Phoenix Community Alliance Has Spent 40 Years Working To Create a Stronger Downtown for a Better Phoenix

Another step forward in the impactful ongoing transformation of Margaret T. Hance Park \ud83c\udf33\n\nThe Hance Park Partner Coalition, which includes Phoenix Community Alliance, the Hance Park Conservancy (@hanceparkphx), and the City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Dept. (@cityofphoenixaz), is moving forward with the next phase of improvements. These include enhanced access and gateway features that will further connect this iconic public space to the rest of Downtown Phoenix.\n\nWe're proud to continue supporting the long-term vision for a more vibrant, accessible park, which will ultimately become Downtown's crown jewel.\n\nIf you're interested in supporting these efforts, please reach out to Senior Director of PCA, Dom Papa, at dpapa@dtphx.org.\n\nThank you for the recognition, @azcentral. Visit the link in bio to read the full article (subscription required). \ud83d\udc46

\ud83d\ude86 How do we move Greater Phoenix forward?\n\nJoin us during @AZTechWeek for Future-Ready Mobility: Technology, Data, and Infrastructure to Move Greater Phoenix\u2014a forward-looking conversation on the innovations shaping how our region connects and grows.\n\nHear from top transportation leaders representing ADOT, MCDOT, the City of Phoenix, MAG, and Gartner as they share candid insights on the technology investments and infrastructure decisions driving the future of mobility.\n\nThe discussion will also explore what this transformation means for Downtown Phoenix\u2014its built environment, businesses, and residents.\n\n\ud83d\udccd Indy by Industrious (201 E Washington St., 5th Floor)\n\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Thursday, April 9 | 5:00\u20136:30 p.m.\n\ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f Complimentary parking provided courtesy of ACE Parking (201 E. Washington St. garage)\n\nStick around for an open networking reception following the panel\u2014an opportunity to connect directly with speakers and fellow civic leaders.\n\nRegister via the link in bio. \u261d\ufe0f \n*Not a Member? Reach out to Dom Papa at dpapa@dtphx.org to learn more and secure your spot.

At our Quarterly Member Meeting today, we brought together some of Downtown Phoenix's most influential voices for a meaningful conversation on the future of arts and culture. \ud83c\udfa8 \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f \n\nFrom funding and sustainability to the role of the business community and the integration of art into development, the discussion reinforced a shared commitment to building a vibrant, creative, and connected Greater Downtown Phoenix. \n\nThank you to our panelists, guest speakers, and everyone who joined us. Your insights and engagement are helping shape what's next.\n\nVisit the link in bio to check out our events calendar and register for an upcoming advocacy Committee meeting. \ud83d\udc46

Thanks to @arizonamidday for spotlighting what could be the bright future of Hance Park. \ud83c\udf33 \n\u00a0\nTim Sprague, PCA's Hance Park Fundraising Committee Co-Chair, joined the show to talk about the next phase of revitalization\u2014including the proposed Hance Park Gateway Staircases, designed to create safer, welcoming connections into Downtown's signature park.\n\u00a0\n\ud83d\udcfa Tune in Monday at 2 p.m. on Channel 12 to hear what PCA is working toward\u2014and how the community can be part of it.

Join Phoenix Community Alliance on Thursday, March 26, at @childmusephx for our first Quarterly Member Meeting of the year.\n\nThis conversation will bring together leaders from across Downtown to discuss the state of arts and culture in Phoenix, the challenges facing performing arts organizations and museums, and how the business community can help strengthen and support these vital institutions.\n\nSpace is limited\u2014 RSVP via the link in bio to secure your seat. \ud83c\udfad

Momentum is building for the next phase of the Margaret T. Hance Park revitalization. \ud83c\udf3f\n\nPhoenix Community Alliance is advancing a $1.5 million campaign to reimagine access to Central Avenue through the Hance Park Gateway Staircases \u2014 creating safe, welcoming connections into Downtown's signature public park. \n\nThis public-private partnership, supported by @apsfyi and the @cityofphoenixaz, represents an important step toward transforming Hance Park into a vibrant gathering place that strengthens our urban core.\n\nIf you're part of the development community and want to learn more about the project or attend the March 10 Hance Park Builders Breakfast, we invite you to connect with PCA's Senior Director Dominic Papa at dpapa@dtphx.org. \n\nVisit the link in bio to read the full article by Brandon Brown at the @phxbizjournal.