PHOENIX — A phoenix has risen from the ashes and is lighting up the downtown area.
The new sculpture installed near Central Avenue and Sherman Street pays tribute to the city’s namesake by resembling the mythical creature often associated with the bright sun.
Isaac Caruso designed the artwork as part of a project tied to the extension of the Valley Metro light rail into south Phoenix. Service on the 5.5 miles of additional tracking along Central Avenue will officially open on June 7…