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Friday July 24, 2020 COVID-19 & The Reopening of Schools Dear Friends, August 2020 brings the start of the new school year and all education programs, from pre-K......
If you need a replacement ribbon for your home, please send an email to: marareynolds86@gmail.com...
Friday July 17, 2020 COVID-19 & Long-Term Care Facilities; The Eviction Moratorium Dear Friends, Today’s COVID-19 update focuses on our long-term care facilities (LTC) and the extension of......
F.Q. Story, a historic Phoenix neighborhood renowned for its charming homes and palm-lined streets where people once traveled by streetcar is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Click here for......
Wednesday July 1, 2020 Elections During COVID-19 Dear Friends, Today’s newsletter focuses on our elections and the challenges that COVID-19 presents to voters this year. The 2020 Primary......
As a continuation of the design phase, ongoing community input, and follow up to the November 12, 2019 public meeting, there will be a virtual public meeting for......
The City of Phoenix is still accepting applications for the Phoenix Small Business Resiliency Grants Program. Grants are not loans and do not need to be repaid. The City has......
Friday June 12, 2020—Long Term Care Facilities & COVID-19 Dear Friends, What a week! Arizona’s COVID-19 cases have jumped 76% in just two weeks, with the most drastic......
Over the last week, I have received a few questions regarding “who” decided where the Verizon 5G Small Structures will be placed. The answer is Verizon. Background: The State......
5G will be installed in our neighborhood. Four of the sites are confirmed, and we are still working on resolving the issues at 5th/Coronado. The 5 sites are......
Wednesday April 29, 2020 Dear Friends, Today’s COVID-19 Update addresses an issue that many homeowners and business owners are confronting—the May 1, 2020 property tax payment! Several people......
Updated-4/14/20 A meeting was held on Friday, April 11th hosted by the City of Phoenix near the Orpheum Theater Courtyard on Adams Street. The City selected the location......
Mobilization of men, materials and machines to facilitate the development of Willo Residences has begun. Click here for more information....
The Willo Luminaria Committee has come up with a new project called “Willo Lights of Hope.” The Luminarias will again shine in the neighborhood on each corner of......
Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the following Willo events are canceled: April 9-Board Meeting April 10-Neighborhood Happy Hour April 11-Neighborhood Yard Sale ...
APS will begin work to upgrade many of the existing power lines and equipment. For more information and a map of where the construction will take place, click......
City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department Kini Knudson’s update on Vision 3.5. Click here for more information....
Saturday, March 21 Walton Park (3rd Avenue and Holly/Monte Vista) 10:00 a.m. – Noon Has it been a while since your bike has been out of the garage......
We are so happy to share this live segment from Good Morning Arizona about our upcoming home tour. Give it a watch!...
Willo Board of Directors requested a strategic timeline from the City of Phoenix regarding the Third and Fifth Avenue Improvement Project-North of McDowell Road. Click here to view......
January 9, 2020 The appeal filed by Almeria neighbors opposing the use permit for overnight pet boarding at the proposed Dogtopia at 520 W. McDowell was denied by the......
Nov. 21, 2019 – ZA-541-19-4, Hearing for requested use permits and variances to relocate and rebuild existing billboards at the Northwest corner of Central Ave. and Thomas Rd.,......
The Social Committee, Kids’ Club, and Vision 3.5 Committee have teamed up to host a gathering at Walton Park (3rd Avenue and Holly/Monte Vista) on the evening of......
How would you like to be part of an exciting new venture in Willo? A team of residents interested in preserving and enhancing all that is unique in......
Dr. Robert Cannon, President of the Willo Neighborhood Association, responded to the November 12th meeting by the City of Phoenix where they asked for input from the public......
It’s almost luminaria time again. Yay! For new residents, this is where we come together to build 11,000 luminarias consisting of tealights set in paper bags weighted with......
Dec. 4, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Z-41-19 – Phoenix City Council Meeting – Amend City Code – Ordinance Adoption – Rezoning Application Z-41-19-4 – Northwest Corner of Central......
As a reminder to the November 12th, Public Open House regarding 3rd and 5th Avenues, the City is asking for our feedback, comments and specific outcomes our neighborhood......
Robust discussions were held at both the September and October Meetings on the matter of Dogtopia’s request for a Special Permit for indoor overnight boarding of pets at......
The 2020 Willo Historic District Home Tour & Street Fair is shaping up to be a great one! Each February we welcome 3,000 + guests into our neighborhood......
The City of Phoenix Streets Department will be holding a Community Outreach Meeting specifically to ascertain feedback on the upcoming 3rd/5th “scope study” by the City. All Willo residents are encouraged to......
The Phoenix Art Museum presents a landmark exhibition of historic, world-renowned racing cars. Legends of Speed will feature more than 20 iconic cars driven by Mario Andretti, A.J.......
Please note that the September and October board meetings will be held on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The new dates are Wednesday, September 11th, 6:30 pm and Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 pm, and will......
