Downtown Transformation

New Light-Based Art Installations Illuminate Downtown

Nine temporary light-based art installations envisioned by local artists will activate City Brights III, a unique partnership between the Department of Arts & Culture’s Public Art Program and Albuquerque ArtWalk. The installations will illuminate Downtown through spring of 2026. City Brights III will switch on two art installations during the December 5 ArtWalk in Downtown […]

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SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT SPOT: City continues to work on making Downtown parking more accessible

On Sept. 11, the city’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency held an open house to discuss the city’s Downtown Parking Study. The survey — which was available for about six weeks — from mid-December 2024 to the end of January 2025, received responses from 369 individuals including 225 unique written comments. Many of the written responses addressed

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MAPPED FOR MOMENTUM: Albuquerque, Las Cruces rank in top 10 study for overall economic growth

According to a new study released by CoWorkingCafe, Albuquerque ranks at No. 9 on the list among U.S. cities for overall economic growth, earning 59.4 points thanks to its strong wage gains, robust GDP expansion and thriving entrepreneurial activity. Grounded in 11 key metrics — including GDP growth, job creation, housing expansion, export strength, business

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CONGRATULATIONS!: Titan Development breaks ground on food hall, hotel near Presbyterian

After months of preparation, Titan Development broke ground a hotel and food hall on Central Avenue near Presbyterian Hospital. On Friday, Aug. 8, Titan partner Kurt Browning and Mayor Tim Keller celebrated the project — which could help recruiting efforts for health care workers. “This development represents more than just new business — it’s a

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GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS: Downtown Transformation Bold Issue Group (BIG) kicks off first meeting of the program year

From left, David Silverman, Geltmore principal; Doug Majewski, Hartman + Majewski Design Group CEO; William Keleher of Smidt, Reist & Keleher, P.C.; Sherman McCorkle, GACC Legislative Session and State Government Advocacy chair; and Terry Brunner, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency director, joined other Chamber Bold Issue Group (BIG) members for the program year’s first Downtown Transformation meeting

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