About the Roosevelt Neighborhood

The Roosevelt Neighborhood encompasses the Roosevelt Historic District and surrounding areas in Downtown Phoenix. Bounded by McDowell Road, Fillmore Street, 7th Avenue, and Central Avenue.

Blending historic character with thoughtful urban growth, Roosevelt remains one of Downtown Phoenix’s most distinctive and desirable neighborhoods.

This website serves as a resource for residents, visitors, and community members to learn more about neighborhood initiatives, local events, preservation efforts, and the work of the Roosevelt Action Association.

Roosevelt Action Association (RAA) 

Since 1981, RAA’s mission has been to support Phoenix’s historic past by increasing awareness of its architectural and cultural history, to foster neighborhood pride, and to advocate for an extraordinary quality of life for future generations. Roosevelt Action Association’s many projects include promoting rehabilitation and redevelopment efforts, sponsoring neighborhood events, educating residents and supporting redevelopment efforts.

RAA Neighborhood Meetings

RAA General Neighborhood meetings are on third Tuesday of the month. Until further notice, RAA meetings will be held synchronously, in-person in the Community Room of the UL2. The address is 650 N. 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ  85003.  For more information on how to attend the meetings, please send an email to Info@RooseveltNeighborhood.org.

Neighborhood Leadership

President: Bill Scheel

Vice President:  Dustin Wright

Secretary: Carol Finney

Treasurer: Jonathan Pring

Directors:  Anna Flaaten, Joe Pfeiff, Martyn Bridgeman, Caroline Van Slyke, Andie Abkarian

Board Meetings meet the first Wednesday of the month.

  Download the board’s articles of incorporation.

  Download the board’s bylaws.

General Neighborhood Information

Who to Call

  • Police, Fire or Medical Emergency: 911

  • Non-Emergency/Crime Stop: 602-262-6151

City Neighborhood Services

Community Action Officers