**THIRD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER** Mark your calendar now! Annual G.A.I.N. Event Saturday, October 19, 2019 7am – 10am In conjunction with the Willo Fall Yard Sale from 7:00......
Close your eyes. Now, think back to when you were 18 (come on, it wasn’t that long ago). What were your dreams, fears, capabilities? Who did you have......
A zoning adjustment hearing for Dogtopia at 520 W. McDowell is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Phoenix City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson,......
Year Built: 1938 Style: English Bungalow (Period Revival) Builder: Elmer P. Schler The Homeowners: Alex and Rose Like many folks you meet in Arizona, Alex and Rose are not......
Join us for a community meeting about the planned redevelopment of the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Thomas Road. The open house format neighborhood meeting will be......
This is the perfect time to start or add to your art collection. And what a better way than to benefit a great cause? All during the month......
An Application for Use Permit has been filed to install LARGE, BRIGHT WHITE LED SIGNAGE at the top of the building at 2020 N. Central (North and South......
The FAA returns to Phoenix this week to present workshops on “Step Two” of its effort to address Sky Harbor flight path noise. “Step One” returned Sky Harbor’s......
Association Board elections were held on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Board officers are: Bob Cannon, President; Brad Brauer, Vice President; Charlene Gum, Secretary; Linda Doescher, Treasurer; Ann Bommersbach,......
We are looking for volunteers to be Block Watch Captains for the following areas: 100 Block of Holly 100 Block of Cypress 300 Block of Vernon 100, 300......
The 2018 Willo holiday luminaria tradition was enjoyed by the entire community. Chris Norton, Chair of the Luminaria Committee has prepared a survey regarding the luminaria experience with......
Elections for the 2019-2020 Willo Neighborhood Association’s Board of Directors will take place at the March 14, 2019 Willo Board meeting. You must be a current member of......
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is holding a public workshop for its Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (CAMP). The PHX CAMP is a 20-year plan for airport facilities,......
At the February Willo Board meeting, the Board voted to respond to the City of Phoenix Best Practices for Murals. Click here to read the full letter. Staff......
The Board approved the Willo Lofts project at Virginia/Cambridge. The developers presented the plans and much appreciation to all residents who participated in this years-long project. As many......
PURSUANT TO THE WILLO Neighborhood Association bylaws, board elections will be held in March, 2019. Names of candidates, self-nominated or nominated by other members of the Association, must......
Update 11/29/18: Willo Board approves Vision 3.5 Plan clarifying the Willo Neighborhood Association’s requested plan. See the plan here. The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has released its......
Hi! My name is Chris Norton and I’m the luminaria committee chair which is just a fancy way of saying I’m the organizer who procures the materials and......
Is your Willo home swarming with pesky mosquitoes? Help us take care of the issue. Follow this link to file an Environmental Services Complaint Form....
Do you know we have an entire month dedicated to outdoor cats? ADLA has dedicated the month of October to all things outdoor cats! We’re celebrating Outdoor Cat Month......
The Willo Home Tour won the Phoenix New Times Best of Phoenix Reader’s Choice award for Best Home Tour 2018. (We won it last year, too!). According to......
Maricopa Community College District leadership team has a new addition. In July, Dr. Larry Johnson began serving as the sixth president of Phoenix College. Dr. Johnson previously served......
We are Anna Lauri (Almeria) and Samantha Keating (Monte Vista), your 2019 Home Tour chairs. We have been hard at work over the summer ensuring the success of......
THE ANNUAL G.A.I.N. EVENT, (Getting Arizonans Involved in Neighborhoods) and the annual Willo Fall Yard Sale will take place Saturday, October 20th, 2018. Breakfast will be served at Walton......
The Downtown Phoenix Wellness Market is going to be held on Tuesday, October 9th in the heart of downtown Phoenix hosted in conjunction with the University of Arizona College......
Save the Dates for Home Tour 2019! The WILLO Neighborhood Association Board is gearing up for the 2019 Home. At the June neighborhood association meeting, President Bob Cannon......
See the link for information about an upcoming meeting regarding murals in historic neighborhoods: https://willophx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Murals-in-Historic-Neighborhoods-Invitation-Flyer-for-8-21-18.pdf...
See the links below for letters sent from the Willo Neighborhood Association to Councilwoman Laura Pastor: 3rd and 5th Avenues: https://willophx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Laura-Pastor-3-5-2018.pdf Murals: https://willophx.com/wp-content/upload...
The Phoenix Police Department wants to help our community be aware of a potential scam: Method of operation- Female will approach victims at the pumps and poses as......
Five Central Phoenix Historic Districts have been named recipients of the 2018 Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Award for their legal battle to reverse harmful impacts on historic neighborhoods......
The June meeting of the Encanto Village Planning Committee had some interesting items on the agenda. The committee recommended approval of stipulation adjustments allowing a restaurant with drive......
At a public open house on June 20, 2018, the city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department will provide details on final designs for safety and mobility improvements for 3rd......
