Phoenix is the most open, accessible, optimistic City in America, by far. This site is a good example of that. In Phoenix, we're always looking forward (sometimes to a fault, sure). I love the optimism this City has, I love watching it grow and get better all the time. Central PHX isn't "there" yet, but its a long way from where it was 20 years ago and some places, like Roosevelt Street, are getting really close to being great urban places.
Phoenix is a City that absolutely lives up to its name, and is always reinventing itself. As Cities go, Phoenix is kind of like an awkward, pimply 14 year old boy. Got a lot of potential, but isn't quite sure what it wants to be 'when it grows up.' Being a part of that growing, and shaping where the City goes is an exciting process.
Nice note Will. Thanks for taking such an active role in this project.