Sadly, while downtown Phoenix has a lot to do, its entertainment options are spread out. Other cities do a far better job of concentrating bars, restaurants, stores, and other urban amenities-- downtown Phoenix has unfortunately been carved up by too many superblocks and parking garages.
So, downtown's best street is undoubtedly Monroe Street (solely because of the little stretch between Central and 1st Avenue). It's got the cool historic hotel, the San Carlos, plus Seamus McCaffrey's. Across the street is more nightlife with Monroe's (the only basement bar I'm aware of in downtown). This street should get even better when 44 Monroe finishes up and the Professional Building is renovated. There are plans for ground-floor retail in both buildings and 44 Monroe will bring 200-300 more residents downtown. Glad to see it continue to rise.
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I enjoy reading your insightful blurbs about downtown Phoenix. Are you involved in any committees, commissions, or day-job work to advance your ideas into practice? There are numerous opportunities, and help is always needed!
Thanks for the kudos. I am definitely involved in committees and commissions related to downtown, and my hope in publishing this blog is that others become more engaged in downtown as well.
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