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Working to create a more livable city where you can comfortably walk, bike, take transit, and enjoy quality urban spaces.

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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📣 Calling all urbanists for our next volunteer meeting! Our guest speaker for Tuesday, October 6 will be David Urbinato with Valley Metro, discussing all things Maryvale light rail extension. We meet the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30-6:30pm. RSVP: shorturl.at/XosDJ
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🍻 Join us for a happy hour kicking off Week Without Driving! On Thursday, October 1, come hang out, enjoy casual conversation and learn how you can participate. We’re encouraging everyone to walk, roll and ride transit from October 1-8. RSVP: shorturl.at/Fg8gR
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Our monthly volunteer meetings are back! Catch us on Tuesday, August 4 at 5:30 p.m. Meet fellow urbanists and get updates on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act from a representative of Senator Ruben Gallego's office. 📍Galvanize Coworking 💻️ virtual option available RSVP: shorturl.at/o8r6e
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
We're taking a break from our monthly volunteer meeting this month. See you in August! RSVP for August 4: shorturl.at/gUa43
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
A very important housing bill may be up for a vote this week! Now is the time to make your voice heard in support of missing middle housing.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Click for sample emails to legislators that you can personalize: shorturl.at/Xd9Po Send your emails by Monday, June 8.
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
We're taking a break from our monthly volunteer meeting. Save the date for our next one on Tuesday, July 7 at 5:30 p.m. We'll see you then!
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
👀 We have a very special guest for our next volunteer meeting. Lee Rayburn, one of the developers of the urbanist Civano development in Tucson, will be in the house! 🗓️ Tuesday, May 5 📍 meet us at Galvanize (or virtually) RSVP & details: shorturl.at/b6fuD
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Join us for our monthly volunteer meeting on Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m.! • Representative Sarah Liguori will be discussing her efforts on housing at the state legislature. • Our own Nicole Rodriguez will share details on the upcoming Phoenix General Plan update. 🔗 RSVP: shorturl.at/DnlIK
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
See you tomorrow at The Royale. 😀⁠ ✨️ Meet Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, hosts of the podcast and the authors of Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile. Get a copy of the book, enjoy a Q&A and mingle with fellow urbanists. 🔗 Get your ticket online: shorturl.at/vvNf5
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Our next volunteer meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.⁠ 👏⁠ ⁠ We'll be reviewing January's light rail setback, then look ahead to opportunities in the coming weeks to advocate for housing and multimodal transportation. ⁠ 📍 Galvanize Coworking 🖥️ or join virtually⁠ ⁠ RSVP: shorturl.at/6BXTi
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Spend an evening with us and The War on Cars podcast. 😀 Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear are bringing their book tour to Phoenix. Enjoy the presentation, stay for the Q&A and mingle with the authors. 🎟️ limited tickets⁠ 🗓️ Wednesday, February 11⁠, 6:30pm 📍 at The Royale ⁠ 🔗 Tickets: shorturl.at/vvNf5
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Please take a moment to vote for option 1 on Valley Metro's survey. The city must continue its plan for the Capitol Extension, the first step in bringing light rail to the west valley. Take the quick survey: www.valleymetro.org/project/capi...
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
✨️ Get ready for a very special evening with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, hosts of The War on Cars podcast and authors of the new book, Life After Cars! They're bringing their book tour to Phoenix. 🎟️ limited tickets 🗓️ Wednesday, February 11 📍 at The Royale Get Your Ticket: shorturl.at/0rcps
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Phoenix is looking for a new Light Rail Administrator! This is a key position to help advance transportation initiatives in the city. Know someone who might be a fit? 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/Seqe6
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Our own Will Greene was interviewed on AZ Family about the importance of light rail and the Capitol extension. City Council will be voting on this on Tuesday, January 27 at 2:30 p.m. Stay tuned on how you can voice your opinion to support light rail! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdAr...
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City Council asks for public opinion on Valley Metro light rail extension
YouTube video by Arizona’s Family (3TV / CBS 5)
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
We're a little delayed in announcing, but no less delighted to welcome Eric Henderson to our board!⁠ A few facts about him: ⁠ • He's a seasoned finance executive with over 30 years of experience. • He holds a Master’s in Business Law.⁠ ⁠ • He serves as Treasurer for Trees Matter and The Fund AZ.⁠
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Are you concerned that the City of Phoenix may be backsliding on light rail? So are we! Our volunteer meeting on Tuesday, January 6 will be a big one. Join us to learn how you can help save the Capitol Light Rail Extension. 🔗 See you there: shorturl.at/OEckO
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The future of the light rail is in jeopardy, with the TIP committee deciding on Dec. 17th if they should "re-evaluate" the Capitol extension. Phoenix must act—not stall—to deliver the transit options guaranteed by Proposition 104: tinyurl.com/yxpzj795
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Light Rail Under Attack (Again): Phoenix Must Follow Through on the Promises Made in Prop 104 — Urban Phoenix Project
The voters did their part by passing Prop 104 (now called Phoenix T2050), but now some officials are trying to derail the Light Rail extensions that it promised.
