by bryan | Sep 30, 2010 | light rail expansion, News & Information
Mayor Scott Smith has been in meetings with the federal government on transportation issues. The report is the the Federal Government likes the additional two miles to Gilbert Road past the currently planned 3.1 mile extension. The Feds said they would try to get the $20 million needed for the 1st step of the 3.1 mile extension into Mesa. The additional 2 miles will take more time and effort in planning....
by bryan | Sep 30, 2010 | Light Rail Business, light rail corridor, News & Information, Schools
Robert L. Duffy High School -By Jessica Driver, Editor In terms of architecture and design, academic buildings across the valley tend to look the same. Two stories with brick, two stories with concrete, four walls and a window, high schools across the country mirror each other in size and concept. However, there is a new charter school under construction near downtown Phoenix that is breaking this mold. Robert L. Duffy high school, located at 2550 E. Jefferson Street is part of the Career Success School District, which is in its 10th year and has a total of six high schools and one K-12 elementary. Robert L. Duffy is purported to be a multi-dome charter school connected by an enclosed corridor system, setting it apart from almost every other school in Arizona. Robert L. Duffy is just one of many community structures taking advantage of a revitalized architectural design known as dome technology. Due to the structural insulation and non-flammable construction materials, domes have long been considered one of the most efficient and structurally sound designs. A dome provides low construction costs and high-energy efficiency, at times ½ the cost of a conventional building of the same size, making it an ideal option for schools, especially in Arizona where effective cooling is at a premium. Dome Technology, an Idaho based company who specializes in this modern, concrete thin-shell design has been contracted to build these monolithic domes. Founded in 1976 by brothers Barry, David and Randy South, the initial dome shape is created by spraying polyurethane foam over an air form and then adding a continuous spray of concrete to...
by bryan | Sep 28, 2010 | Business Events, News & Information
Tempe, Ariz. Sept. 1, 2010 – Tempe Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake provides free admission, free entertainment, beer and wine gardens, kid’s games, German food, non-stop polka, a great carnival, plenty of parking and fun! This year marks the 200th anniversary of the original Oktoberfest – it started as a royal Bavarian wedding in 1810. To add a little more oom-pah-pah to the 2010 Tempe Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake, coordinators have added new features to the free admission festival located near the 3rd Street and Mill Avenue light rail stop. On Friday Oct. 1 Tempe middle school students will carry 188 flags representing the United Nations from the Hackett House on 4th and Mill Aves to Tempe Beach Park. Parade begins promptly at 7:10 pm. Tempe Sister City founders, diplomats from Germany and Ireland governments and sister city representatives will lead the parade to the opening ceremonies on the Tempe Town Lake main stage. Fox 10′s Arizona Idol 2009 competition winner Kaitlin Jones will sing the National Anthem and the traditional tapping of the keg will commence. Despite dam burst “das Foot Race” 5k or 5 mile will kick off at 8 a.m. Saturday Oct. 2, 2010 with a run or walk around Tempe Town Lake. Polka band Das Aubachtal Sextett from Regensburg, Germany will entertain runners before the race begins. The race ends on Oktoberfest grounds where runners can enjoy one complimentary beverage from our early bird beer garden. Long Wong’s at the Firehouse in Tempe will offer an exclusive Oktoberfest Pizza made with mouth watering bratwurst, hearty potatoes, cheddar cheese, traditional German sauerkraut and a homemade...
by bryan | Sep 6, 2010 | light rail corridor, News & Information
Phoenix Art Museum Does it Best Everyone has his or her specialty. And, the Phoenix Art Museum is very proficient at what it does. And that is showing ‘Art’. Visitors have reported they have spent a very fast 3 hours at the museum and enjoyed it immensely. And you? Exhibitions are booked for a very limited time, and are designed to fascinate, entertain and educate. You will find exhibits from all corners of the world, modern to very ancient, from those whose star is rising to the masters at the top. It will be on display for imagination to work. Located at 1625 N. Central Ave, Light Rail: McDowell Rd & Central Ave, get off at Station 10, McDowell & Central Ave. More information at 602-257-1880, or...
by bryan | Sep 6, 2010 | Business, Business Events, Light Rail Business, light rail corridor, News & Information
Phoenix Open Market on Light Rail is fresh and fun I stopped by the Open Market on Saturday morning. It was a good think I got there before noon, because the vendors start packing up at that time. The open time is from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, and 4-8 p.m. on Wednesdays. You will find, as I did, a mixture of farmer’s market, boutique, promotion and food to sample before you buy. It was on a smaller scale that others I have been to, and I estimated about 50 booths set up and functioning. The visitors seemed to be in a good mood, irrespective of the warm temperatures in the hot Phoenix morning. Large water-cooled fans were blowing on several corners to cool everyone down. Several people just stood in front of the fans and spread their arms out, seemingly hoping to drink in all the cool air. You can find more information at http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/ They are located on the NE Corner of Central Ave and Pierce St.; and you can get there by exiting the Roosevelt/Central Ave Light Rail...
