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Advocacy is at the heart of Phoenix Community Alliance's (PCA) mission! \ud83c\udf87 \ud83d\udc99 \n\nThroughout our history, we've used the expertise of our collective Members and leadership to effectively advocate for positive results. Because we're selective in how we advocate, a letter of support or opposition carries additional weight. \n\nIn the spring, when it became clear that key state historic preservation funding and the existence of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) were at risk, Patrick McDaniel, PCA's Advocacy Director, sent Call-to-Action emails to the Arts, Culture, & Public Life (ACPL) and Central City Planning & Development (CCPD) Committee(s) and other Members to contact select elected officials to support funding of the SHPO.\n\nThe coordination effort was successful, and PCA and other key local stakeholders helped ensure that key funding for historic preservation was included in the final state budget signed by Governor Katie Hobbs. \n\nTo understand how historic preservation funding drives economic development, community identity, and attracts visitors, read Jim McPherson's blog using the link in bio.
Mark Your Calendars! The reopening of Arizona Science Center's Dorrance Planetarium now has a date! \ud83c\udf0e \n\nOn Saturday, October 18, the five-story planetarium will reopen with a highly impressive technological upgrade that sets the center as a global leader in immersive science experiences. \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f \n\nThe new 8K+ resolution screen will be a spherical dome, measuring almost 60 ft. in diameter, wrapping around the audience for an immersive screening experience, including state-of-the-art spatial audio. The Arizona Science Center is only the third museum in the world to use the new Cosm's LED CX System, following Prague and Fort Worth auditoriums. \n\nSince opening in 1997, the planetarium has welcomed more than two million guests. The reimagined theater has a capacity of 194, including 106 premium seats. The renderings hint at the immersive experience visitors to the planetarium can expect.\n\nWant to save yourself a premium spot? Advanced ticket sales begin in mid-August on azscience.org.
Who knew learning could be this fun? \ud83e\uddea\ud83d\udd2d\n\nIndulge your curiosity at @azscience with endless activities and hands-on learning for all ages.\n\n\u2620\ufe0f Be sure to check out \u2018The Power of Poison' exhibit happening this summer, which explores the captivating world of nature's toxic arsenal through live performances and interactive dioramas.\n\n\ud83d\udc40 Stay tuned for more *cool* things to do this summer in DTPHX!
Please join us in welcoming Tim Boothe, Chief Administration Officer at Western Alliance Bank, as the newest representative on Phoenix Community Alliance's (PCA) Board of Directors!\n\nAt the last Board of Directors meeting in June, the PCA board expanded when its current director-level Members appointed the executive and AECOM Hunt's Corissa Smith.\n\nWhen Members join, they give their time, expertise, and knowledge and get so much more in return, which we describe as a \"return on engagement.\" With a strong slate of voices, directors steer our organization toward the future. \n\nPCA is excited by the fresh, diverse perspectives brought to the table. Learn more about Boothe and how he expects Western Alliance Bank to easily integrate into the advocacy at the heart of our organization's mission! Welcome aboard, Tim! \n\n\ud83d\udc99: What excites you the most about serving your organization on the board?\n\ud83d\udcb8: I am a big believer in what PCA is all about \u2013 creating a stronger and more vibrant Downtown Phoenix, now and for the future. While Western Alliance is a national bank serving customers across the country, our headquarters location is Downtown. PCA has succeeded in making it easier and more attractive for new businesses to come to life in
Six Degrees of PCA Connectivity (in the Warehouse District)!\n\nThanks to Juan Kingsbury, the Warehouse District Council (WDC) secured Galvanize Phoenix\u2014an adaptive reuse success story\u2014as the meeting location. Though summer tends to slow things down, the agenda showed plenty of energy and engagement from stakeholders and PCA Members behind the scenes.\n\n\ud83d\udfe1 June 19 marked the 20th anniversary of CCBG Architects' relocation to the Warehouse District.\n\n\ud83d\udd35 The City of Phoenix recently approved the street abandonment of Taylor Street between 1st and 3rd Streets to allow ASU to use it as pedestrian infrastructure. The closure creates an uninterrupted paseo between 1st Avenue and 3rd Street. \n\n\ud83d\udfe1 At the start of June, Joel Koester started as Visit Phoenix's Sports & Events Commission Executive Director to bring more major sporting and entertainment events to the region. Before its formation in 2024, Phoenix was the largest city in the nation without such a commission. \n\nAfterward, Kingsbury gave remaining attendees a tour of the Galvanize space to showcase the unique intersection of business and culture. PCA also observed Member connectivity throughout, such as Horizon Strategies using the venue as office space, and the artwork on display provided by 9 The Gallery, which was available to purchase.\n\nLike our Committees, the Council is taking July off. \ud83e\uddf3 We'll see everybody in August! \ud83d\udc4b \n\nThanks, Juan, for opening Galvanize's doors to stakeholders!