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Light rail is being attacked (again)‼️ The City of Phoenix is considering scrapping the Capitol Light Rail Extension and I-10 West alignment, a true betrayal of what voters have asked for. 📢 This is a crucial moment to fight for our transportation future! How to Help: shorturl.at/lo4Ia
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
#WeekWithoutDriving starts next Monday! Let’s raise awareness about the barriers nondrivers face and build more accessible communities. Learn more at tinyurl.com/4fk352cz 📸 Share your experience and tag us! — we want to see how you roll!
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Bring the kids and celebrate safe, inclusive, and family-friendly streets on Oct 18 at the first Kidical Mass PHX! A leisurely ride for little riders and bikers of all ages will kick off at Hance Park at 9:30, and the event will also include a bike rodeo and food trucks: tinyurl.com/bdh3w72r
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Nearly a decade after Phoenix voters approved Transportation 2025, questions remain about how well T2050 investments align with Phoenix’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries, as well as with the city’s broader Climate Action Plan objectives: tinyurl.com/nvkaya92
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Rethinking T2050: Aligning Phoenix’s Transportation Funding with Safety and Equity — Urban Phoenix Project
Nearly a decade after Phoenix voters approved Transportation 2025, questions remain about how well T2050 investments align with Phoenix’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious inj...
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
We’re Hiring a GIS Consultant! Urban Phoenix Project just launched an RFP for a GIS consultant to support our AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant project!
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Thank you to everyone who came out to Civic Spark today! This fantastic event connected residents with myriad community and nonprofit organizations to help turn advocacy into action. 👏
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
👉️ Eager to make a difference in your community, but not sure how? This Saturday from 9-11 a.m., Civic Spark will bring together over 40 organizations to help you get informed and involved (including yours truly). Learn more & RSVP: shorturl.at/GnpcY
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Join us for our August Volunteer Meeting featuring a special presentation from Nick Klimek & Cam McCutchen of the City of Phoenix Transit Oriented Communities Planning Team 🏙️🚊 Virtual option available — RSVP for details! 🔗 RSVP now : tinyurl.com/aj574bsx
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
🚦Our series on the impact of the reverse lanes rolls on! Today, local business owner Mark Howard shares how the lanes are affecting central Phoenix shops and neighborhoods. Hear his perspective and join the conversation: tinyurl.com/yvef7zwd
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Reverse lane reactions: If you think the problem is increased congestion or people who can't read signs, you are missing the point. — Urban Phoenix Project
After 50 years of having these lanes, THINGS CHANGE. But one thing never changes on this issue - the Council's decision to KEEP these lanes in support of a few constituents who may use these lanes ove...
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
We're excited to see stop bars and high-visibility crosswalks gaining traction. 😄 Last week, City Council's Transportation, Infrastructure & Planning (TIP) Subcommittee reviewed a citizen petition to add these citywide. Thank you to Council Members Hodge-Washington and Pastor for supporting this. 👏
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Send an email in ✨️one click✨️ to help us get bike lanes on 3rd Street! It doesn't matter what district you live in; we're working to educate all council members and encourage them to support protected bike lanes on 3rd Street. Let's make it happen! 👏 Send your email: shorturl.at/HptOQ
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Despite a push by city residents to remove the outdated reverse lanes in central Phoenix, the City Council recently decided to punt on the issue and asked instead for another study. The lanes don’t work, and it’s time for action. Read more: tinyurl.com/3uhtzyc7
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Just One More Study: Process Delays Progress Once Again For Reverse Lanes  — Urban Phoenix Project
Despite a push by city residents to remove the outdated reverse lanes in central Phoenix, the City Council recently decided to punt on the issue and asked instead for yet another study.
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Help make Phoenix a better place to live. 👏⁠ ⁠ Want to learn how? R.S.V.P. for our next volunteer meeting. Get the scoop on our latest efforts and how you can contribute to what we're working on. We'll see you there.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 RSVP: shorturl.at/f4W8z
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Arizona’s HB2721 presents Phoenix with a rare opportunity to make progress on multiple challenges at once: housing affordability, infrastructure efficiency, climate resilience, and long-term fiscal stability: tinyurl.com/5z48w77n
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Maximizing the Impact of HB2721: A Bold Approach for Phoenix Zoning Reform — Urban Phoenix Project
Arizona’s HB2721 presents Phoenix with a rare opportunity to make progress on multiple challenges at once: housing affordability, infrastructure efficiency, climate resilience, and long-term fiscal st...
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
The City of Phoenix is looking for a new Street Transportation Director to guide the department. Help improve our city streets, including improved infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians. Learn more: shorturl.at/JdxeO
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
In 2015, Phoenix voters passed Proposition 104, a 35-year sales tax plan called Transportation 2050 that promised a more walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly city. Ten years later, it’s time we ask: Why are key projects still waiting for funding? tinyurl.com/3u2ezwp7
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Why Isn’t Phoenix Funding the Projects That Matter? — Urban Phoenix Project
In 2015, Phoenix voters did something visionary: they passed Proposition 104, a massive 35-year sales tax plan called Transportation 2050 (T2050). Ten years later, it’s time we ask: Why are key projec...
