“You are moving where...into what?” “But you work in Glendale?” “Where will you buy groceries?”
These were some of the many questions I had to answer when I announced that my husband Brien and I had purchased a 960 square foot home built eighty years ago in midtown Phoenix. To true “burb-ites” it is hard to fathom leaving the urban sprawl with its easy access to big box stores and constant chain food fare. It can be daunting for someone unfamiliar to navigate one-way streets.
"Midtown” lured me for this simple reason: the neighborhoods had mature trees and homes with porches surrounded by high-rises. I longed to be surrounded by greenscapes and neighborhoods where everyone knew your name. This could be considered the most exciting time to be living in Phoenix. The recession has certainly taken its toll, but the rebirth, from the ashes...(has to be said), seems to be calling for a grassroots ownership. Our hope is this blog will offer those in our district and those farther afield a vantage point about not only living in midtown, but how we, as a committed community continue to fuel the powerful possibilities Phoenix has to offer.
In addition, we will be adding items to our "Where to shop" "Where to eat" and "Where to visit" - beyond just a list, but actual visitations - send us your stories and photos too at our contact page.
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These were some of the many questions I had to answer when I announced that my husband Brien and I had purchased a 960 square foot home built eighty years ago in midtown Phoenix. To true “burb-ites” it is hard to fathom leaving the urban sprawl with its easy access to big box stores and constant chain food fare. It can be daunting for someone unfamiliar to navigate one-way streets.
"Midtown” lured me for this simple reason: the neighborhoods had mature trees and homes with porches surrounded by high-rises. I longed to be surrounded by greenscapes and neighborhoods where everyone knew your name. This could be considered the most exciting time to be living in Phoenix. The recession has certainly taken its toll, but the rebirth, from the ashes...(has to be said), seems to be calling for a grassroots ownership. Our hope is this blog will offer those in our district and those farther afield a vantage point about not only living in midtown, but how we, as a committed community continue to fuel the powerful possibilities Phoenix has to offer.
In addition, we will be adding items to our "Where to shop" "Where to eat" and "Where to visit" - beyond just a list, but actual visitations - send us your stories and photos too at our contact page.
Subscribe to this blog and enjoy the ride.
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