The piece of land on Central Ave and Glenrosa is nearly the same exact size as the waterpark portion of Big Surf in Tempe. If a parking solution could be found (possibly the vacant land across the street) I think building a great waterpark on this property could go a long way to attracting families to the central core.

I know a waterpark in a city's central business corridor is not seen in the US, but this project WOULD be another destination to add to why people should visit central Phoenix as opposed to Tempe or Scottsdale or Mesa.

In 2007 Waveyard (http://www.waveyard.com/) was looking at building one of the nicest waterparks in the country in Mesa, but due to the recession and a deal with Mesa falling through, the project was cancelled. Waveyard's interest in the Valley market shows that the area still has room for another waterpark, and it would be really attractive to offer this entertainment option right in the center of the city.

And for those of you who don't want a project that is only used 3 months out the year in the center of the city, take a look at this indoor/outdoor waterpark built in Vermont ( http://www.jaypeakresort.com/pumphouse/waterpark ). This park could be Phoenix's first indoor waterpark with an opening roof, open all year round.

Take Central Avenue and 1st Avenue, from Roosevelt Street south to Civic Space Park, and turn it into Downtown's entertainment destination. There's already a few clubs along Central, but turn both those streets into two cooridors of walkable restaurants, clubs, bars, and music venues. (also, as someone else has suggested turn the westward ho back into a hotel) Central and First Avenue would be perfect for this kind of development because the light rail already travels both streets, making it easily accessible from public transportation AND everyone who rode the light rail would ride right through Phoenix's premiere entertainment destination.

Also, along both these Avenues there are empty lots and parking lots, which would be used for new construction, and older buildings which would be great for adaptive reuse (example: the circles building). Meaning this district would blend older architecture with modern architecture, creating a unique experience in Phoenix.

This entertainment district would also serve as the entrance point to downtown for all those coming south on central avenue. As you head south over the Hance park bridge, you would drive past the light rail station into a street full of lights, pedestrians, and energy. It would make a great first impression on people headed downtown. It would also hopefully encourage more use of civic space park, as more people would be walking around that area.

A genuinely cool and hip concert venue, which brings the best indie touring artists to downtown Phoenix. Everyone I know who has seen a show there only has great things to say, and all of the artists I've seen play there have mentioned how cool the venue is. It's a win for downtown Phoenix for sure!