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Phoenix: The Urban Desert
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The film series, a collaboration of the Lincoln Institute and Northern Light Productions, is airing on public television stations across the country. For a list of dates and times, click here.
Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert
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Wednesday, November, 19, 2003In partnership with the Sonoran Institute, University of Arizona School of Planning and CIUDAD - The Center on the Imapcts of Urban Development in Southern Arizona's Desert Environment, Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be shown to the public at the Tucson Community Center in the Maricopa/Mojave Room. A reception will start at 6:00 p.m. with the film to start at 6:30 p.m. There will be a moderated panel and a Q & A to follow. The center is located at 260 South Church Ave, Tucson, AZ.
Thursday, November 13, 2003
In partnership with the Northern Arizona University's Masters of Liberal Arts, the Friends of Flagstaff’s Future and the NAU Program in Community, Culture and Environment, Making Sense of Place, Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be shown to the public at NAU's Liberal Arts Building, Room 135. The film is free to the public and will start at 7:00 p.m. For more information call MLS Office at 928/523-5862.
Monday, November 3, 2003
In partnership with the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce, Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be shown at the R & M Cinema in Sierra Vista. A reception will start at 5:30 p.m. with the film to start at 6:00 p.m. There will be a moderated panel and Q & A to follow. The cinema is located at 300 E. Wilcox Dr., Sierra Vista.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
In partnership with ASU West, the Cities of Glendale and Peoria and Leadership West, Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be shown to the public at the ASU West campus in the La Sala Ballroom. A reception will start at 6:00 p.m. with the film to start at 6:30 p.m. There will be a moderated panel and a Q & A to follow. The campus is located at 4701 West Thunderbird, Glendale.
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
In partnership with the Yavapai Group of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club, Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be shown to the public at the Prescott Public Library from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. A discussion will follow. The library is located at 215 E Goodwin St., Prescott.
August 2003
Chautauqua, New York. Related news articles available here.
Saturday June 27 and Sunday 28, 2003
The Leadership Centre presents "Neighborhoods Arizona: Energizing Our Community Spirit" a two day conference focusing on helping citizens build better communities. The film will show during the Saturday program. Mesa Centennial Hall and Convention Center, Mesa Sheraton. Contact Debra Umbower at 602-470-8086 ext 338 or visit www.theleadershipcentre.org for reservations.
Tuesday, May 13, 2003
A free public screening and discussion of Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Harkins Shea 14. at 7354 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale This viewing is brought to the public in a partnership with The McDowell Sonoran Land Trust, The Desert Foothills Land Trust, The City of Scottsdale and the Scotttsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. Reservations are required, please call 602-277-9530 ext. 221 to reserve your place.
Monday, May 19, 2003
ASU College of Public Policy
Friday, March 28, 2003
Maricopa Association of Governments Town Hall on Transportation
Previous Private Screenings
Wednesday, September 2, 2003Maricopa Flood Control, Planning
Thursday, August 21, 2003
Payson Community
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Queen Creek P & Z
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Valley Forward Executive Committee
Saturday, August 9, 2003
City of Peoria Planning Department
Friday, August 8, 2003
Yuma Community
Wednesday, July 30, 2003
Arizona State Land Department
Monday, July 28, 2003
Sierra Vista Community
Thursday, July 17, 2003
WIRED - Women in Real Estate Developments
Thursday, July 17, 2003
Maricopa Flood Control
Thursday, June 26, 2003
State Historic Preservation Society
Friday, June 20, 2003
Arizona Geographic Alliance
Thursday, June 19, 2003
Sedona Community
Tuesday, June 17, 2003
Maricopa Associatioon of Governments, Planners Stakeholders Group
Tuesday, June 17, 2003
ULI Program Committee
Thursday, June 12, 2003
Prescott Community
Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Coconino County Planning Committee and Staff
Friday, June 6, 2003
ASU Public Policy Graduate
Thursday, May 15, 2003
ASU CAP LTER
Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Valley Leadership Alumni
Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Growing Smarter Oversight Committee
Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Maricopa County Flood District
Friday, May 2, 2003
City of Mesa Planning staff
Thursday, May 1, 2003
Scottsdale Area Chamber and Pima Maricopa Tribal Council
Friday, April 11, 2003
Scottsdale Leadership and DSLT
Wednesday, April 2, 2003
ASU Department of Geography
Friday, March 28, 2003
Maricopa County Planning
Thursday, March 20, 2003
East Valley Partnership
Previous Broadcasts
Sunday, October 5, 2003Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be shown Channel 8 KAET. The film will air from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. a half-hour follow-up discussion on the issues raised on the program will air. Hosted with a panel discussion.
Starting Thursday, August 28, 2003
Through a partnership with the The City of Yuma and NAU, Making Sense of Place - Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be shown on local cable station Channel 75 KNAU. The film will run on Thursday at 7 p.m. Channel 75 which is available through Adelphia Cable to subscribers in Yuma.
Monday, June 2, 2003 to Monday, June 30, 2003
Through a partnership with the City of Tempe, Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert is being shown daily on the City's local cable station Channel 11. To determine show times, go to www.tempe.gov/tempe11/ to view a scheduling guide. Tempe 11 is available through the Cox or Qwest cable system subscribers in Tempe.
Sunday, May 18, 2003 through Sunday, August 31, 2003
Through a partnership with the City of Scottsdale, Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be shown on the City’s local cable station, CityCable 11. Beginning May 18 through the month of August, the program will play on Sundays at 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. CityCable 11 is available only through the Cox or Qwest cable systems subscribers in Scottsdale.
Wednesday, May 28, 2003 until July 2003
Through a partnership with the City of Mesa, Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert will be shown on the City’s local cable station, Mesa Channel 11. The film will show daily, to determine show times visit www.mesachannel11.com to view broadcast schedule. Mesa Channel 11 is available only through the Cox or Qwest cable systems subscribers in Mesa.