Willo Home Association Announces 2023 Home Tour
34th Annual Willo Home Tour, February 19, 2023 Phoenix, Arizona, May 17, 2022 On Thursday, May 12, 2022, The Willo Neighborhood Association (WNA) announced the 34th annual Willo......
Community News
Important update on 3rd/5th Ave Project
For those who attended this morning’s Council 4-City of Phoenix Budget Call (special thanks to Board Members, and many other Willo residents for attending today)…..our Councilwoman, Laura Pastor......
Willo Letter to Deputy City Manager
The Willo Board of Directors has authorized a letter to the Phoenix Deputy City Manager, Mayor Gallego, Councilwoman Laura Pastor and City Manager Jeff Barton illustrating how actions......
3rd & 5th Avenues Traffic Design Update
The City of Phoenix Streets Transportation Department hosted an online 90% Design Update for the 3rd and 5th Avenue’s improvement project in Willo. Thanks to all neighbors who......
Upcoming City of Phoenix Virtual Budget Meetings
Dear Neighbors: Willo needs your voice at the upcoming City of Phoenix virtual budget meetings! Completion of improvements to 3rd and 5th Avenues depends on the City Council approving......
Willo Photo Book Update
On January 23rd, the editors of The Willo Historic Neighborhood: Architecture & History held a launch party at the home of Diana Herman for those who had pre-purchased books and local......
BOA Zoning Update
The Board of Adjustment (BOA) voted 4 to 3 on March 3rd to uphold the Zoning Adjustment Hearing Officer’s decision to allow a 5 foot view (pool) fence......
Stop! 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......
[Updated] City Council Appeal on 309 W Monte Vista
The Phoenix City Council voted 8 to 0 to uphold the original HP Hearing Officer’s decision to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to 309 W Monte Vista with......
Willo Bike Lane Repairs
We have some good news! We received word that repairs to our bike lanes are underway (see below). Thanks to everyone who has voiced their concerns about the......
Luminarias 2021-Thank you!
Message from the President: Wanted to share my appreciation for the great Luminaria event held on Thursday 12/23/2021. It was truly amazing with the Kids Club, the bicycles, the park all......
3rd Ave. Two way Traffic Notice
Beginning November 23, 2021, 3rd Ave. from Washington St. to Roosevelt St. will be changed to two-way traffic with one lane in each direction. Please click here for......
Update from your Senator Lela Alston
Important Information About Vaccinations for Children & Help for Struggling Homeowners Congratulations Landis Cyclery-Phoenix, LD 24 Retailer of the Year Friends, There is important news about vaccinations for......
Historic Preservation Study
The Historic Preservation Commission will be hearing a presentation called “Preservation Phoenix Style: A Study of the Impacts of Historic Preservation in Phoenix. You can read the executive......
Willo Zoning Committee appeals Historic Preservation decision
The Willo Zoning Committee is appealing the Historic Preservation Hearing Officer’s decision made on 9/21/21. You can read the appeal here...
City of Phoenix letter re: 3rd/5th Project
The City Manager, Ed Zuercher, has responded to President Cannon’s letter to the City. You can read it here...
Historic Preservation Grants
NEW AND IMPROVED! HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS ARE BACK! City of Phoenix Exterior Rehabilitation Grants for historic homes are available again after a 5-year funding drought. Apply for the......
[Updated] 3rd/5th Avenue Project
The Phoenix Street Transportation Department recently released an update regarding the 3rd/5th Avenue redesign project, including updates on design, the construction budget, and next steps. You can find......
City manager on FAA inquiry regarding airspace changes
Please find the letter from the City Manager to the FAA regarding the FAA’s recent discussions about “reopening” airspace decisions previously made....
[Updated 8-26] Proposed Raisin’ Canes at 7th Avenue hearing
The City of Phoenix postponed the June zoning hearing regarding the proposed Raising Canes on 7th Avenue to August 26 at 1:30 p.m. At their May 13, 2021......
