Posts by Quinn Tempest
Open Block Watch Captain Positions
Willo neighbors, please consider strengthening our neighborhood Block Watch program by volunteering for a vacant Block Watch Captain position, please see the accompanying map. If interested, please contact Willo Block…
Read MoreYou Have Questions about Historic Preservation, I Have Answers
By Tricia Amato (Lewis) I’ve received some questions from Willo residents, so I decided to write a Q&A article for this month’s newsletter. Feel free to contact me with questions…
Read MoreReduce, Reuse, Deconstruct?
By, Tricia Amato (Lewis) Living in an old house often means remodeling projects, whether replacing a worn-out historic element or putting in a whole new kitchen. Most people don’t even…
Read MoreThe History of Our Historic Districts
By Tricia Amato (Lewis) Prior to the 1970s, there wasn’t much love for our city’s historic assets. This was the era of “urban renewal” when cities across the nation were…
Read MorePreservation… Phoenix Style!
By Tricia Amato (Lewis) We all love our historic neighborhoods, and we like to think that there are financial, social, and environmental benefits to living here, but what real evidence…
Read MoreTo Sandblast or Not to Sandblast Your Brick?
By Tricia Amato (Lewis) Red brick has never been more popular — I mean, who doesn’t like the look of exposed brick? Many brick homes in Willo have been sandblasted…
Read MoreSTOP! In the Name of History
By Tricia Amato (Lewis) We’ve all seen them — red, octagonal stickers with the words “STOP WORK” stuck to the windows of homes that are under construction without a permit.…
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