Why It's Good To Live In Downtown

An Arizona Republic columnist who lives in midtown Phoenix shares the advantages to living in the city.

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December 19, 2001, 5:00 AM PST

"Most of my fellow travelers, headed to far north Scottsdale and other suburban points, have never even seen the historic districts with their stately palm trees, century-old bungalows and 1920s period revival houses.I hear them say, 'Look how every house is different and so well built!' and 'The Realtor never even showed me these neighborhoods when I moved to the Valley!'"

Thanks to Fred Carruthers

FULL STORY: Heart and soul: Choosing to live in the center city and loving it

Tuesday, December 18, 2001 in The Arizona Republic

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