Central City

The Central City area of Phoenix is basically the business district of the city.  This area covers the downtown area and the industrial areas immediately surrounding the heart of Phoenix.  This area is home to several large corporations, utilities and most of the municipal offices for the city of Phoenix and the state of Arizona, including Arizona's Capitol Building.  The area south of the I-17 freeway is comprised of industrial businesses and trucking companies, while the area east of the I-10 is where Sky Harbor International Airport is located.  

Recent renovations and developments like Copper Square have made the downtown area more attractive, with the end goal being to draw people to local businesses during evening hours.  There are several great bar/restaurants and a few microbreweries in the area around Chase Ballpark and the US Airways Stadium. Arts and Entertainment can be found through Heard Museum, the Arizona Science Center, the Herberger and Orpheum Theaters, the Phoenix Civic Center and Symphony Hall.  ASU has established a downtown campus on Central Avenue making it easier for students to find corporate jobs near school. This area truly is the heartbeat of Phoenix when it comes to commerce and culture, but needs work when it comes to residential options.