Evans Churchill Community Association

05/17/2026

05/11/2026

Thank you to our April Neighborhood Clean-up Crew!

03/25/2026

Preserve Phoenix board members met with representatives of True North Development on March 20, 2026, to discuss the future of the Coronado/Matts site located at 807 N 1st St. The meeting was productive, with both parties identifying shared priorities, including a commitment to salvage meaningful arc

03/03/2026

Evans Churchill Community Meeting is coming up on March 11.

Join us in conversation with Tony Ce from Local Buzz and Bud Meister from Bud's Glass Joint discussing Tony's new influencer engagement app Pollyn and the upcoming Budsapalooza festival.

Hosted by Generation Tux located on the corner of 4th and Pierce Streets

02/06/2026

A chaotic parade of decorated shopping carts, colorful costumes and questionable decisions returns to Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix this weekend.

Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-idiotarod-returns-saturday-how-to-join-the-valleys-wildest-race-40642441/

02/06/2026

DTPHX Spotlight: How Angelique Kane is Reimagining the Phoenix Center for the Arts | Downtown Phoenix

01/29/2026

Let’s discuss what’s ahead with Community and Economic Development, including an upcoming entertainment district survey, a senior affordable housing development at 2nd Street and Roosevelt, and artist Tessa Gurley, an aerial performer at First Fridays

February 11th 6PM - 8PM
Cambria Hotel
222 E Portland St



Join us

01/14/2026

Last night the Downtown Core Community and Evans Churchill Community boards came together to celebrate what makes our neighborhoods special. We share ideas on collaborating to strengthen walkability, connectivity, and the experiences that bring our communities to life. Excited to see what we can accomplish together!

01/12/2026

“Welcome Center” Update — 918 N 2nd St

For many of us, the former Welcome Center has been part of the creative fabric of Roosevelt Row. A place tied to memories, art, and community energy. Now the site is in an official City review process connected to a proposed redevelopment by APS.

The good news: APS is planning to keep a community element as part of what comes next. As we embrace change, this feels like an opportunity to honor what this place has been while shaping what it can become.

What we know (as of today):
The City issued a Determination of Eligibility stating the property does not appear eligible for inclusion in the Phoenix Historic Property Register because it does not meet the criteria for significance. The 30-calendar-day hold period began December 24, 2025 and concludes January 22, 2026.

What’s planned next:
APS plans to replace the existing building with a small liner building along Roosevelt St, featuring:

decorative concrete block design

large shopfront windows facing Roosevelt

visibility of new murals planned for the exterior of the APS Garfield Substation (above the roofline and on the east/west sides)

This new building is planned to be used by a local non-profit, with proposed spaces including:

office space

lounge

exhibition hall

Help us preserve the history: If you have photos, memories, or stories from the Welcome Center era, please share them in the comments. Let’s document what this place has meant as we say farewell to an old friend and look ahead to what it will become.