For years, Baby Boomers and Millennials bemoaned the fact that Downtown Phoenix didn’t have a major grocery store, a much-sought-after amenity that would draw development and residents to the city center.

In April, RED Development broke grown on the Block 23 mixed-used development, which features a Fry’s Food Store, 200,000 SF of office space, 330 apartment units, and additional retail space.

AZCREW, the leading organization for senior-level executive women in the Metro Phoenix real estate field, presents “Block 23: A Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Phoenix,” September 18 at Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N. 7th St., in Phoenix.

Speakers include Barry Shannahan and Jeff Moloznik of RED Development, which says the Fry’s will be one of the most technologically advanced grocery stores in Arizona. It will feature above- and below-ground parking and marks CityScape’s expansion to Second Street.

AZCREW’s September lunch begins with networking at 11:30 a.m. The program starts at noon. Member registration is $40; non-member pre-registration is $65. Registration closes Thursday. Lunch is included. Register here.