The Renewal on 27th Ave. celebrated the efforts of the 27Collab neighborhood coalition to improve safety in the neighborhood. The event on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, on the lawn of Grand Canyon University's Building 71, featured addresses by GCU and community leaders, a performance by Alhambra Traditional School, an appearance by GCU Dance and the Thundering Heard Pep Band, and tours for VIPS of the GCU police substation. Story
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University President Brian Mueller speaks to students, employees and special guests during the Renewal on 27th Ave. to celebrate the work in the community of the 27Collab neighborhood coalition. -
The GCU Dance team and Thundering Heard Pep Band brought spirit to the 27Collab's Renewal on 27th Ave. celebration. -
Students from Alhambra Traditional School sing the national anthem during the Renewal on 27th Ave. event. -
The Thundering Heard Pep Band performs "America the Beautiful" during the 27Collab Renewal on 27th Ave. celebration. -
University President Brian Mueller addresses guests, employees and students during the Renewal on 27th Ave. -
University President Brian Mueller addresses guests, faculty and students during the Renewal on 27th Ave. -
Dr. Jim Rice and Phoenix Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien sit among guests during the Renewal on 27th Ave. celebration. -
An artist's rendition for the proposed 27th Avenue corridor is on display at the event. -
Phoenix Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien speaks of the efforts of the 27Collab coalition. -
Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan praises the 27Collab coalition. -
Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan talks about the 27Collab coalition during the Renewal on 27th Ave. celebration. -
University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb during the 27Collab Renewal on 27th Ave. celebration. -
News media covers the 27Collab Renewal on 27th Ave. -
Alhambra Traditional School principal Andrew Feight talks about the 27Collab coalition during the Renewal on 27th Ave. -
Local school students listen in the crowd during 27Collab Renewal on 27th Ave. -
Berkley Square Neighbors co-chair Marvin Scott talks about the 27Collab coalition. -
A crowd member celebrates the news with a Lopes-Up during the Renewal on 27th Ave. celebration. -
Residents and community leaders take photos of the 27Collab artist renderings during the Renewal on 27th Ave. celebration. -
Residents and community leaders take photos with Thunder during the Renewal on 27th Ave. celebration. -
Luis Gastelum, who grew up in the neighborhood, is excited for the 27Collab project. He was a guest speaker during the Renewal on 27th Ave. celebration. -
Local residents look over the 27Collab artist renderings during the Renewal on 27th Ave. -
GCU Public Safety staff in the new 27th Ave police substation’s Dispatch Center. -
Director of GCU Public Safety Rob Handy (center) talks with city officials and community leaders about the new police substation’s Real Time Operations Center. -
Director of GCU Public Safety Rob Handy (center) talks with city officials and community leaders about the new police substation’s Real Time Operations Center. -
Director of GCU Public Safety Rob Handy (left) shows Phoenix city official Nickolas Valenzuela the new police substation’s Real Time Operations Center .
