Central City, Urban village in Phoenix, US
Description
Central City is an urban area in Phoenix that spans across several zones, connecting the downtown core with neighborhoods near Sky Harbor International Airport. The area combines residential districts, business centers, and major sports facilities including Footprint Center and Chase Field into a cohesive urban landscape.
History
Central City developed as Phoenix expanded from its original core into a structured metropolitan planning system. This evolution shows how the city organized its different functions within a defined area.
Culture
The area houses a diverse mix of residential neighborhoods, business districts, and public spaces where residents work, shop, and spend their time. It reflects how everyday life and commerce exist side by side in Phoenix's urban fabric.
Practical
The area is straightforward to navigate and connects multiple transportation options including highways, light rail, and direct access to Sky Harbor International Airport. Visitors can move easily between different zones using available transit routes.
Did you know?
The area houses Arizona's primary aviation hub alongside Phoenix's central business district, making it an economic crossroads. This proximity means travelers and business people pass through this zone constantly.
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Chase Tower
2.1 km
Arizona Science Center
1.6 km
Rosson House
1.7 km
Orpheum Theatre
2.1 km
Bank of America Tower
1.7 km
Carver High School
925 m
Phoenix Symphony Hall
1.8 km
Phoenix City Hall
2.1 km
U.S. Bank Center
2.1 km
Luhrs Tower
1.9 km
Luhrs Building
1.8 km
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
2.1 km
44 Monroe
2.1 km
Sacred Heart Church
387 m
Renaissance Square
2 km
Heard Building
2 km
Wells Fargo Plaza
2 km
Orpheum Lofts
2.1 km
Phoenix Police Museum
2 km
Patriots Square Park
1.9 km
Wells Fargo History Museum
2.1 km
Sun Mercantile Building
1.4 km
One North Central
1.9 km
Santa Rita Hall
309 m
Wells Fargo
2.1 km
Two Renaissance Square
2 km
Heritage Square
1.7 km
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