ARIZONA.PHOENIX These are exciting times for Phoenix. The Southwest's central meeting place, the Phoenix Civic Plaza, is preparing for a round of renovations that will nearly double its size to 700,000 square feet. This follows on the heels of a multimillion remodeling remodeling /re·mod·el·ing/ (re-mod´el-ing) reorganization or renovation of an old structure. bone remodeling effort that included structural and stylistic sty·lis·tic adj. Of or relating to style, especially literary style. sty·lis  ti·cal·ly adv. improvements and high-tech upgrades.
Located in the heart of downtown, the plaza has been a catalyst for the
city's revitalization re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. as it offers easy access to many of the city's cultural and sports venues, restaurants, and shops. Other recent developments include the $7.2 million guest-room renovation at the Hyatt Regency Regency, in British history, the period of the last nine years (1811–20) of the reign of George III, when the king's insanity had rendered him unfit to rule and the government was vested in the prince of Wales (later George IV) as regent. , which offers 42,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 10,150-square-foot ballroom and 15 breakout rooms. Planners, take note: If you book the Phoenix Civic Plaza for 2003-2004 events, you'll receive some amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. deals that include waived and reduced rental fees, complimentary welcome receptions, and upgrades for your VIPs. FREE-TIME FUN The Phoenix Art Museum, which is considered the Southwest's major visual-arts institution, houses more than 14,000 art objects in various collections and hosts more than 20 temporary installations annually. |
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