Zoning Adjustment Hearing For Raising Canes Chicken Fingers
Raising Canes has recently filed a Zoning Adjustment application ZA-227-21 for a site located at 2816 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85007. The request is for a: 1)......
Feral cat population
Please Help Control the Feral Cat Population in Willo — it’s Free! IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! Spring is in the air, and kitten season is upon ......
3rd/5th survey
Neighbors: Your input is requested on the 3rd and 5th Avenues North Project 60% Survey. You can access the survey here: https://www.phoenix.gov/streets/3rdand5thavenuesnorth. The City of Phoenix Streets Transportation......
Public meeting notice: 3rd/5th Improvement Project
Location: Virtual (join by computer or phone) Please join us for a virtual public meeting update on the design recommendations for the bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly improvements for 3rd......
Second incident of vandalism on Windsor Ave.
As many of you are aware, a second incident of vandalism occurred on the same property on Windsor Avenue over the weekend. Such acts of vandalism are unacceptable,......
Willo porch concerts featured in local news!
Our very own Alison Daniels, who hosts the Saturday night concerts on Granada, was featured in the Phoenix New Times! Read the article here...
Willo Architectural Photo Book
THE OFFICIAL WILLO PHOTO BOOK PROJECT IS ON ITS WAY. Our volunteer photographers have begun taking pictures of homes street by street. The intent is......
Banner University Hospital offering free COVID-19 treatment
Dear Willo neighbors, Please take the time to read this. It could save your life and the lives of your family and friends. Only one Covid-19......
Downtown Traffic Management System Improvement Project
Online Public Meeting Notice The city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department invites you to participate in an online public meeting to discuss the upcoming Downtown Traffic Management System......
2020-Willo Streets and Traffic Safety Committee Update
5th Avenue Pedestrian Infrastructure: At the December Willo Board meeting, City of Phoenix Streets Transportation Director Kini Knudson and Traffic Planner/Project Manager Chris Manno gave an update on......
Phoenix introduces “Shared Streets for Social Distancing” Pilot
City Seeks Applications to Add Safe Outdoor Recreational Spaces During Pandemic Now through Dec. 31, Phoenix residents can nominate segments of their streets to be temporarily restricted to allow......
Latest Update from your State Senator Lela Alston
Monday November 23, 2020 AZ COVID-19 INFECTIONS ON THE RISE Dear Friends, The alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in Arizona and throughout the country has occupied a good......
Latest Update from your State Senator Lela Alston
Monday November 2, 2020 Affordable Housing ~ The Elections~ Recognizing Dr. Albert Celoza Dear Friends, Election Day 2020 is finally here! All day tomorrow, voters who have not......
Letter to the Phoenix Planning re: Illuminated Sign Policy
President Bob Cannon sent a letter to the Phoenix Planning and Development Center regarding the update to the Illuminated Sign Policy. Find the letter here....
Willo Resident Opt-In Membership Form
Membership is “opt-in,” meaning that residents must indicate that they would like to become a member of the Willo Neighborhood Association. This can be done by using either......
Central/Thomas NW Corner Office Project (vacant land)
The developers attended the June 2019 meeting to present this project, and over the past 18 months, myself and several Board Members collaborated to mitigate any potential digital......
Survey results/Street Committee Update
By Opal Wagner (Coronado) City of Phoenix Streets Transportation Director Kini Knudson and Planner/Project Manager Chris Manno attended the Willo Neighborhood Association meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020,......
Ground Breaking Ceremony for The Residences at Willo
Homes are returning to the Virginia and Cambridge/First Avenue (Vacant Lot). Dixon Construction and Equus Willo LP held a Ground Breaking Ceremony on Monday, August 24th. As many of......
Willo Response re: Billboard Case at NW Corner of Central and Thomas
Re: Arcadia Osborn Neighborhood Association (“AONA”) and Urban Phoenix Project’s (“UPP”) July 27, 2020 Appellant Submission for ZA-541-19-4 Mr. Graham, Mr. Haddad and Ms. Bueno, I am writing......
