DOWNTOWN MAP & DIRECTORY 2016 • 2017 A publication of the Downtown Phoenix Partnership and Downtown Phoenix Inc. ABOUT THE COVER It’s no secret that the Downtown Phoenix of today is dramatically different than 10 years ago, and much of that evolution has to do with transit and connectivity. Light rail, buses, and an increasingly walkable and Welcome to bikeable central area helped mold downtown into something spectacular, not only for the community, but the region. Looking into downtown from the Downtown bridge over Margaret T. Hance Park is a great place to get a glimpse of this progress, and the photographer really wanted to capture that energy and optimism. Phoenix! ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER NADER ABUSHHAB A local photographer with a passion for downtown arts and culture, Nader Abushhab loves to shoot fashion, portraits and commercial projects. Finding art in simplicity and fine details drives his aesthetic vision. He enjoys collaborating with other artists, From award-winning restaurants local designers and the broader creative community. Contact him at
[email protected] or visit to exciting sports events and www.nbma.photography. concerts, Downtown Phoenix is CONTRIBUTORS the epicenter of fun things to do FARA ILLICH in the area. Come see for yourself— As the Content Manager for Downtown Phoenix Inc., Fara Illich loves capturing all the fun and exciting the door is open. changes happening in our city’s center through storytelling, photography and video. Contact her at
[email protected]. Photo: Nader Abushhab, NBMA Photography BRANDI PORTER Driven by her passion for building a more vibrant downtown, Brandi Porter is committed to promoting small businesses, arts and culture as the Community Eat Stay Editor for Downtown Phoenix Inc.