The transformation taking place at Third Street and Catalina Avenue in the heart of Phoenix is nothing short of extraordinary. 55 apartments (studio, one, two and four bedroom......
Proposed changes to the Bylaws of the Willo Neighborhood Associated were presented at the May 2018 board meeting and will be voted on at the June 14, 2018......
Phoenix, AZ – Already feeling stressed about what activities you can do with your kids for summer break? Getting ready for a trip and want to familiarize yourself......
I am writing to let you know the Willo Neighborhood Association Board unanimously passed the following motion at our April 12, 2018 meeting with regard to brightly lit LED signage in our area (between Central and 7th Avenues from McDowell to Thomas R...
What Option was Selected by the Neighborhood? Along 3rd Avenue, participants at the 3/8/18 Willo Neighborhood meeting generally preferred the protected bicycle/pedestrian path concept. Along 5th Avenue, participants......
We had a great time at this month's neighborhood happy hour at Diane and Bob Herman’s! We'd love to see you at the next one, so check out our events calendar to see dates and times....
The Willo Neighborhood semi-annual yard sale was held on Saturday, April 14th. Many Willo neighbors participated. The Questers Chapter #629 came together on Palm Lane to raise money for their organization. The Questers work to preserve historical ...
Good Afternoon, I wanted to send a quick email and let everyone know that the resurfacing project for 7th Avenue is scheduled to begin this weekend. Most of the......
(The following statement was released by the FAA today.) “The FAA tomorrow plans to start using two new routes for aircraft that turn north or continue westward after departing from......
Willo zoning committee members met with Sheila Harris, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Maricopa County Human Services Campus (HSC) to learn more about how homelessness in central Phoenix......
Once again, the Willo historic district showed off by presenting an impressive mix of beautiful homes, exceptional vendors, delicious food, awesome music, and outstanding pre-tour events. An enormous thank you to each homeowner who graciously opened ...
Mayor Stanton, Vice Mayor Pastor and members of the Phoenix City Council: The Willo Neighborhood has a significant issue with speeding. On 3rd and 5th Avenues, walkers, bikers,......
The FAA and the City of Phoenix have announced the following workshops pursuant to the Memorandum/Agreement entered into over the Sept. 18, 2014 flight path changes at Phoenix......
By Regina Harris, Palm Lane The upcoming 30th Annual Willo Historic District Home Tour and Fair had its humble beginning in 1988. It was called the Willo Special......
A series of Community Meetings to present proposed plans to revert the westerly departure flight paths out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to their historic pre-September, 2014......
By Andrea Katsenes, Vice Chair of the Phoenix Planning Commission Planning Commission held their monthly meeting on January 4, 2018 in the City Council Chambers. Below are a......
By Andrea Katsenes (Vernon Avenue) I am fortunately to be a member of the City of Phoenix Planning Commission. Appointed by Mayor Gordon in 2006, I have served......
Willo consists of 15 streets, 44 blocks in all and it’s truly beautiful to see every block and 3rd & 7th avenues lined with luminaria. But this can ONLY happen if our community comes together to make it happen! We're thankful to all the volunteers ...
At the December meeting of the Encanto Village Planning Committee, there was a presentation from the company that recently bought (parts of) Park Central for $57 million. The......
Dear Willo Neighbors, Happy New Year! I write this letter to update you on some of the efforts that I have directed City staff to undertake with respect......
Arizona Family published a sad story about two dogs in a Central Phoenix neighborhood dying from poisoning. This serves as a reminder for us Willo residents to watch......
The meeting of 11/6/2017 was a typical one with two interesting agenda items. The first was a zoning case to allow the construction of a 5 story 256......
It’s Time Again To recap, a luminaria (pronounced loomeneerea) is a Christmas lantern consisting of a candle set in a paper bag weighted with sand and typically placed......
From the City of Phoenix Water Services Department Water System Improvements The City of Phoenix Water Services Department has contracted with WaCo Contracting to perform required improvements to......
Should I call 9-1-1, or Crime Stop? More often than questions about neighborhood crime, these are the questions I am asked the most as a Community Officer. The......
Saturday, October 14th was a busy day in Willo! There were multiple events happening for the entire family. The Willo Neighborhood Yard Sale was happening and featured multiple sales...
It has been an ongoing problem with people using the alleys as a cut through to and from Central Avenue. Using the alleys as a street poses safety problems......
The Arizona State Fair, the latest book by Phoenix author and historic preservation activist, G.G. George, chronicles the history of Arizona’s State Fair from its origins as a......
Willo’s Vision 3.5 Committee was established in the spring of 2017 to discuss the neighborhood’s vision for 3rd and 5th Avenues through Willo, and to strategize with the......
The US Court of Appeals in DC handed down its order finding for the City of Phoenix, Willo, and the other historic neighborhood petitioners in the FAA lawsuit.......
September 18th Update: The work has now been completed. The Portland Cement Concrete Repair Program is a citywide effort to replace concrete sidewalk ramps throughout the Valley of......