Thursday August 13, 2020—The Governor’s LTC Task Force
Dear Friends, The recently established Governor’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Task Force has met twice so far. I am honored to be part of the group and this newsletter is a......
Proposed Building on Northwest Corner of Central and Thomas
The Willo Neighborhood Association Board of Directors voted on June 24, 2020 in support of Clear Channel Outdoor’ s proposal to move the existing billboards on the Northwest......
Fri July 24 COVID-19 Update from Senator Lela Alston
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......
Utility Rent Mortgage Assistance Program
Here you’ll find information on how to obtain emergency assistance relief for rent/mortgage, water bills, and electricity bills....
Fri July 17 COVID-19 Update from Senator Lela Alston
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......
Congratulations: FQ Story Turns 100!
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......
Update from your Senator Lela Alston
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......
Public Meeting Notice: 3rd & 5th Avenue’s Improvement Project
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 has important news for small businesses in Phoenix
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......
Update from Senator Lela Alston
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......
3rd & 5th Avenue’s Improvement Project
Approximately 150 people attended the virtual public meeting on July 30th that started at 6:00 pm for an update of the design recommendations for the bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly improvements......
5G Update
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......
Update from Senator Lela Alston, LD 24
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......
Update-5G Small Structures in Willo
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......
Update on Virginia/Cambridge Vacant Lot
Mobilization of men, materials and machines to facilitate the development of Willo Residences has begun. Click here for more information....
Willo Lights of Hope
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......
Cancelations of Multiple Willo Events for April 2020
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 ...
Country Club
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......
2020-City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department Kini Knudson’s update on Vision 3.5
City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department Kini Knudson’s update on Vision 3.5. Click here for more information....
Mini Bike Clinic
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......
Home Tour on Good Morning Arizona!
We are so happy to share this live segment from Good Morning Arizona about our upcoming home tour. Give it a watch!...
2020-Vision 3.5 Letter to the City of Phoenix
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......
Willo Zoning Committee Update (January 2020)
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......
Willo Zoning Committee Update (By Opal Wagner, Coronado)
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.,......
OUR NEW TRADITION: THE MAGICAL SECOND NIGHT OF LUMINARIAS PARTY
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......
Be A Part of the Willo Coffee Table Book
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......
2019-Vision 3.5 – Official Letter
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......
Luminaria 2019 Update
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......
December 2019 Zoning Update
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......
Attention Willo Residents! Action Requested!
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......
Dogtopia Update
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......
Become a Vendor for the 2020 Home Tour
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......
2019-IMPORTANT: Vision 3.5 Information and November Meeting Update
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......
Legends of Speed at Phoenix Art Museum
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.......
Willo Board Meeting Date Changes
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......
The Annual G.A.I.N Event and Willo Yard Sale
**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......
Resilient Me Benefit
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......
Dogtopia Zoning Hearing
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,......
Learn the History of 341 W. Vernon
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......
Come Learn about the Central and Thomas Redevelopment
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......
Fair Trade Cafe Silent Auction to Benefit The Shanti Group
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......
Urgent: Notice of Zoning Hearing for Large, Bright White LED Signs at 2020 N. Central
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......
FAA Flight Path Workshops
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......
Willo Neighborhood Association Election Results
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,......
2019 BlockWatch Captains Needed
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......
2018 Willo Luminaria Experience Survey
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......
Willo Neighborhood Association Board Elections
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......
Sky Harbor Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (CAMP) Public Workshop
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,......
Willo Board Responds to Phoenix Neighborhood Best Practices for Murals
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......
Board Approves Willo Lofts
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......
Willo Neighborhood Association Board Elections
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......
2018-Willo Board approves Vision 3.5 Plan for 3rd & 5th Avenues
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......
Luminaria 2018
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......
Mosquito Complaint Form
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....
October is Outdoor Cat Month
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......
Willo Home Tour Voted Best of Phoenix
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......
Dr. Larry Johnson Named President of Phoenix College
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......