Three years since Phoenix New Times ran our "Exploding Downtown" series, the wrecking ball is still taking aim all over downtown, threatening what little history the city has left to preserve. Will Phoenix wind up a cross between Disneyland and Mill Avenue?

1. News
   Leveled?
   Proposals on their way to the Phoenix City Council could put the historic warehouse district in jeopardy
   Michele Laudig
   Published: February 08, 2007
2. Feature
   Matt's Big Hassle
   Three years ago, Mayor-elect Phil Gordon promised to make it easier for small businesses to renovate old buildings. But the problems faced by one indie restaurateur show that, if anything, it's harder than ever
   Michele Laudig
   Published: November 30, 2006
3. Feature
   Phoenix Rising?
   A peek at the future cityscape
   Megan Irwin
   Published: November 30, 2006
4. Feature
   Tear Down Town
   It's a knock-down, drag-out for the city's soul
   Robrt L. Pela
   Published: November 23, 2006
5. Feature
   The Devil Went Down to Phoenix
   . . . will it be any better than downtown Tempe?
   Megan Irwin
   Published: November 23, 2006