Roosevelt Row Artists’ District (“RoRo”) is a walkable, creative district in the urban core of downtown Phoenix. It is nationally
known for its arts and cultural events, award-winning restaurants, galleries, boutiques and live music. RoRo is a lead creative placemaker, fostering an urban renewal with rehabilitated bungalows and new infill projects. RoRo has been crucial in the usage of this area from the earliest days of the establishment of Phoenix. Many of the concrete sidewalks in the neighborhood were poured in 1909, three years before Arizona officially became the 48th State. In the early 1940’s, when there were approximately 30,000 people living in Phoenix, numerous businesses were established along the Roosevelt Street. In fact, some businesses such as The Flower Shop, have been in business since 1948. Now the corridor is re-emerging as one of the most dynamic areas in downtown Phoenix and a valued cultural resource in the metropolitan region and the state.