Phoenix Metro
How the Valley is redesigning daily life for a hotter future
By Phoenix News Daily Staff • 12 min read
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City Hall
Phoenix advances neighborhood cooling plan ahead of August
The proposal adds shaded walkways, drinking-water stations and grants for heat-resilient landscaping across priority corridors.
July 16, 2026
Business
Adaptive reuse turns older office blocks into mixed-use hubs
Developers are betting that flexible housing, retail and community space can revive underused properties.
July 15, 2026
Culture
Independent venues launch a shared calendar for local music
The new collaboration aims to make smaller shows easier to discover throughout the Valley.
July 15, 2026
Education
Libraries expand evening learning labs for families
Six branches will offer tutoring, creative technology and multilingual support later into the evening.
July 14, 2026Food & Drink
DiningThe most anticipated openings of the season
GuideFresh, fast lunches for the hottest weekdays
CoffeeThree roasters giving desert flavors a new spin
NeighborhoodsWhy South Phoenix dining is having a moment
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