Channel 10 Rewind - 1978: Streets get a major facelift | FOX 10 Phoenix
The mayor proposes fixing downtown traffic by closing streets. Good Samaritan Hospital closes its nursery, upsetting staff. The supersonic Concorde jet visits Sky Harbor. Generic products offer savings, but a sale can be better. Record companies plan a major album price hike.
Channel 10 Rewind - 1985: A tale of 2 Phoenixes
Multiple Phoenix communities are grappling with development and urban change. A new park, housing, and industrial complexes are planned, while an airport faces closure, and a school's lunch policy sparks debate. The city is also contending with a growing homeless population and tax office backlogs.
Channel 10 Rewind: 1983 - Growth sparks conflict | Video Vault
Phoenix is experiencing a building boom, fueled by East Valley's high-tech growth and new freeways. However, this expansion sparks community clashes, from freeway routes to airport disputes. Meanwhile, innovations like solar micro-utilities and stabilized airport transportation offer new solutions.
Channel 10 Rewind: 1982 - Gas for under a buck | Video Vault
Phoenix is seeing a gas price war and a beloved pharmacy closure. Meanwhile, Sky Harbor Airport upgrades and a new Superstition Freeway project aim to address the Valley's growth and traffic issues.
Channel 10 Rewind: 1978 - Traffic chaos, growth, & safety upgrades | Video Vault
Phoenix faces ongoing challenges from flood recovery and widespread traffic safety issues like red light running. Across the Valley, Arizona DPS expands its air rescue capabilities, while Mesa navigates construction disputes and Scottsdale addresses confusing street names impacting emergency services.
Channel 10 Rewind: 1984 - Phoenix growth pains: Traffic, costs, closures | Video Vault
Phoenix is navigating urban development and infrastructure challenges, including a booming housing market, critical Sky Harbor Airport runway issues, and major freeway closures causing commuter chaos. The city also confronts escalating costs for the Palo Verde Nuclear Station, vital community impacts from grocery store closures, and local business disputes over payphone fees.
Channel 10 Rewind: 1983 - Tornado scare; Sky Harbor surge; ASU Growth
The Valley is experiencing a dynamic period marked by ASU's expansion with a new West Campus and the Superstition Freeway extension driving economic growth and Sky Harbor travel. A terrifying tornado was also confirmed in West Mesa during the monsoon.
Channel 10 Rewind: 1982 - Innovation and growth reshape the Valley | Video Vault
The Phoenix metro area experienced significant economic benefits, with plummeting gas prices and efficient Southwest Airlines operations offering consumers substantial savings. The positive trend extended to urban development, affordable computer technology for residents, and innovative retail solutions, alongside successful community events.