Phoenix Points of Pride
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The Phoenix Points of Pride are 30 landmarks and attractions within the Phoenix, Arizona city limits that represent the best features of the city for both residents and visitors. Each Point of Pride was selected through an election process that involved 40,000 residents voting for their favorite destinations and resources.
The Points of Pride include:
- physical environment features such as Camelback Mountain
- city parks such as South Mountain Park
- historical buildings such as the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
- cultural centers such as the Desert Botanical Garden
A sign identifies each location as a Phoenix Point of Pride and the City’s website describes each location[1]. People and events are not eligible to become a Phoenix Point of Pride.
The Phoenix Pride Commission is responsible for maintaining the list of Phoenix Points of Pride and promoting these unique metropolitan area resources. The original Points of Pride consisted of 25 points, and two recent elections have added 5 additional locations. In the past, the commission accepted nominations from the residents and selected locations for the Points of Pride ballot. The residents voted for these locations and the commission determined how many of the locations receiving the greatest number of votes were designated as a Point of Pride.
[edit] References
- ^ Phoenix Points of Pride. Retrieved on October 20, 2006.
[edit] External links
City of Phoenix website: Phoenix Points of Pride
| Phoenix Points of Pride |
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| Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa • Arizona Center • Ben Avery Shooting Facility • Camelback Mountain • Cricket Pavilion • Deer Valley Rock Art Center • Desert Botanical Garden • Encanto Park • Heard Museum • The Herberger Theater Center • Historic Heritage Square • Ro Ho En (Japanese Friendship Garden) • Mystery Castle • Orpheum Theatre • Papago Park/Hole-In-The-Rock • Thomas J. Pappas School • Patriots Square Park • Phoenix Art Museum • Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area • Phoenix Zoo • Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park • Shemer Art Center and Museum • South Mountain Park • St. Mary's Basilica • Symphony Hall • Telephone Pioneers of America Park • Tovrea Castle and Carraro Cactus Garden • US Airways Center • Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza • Wrigley Mansion |