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
You can have an impact. 👏 Want to learn how? R.S.V.P. for our next volunteer meeting! Get the scoop on our latest efforts and how you can contribute to what we're working on. We'll see you there. ⁠ • Tuesday, June 3, 5:30 p.m. • Burton Barr Library • option to join virtually ⁠ 🔗 shorturl.at/mRpwf
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Speak up against the reverse lanes. 👏 👉️ Join in person at city hall or virtually and speak up. Register to speak virtually by Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Attending in person? Arrive by 1:30 p.m. to make your request. 👉️ Submit an online comment on item #107. Register now: shorturl.at/g4D6e
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Take the City of Phoenix speed limit setting survey and let them know you value pedestrian and bicycle safety over high vehicle speed. Take the survey: shorturl.at/vhwQN
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City of Phoenix Speed Limit Setting Survey
The City of Phoenix is developing a Speed Limit Setting Procedure which may be used to appropriately set speed limits that satisfy all users' mobility and safety needs.
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
For decades, the reversible lanes on 7th Avenue and 7th Street have been a daily frustration for drivers, a danger to pedestrians and cyclists, and a barrier to local businesses. Learn more about reverse lanes and how you can join the movement to end them: shorturl.at/ZJMQM
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The Reverse Lanes Are Outdated. Here's Why It's Time for Phoenix to Move On. — Urban Phoenix Project
For decades, the reversible lanes on 7th Avenue and 7th Street have been a daily frustration for drivers, a danger to pedestrians and cyclists, and a barrier to local businesses. As Phoenix grows into...
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Come hang out with us at Valley Coffee Co. on Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. for a morning of coffee and creativity.⁠ ⁠ Talented artist and urbanist Aileen Martinez of Look See Draw will guide you through drawing your own version of a complete street!⁠ ⁠ RSVP: shorturl.at/FOL4m
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Come pedal with us for Phoenix Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 15 at 7 a.m.! The 3-mile route will showcase the protected bike lanes on 3rd Street, heading south from Steele Indian School Park to Downtown Phoenix. 🔗 Register for this free event here: shorturl.at/waDIk
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
We love a good book discussion. 👏 Join us for a virtual book club on Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m. with historian, author and deputy executive editor of The Atlantic, Yoni Appelbaum, moderated by Sarah Liguori.⁠ ⁠ Register here: shorturl.at/qX0Sy
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Time for our next street cleanup! 🗑️😎 Come get your steps in, chat with fellow urbanists, and enjoy a hopefully-not-too-hot morning in Midtown. ⁠ 🔗 RSVP: shorturl.at/KniI8
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
When it comes to the future of McDowell Road between 7th Street and SR-51, Phoenix stands at a crossroads. The city must decide whether to honor its own vision for a safe, equitable, climate-resilient city — or stall progress with outdated fears of traffic congestion. Read more: tinyurl.com/p2yv9ktk
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Phoenix has a choice on McDowell Road: Lead or Fall Back — Urban Phoenix Project
When it comes to the future of McDowell Road between 7th Street and SR-51, Phoenix stands at a crossroads. The community has spoken, experts have weighed in, and the foundation has been laid. But desp...
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
In the first post of our new blog series, we look at misinformation surrounding Vision Zero, and what you can do about the AZ State Senate's passage of SCM1002, which urges the President and U.S. Congress to eliminate the Vision Zero approach to transportation planning: tinyurl.com/5n8rd4rt
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SCM1002 and the War on Road Safety: Debunking Misinformation About Vision Zero — Urban Phoenix Project
Arizona’s SCM1002 and the War on Road Safety: Unlike conventional traffic safety approaches, which focus on individual responsibility, Vision Zero focuses on system-wide design improvements that prev...
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
New opportunity to advance 3rd Street bike lanes❗️🚲️ At this Wednesday's City Council meeting, they'll be discussing the new Rio Salado pedestrian/cyclist bridge. Speak/comment on item #69 to share why a safe downtown bike route is important to you! 🔗 shorturl.at/jSAq0
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Want to get more involved? Join us for our next volunteer meeting with Will Greene! 😃 Get updates on our ongoing projects and learn about important opportunities to support housing abundance in Arizona now. 🔗 R.S.V.P. here: shorturl.at/cdax3
Volunteer Meeting on Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Burton Barr Library
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Come visit us at our Open Streets Tempe booth on Sunday, April 13! For one day, the city's streets will transform into vibrant public spaces where you can walk, bike, roll, dance, and connect with your community. openstreetstempe.org/
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Watch the full video of our conversation with @CityNerd from last summer! Subscribe to our new YouTube channel for all our videos at @urbanphoenixproject
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An Evening with CityNerd - Talking City Planning & Public Transportation
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
We're excited to be here on Bluesky. If you live in Phoenix and care about: - walkability - safe bike routes - transit - great urban spaces ...then we're worth the follow. 😊🌵
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