Chris Shehan, 26, is a new tenant of the Roderick Artspace Lofts located in the Las Plazas Arts District of Downtown El Paso (601 N. Oregon St.). The housing development was built primarily to foster the local art scene by giving talent the opportunity to live with likeminded creatives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9CEt-MxrY4&feature=youtu.be Carving a … [Read more...]
A Special Thank YOU!
On behalf of the Downtown Management District, we would like to extend a special thank you to all of the participating residential properties, their staff, our sponsors, the participating downtown food eateries, and the public for a very successful Downtown Living Tour! We are elated to report robust attendance, positive and constructive feedback, with to grow so … [Read more...]
April 1st Eight Residential Developments to Participate in First Downtown Living Tour!
For those El Pasoans curious about what it would be like to live in Downtown El Paso, April 1st is your chance to get a first-hand experience of eight new downtown residential developments. The Downtown Management District (DMD) is working with local developers to showcase housing options and build excitement for residential life in the heart of the … [Read more...]
Local Artist and New Roderick Artspace Lofts Tenant Hopes to Influence Border Culture
Gene Roddenberry, Debbie Reynolds, Stevie Nicks, Vikki Carr – all famous creatives in their own right that lived in El Paso,… but didn’t stay. Jim Ward, Hal Marcus, Ho Baron, Gaspar Enriquez, and the late Tom Moore are just a few examples of artists that allowed “El Chuco” to seep into their identity and make its way into their art. Hopefully, the newly minted … [Read more...]
Union Plaza Living: Q&A with Essex Alley Owner Alejo Restrepo
This weekend on Saturday, February 6th, at 10:30 a.m., the official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place marking the completion of a renovation for a building that is 99 year old. Now, the Essex Alley Apartments, in the Union Plaza District is home to 13 residential units. The developers are now focusing on attracting entrepreneurs to occupy the ground floor, … [Read more...]