Chair
Assistant Treasurer: 2-year term ending Dec. 2024
Secretary: 2-year term ending Dec. 2024
Immediate Past Chair,
Social & Housing Advancement Committee Co-Chair
Public Affairs Chair
Catrina Kahler, Arts, Culture & Public Life
Billy Shields, Central City Planning & Development
Matt Seaman, Central City Planning & Development
Greg Falls, Education
Larry Lazarus, Hance Park Fundraising
Tim Sprague, Hance Park Fundraising
Bryan Albue, Membership Engagement
Krista Shepherd, Multi-Modal Connectivity
Kyle Foxcroft, Multi-Modal Connectivity
Ruben Alvarez, Public Affairs
Sheila Harris, PhD, Social & Housing Advancement
Mo Stein, Social & Housing Advancement
Chris Burson, SVP of Commercial Real Estate, Alliance Bank of Arizona
Dana Kennedy, State Director, AARP Arizona
Samantha Spadaro, Director of Business Development, AECOM Hunt
Howard Epstein, National Executive, OREO/Real Estate Sales, Bank of America
Amy Shlossman, Chief Operating Officer, Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix
Jay Zaghloul, Director, Business Development, Cordia
Sonora Crittenden, Manager, Community Benefit & Health Equity, Dignity Health
Kathey Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, EPS Group
Jay Silverberg, Design Director, Regional Culture & Museums Leader, Principal, Gensler
Jason Rowley, President & CEO, Phoenix Suns
Mike Ebert, Managing Partner, RED Development
Michael Celaya, Area Sales Manager, Republic Services
Jared Fleisher, VP, Government Affairs, Rock Central
Lexi Muller, Community Outreach Lead, Southwest Airlines
Kathleen Mascarenas, Senior Media Relations Strategist, SRP
Julie Trujillo, Director, External Relations, UArizona Eller College of Management
Kyle Jardine, Director of Development, Wexford Science & Technology
Leah Fregulia, CEO, Arizona School for the Arts
Rick Naimark, Associate VP for Program Development Planning, ASU
Lisa Glow, CEO, Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)
Brian Cassidy, President, CCBG Architects
Jay Hicks, Design Principal, Dig Studio
Dominic Papa, Founder, Digital Equity Institute
Shannon Scola, Attorney, Gust Rosenfeld
Mark McLaren, VP, HDR
Megan Schmitz, Director, Horizon Strategies
Beau Lane, Founder/CEO, LaneTerralever
Kurt Schneider, President, LD Schneider & Associates
Angela Hughey, Co-Founder & President, ONE Community
Eva Olivas, Executive Director/CEO, Phoenix Revitalization Corporation
Andie Abkarian, Private Professional
Sandra Ferniza, Private Professional
Ashley Harder, Private Professional
Jim McPherson, Private Professional
Carol Poore, Ph.D, Private Professional
Brad Woodman, Office Director/Vice President, SmithGroup
Jessyca Leach, Executive Director, Southwest Center
Kell Duncan, Owner, The Churchill
Mark Stratz, SVP | City Leader, Transwestern
Ryan Kerr, Principal, True North Studio