Flagstaff Updates: Parking Changes, Regional Plan 2045, and Fall Arts and Events

Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Let’s jump right in with community happenings and city developments shaping your day. Yesterday, the Flagstaff City Council held a public meeting to consider new parking rates and fees at City Hall. If you missed it, don’t worry—there’s still opportunity to review the proposed changes, ask questions, or catch the follow-up vote scheduled for September 16. These updates could have a real impact on your favorite downtown activities, so pay attention to those ongoing discussions. You can check out the full fee analysis report and connect with the Parking Manager if you need more details.

Long-term planning is also front and center this fall, as the city moves ahead with hearings on the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045. This comprehensive update could shape everything from growth patterns to sustainability in our mountain town. The next big citizen’s review session is scheduled soon, and the first official public hearing lands next Wednesday, September 10 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex. Everyone’s invited to weigh in, so if you care about Flagstaff’s future, mark it on your calendar and plan to participate, either in person or virtually.

For those seeking a dose of arts and inspiration today, don’t miss The Face of Time exhibit, running daily through September 12 at the Sedona Arts Center. This juried show dives deep into portraiture and the passage of time, featuring Flagstaff and regional artists who use traditional and experimental styles to explore aging and identity. If you’re an art lover or just curious, this is a powerful visual experience and a great way to support local talent.

Nature enthusiasts can kick off their day with a guided walk led by a volunteer naturalist at Red Rock State Park. These walks are included with regular park admission and offer a hands-on look at Flagstaff’s wildlife, geology, and flora. If you have burning questions about the land under your feet, this is the perfect chance to get them answered.

Looking ahead to the weekend, the Museum of Northern Arizona is celebrating its ninety-seventh birthday with a special members-only party this Saturday, September 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. If you’re a member, you can join the festivities and mingle with the community while exploring the museum’s latest exhibits. Poetry lovers should also note that Twilight Thursday, featuring live poetry readings from local voices, launches this week as part of the museum’s extended Thursday hours.

Music fans can start prepping for the Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass Festival, which kicks off soon at Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park. These outdoor concerts bring the sounds of bluegrass and Americana to Flagstaff’s tall pines, making for a unforgettable festival atmosphere. Festival passes, day tickets, and the full event lineup are all available to view now.

As for weather, keep an eye out—a risk of thunderstorms is creeping in starting tomorrow, with heavy rain and lightning possible across northern Arizona. Be wary if you’re hiking, driving, or attending outdoor events, and check in for any alerts or changes before heading out.

Finally, don’t forget ongoing programs like free art classes for all U.S. military veterans. These classes, hosted locally by professional Flagstaff artists, are a great way to foster creativity and community, and details can be found at Flagstaff Arts.

This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is your Flagstaff local frequency for Wednesday,
September third, twenty twenty five. Let's jump right in with
community happenings in city developments shaping your day. Yesterday, the
Flagstaff City Council held a public meeting to consider new
parking rates and fees at City Hall. If you missed it,
don't worry. There's still opportunity to review the proposed changes,

(00:22):
ask questions, or catch the follow up thoughe scheduled for
September sixteenth. These updates could have a real impact on
your favorite downtown activities, so pay attention to those ongoing discussions.
You can check out the full fee analysis report and
connect with the parking manager if you need more details.
Long term planning is also front and center this fall,

(00:43):
as the city moves ahead with hearings on the Flagstaff
Regional Plan twenty forty five. This comprehensive update could share
everything from growth patterns to sustainability in our mountain town.
The next big citizens review session is scheduled soon, and
the first official public hearing lands next when day, September tenth,
at the Flagstaff Aquaplex. Everyone's invited to weigh in, so

(01:06):
if you care about Flagstaff's future market on your calendar
and plan to participate, either in person or virtually. For
those seeking a dose of arts and inspiration today, don't
miss the Face of Time exhibit, running daily through September
twelfth at the Sedona Arts Center. This juried show dives
deep into portraiture and the passage of time, featuring Flagstaff

(01:28):
and regional artists who use traditional and experimental styles to
explore aging and identity. If you're an art lover or
just curious, this is a powerful visual experience and a
great way to support local talent. Nature enthusiasts can kick
off their date of a guided walk led by a
volunteer naturalist at Red Rock State Park. These walks are

(01:50):
included with regular park admission and offer a hands on
look at Flagstaff's wildlife, geology, and flora. If you have
burning questions about the land and under your feet, this
is the perfect chance to get them answered. Looking ahead
to the weekend, the Museum of Northern Arizona is celebrating
its ninety seventh birthday with a special members only party

(02:12):
this Saturday, September sixth, from two to four pm. If
you're a member, you can join the festivities and mingle
with the community while exploring the museum's latest exhibits. Poetry
lovers should also note that Twilight Thursday, featuring live poetry
readings from local voices, launches this week as part of

(02:33):
the museum's extended Those Day hours. Music fans can start
prepping for the Picking and the Pines Bluegrass Festival, which
kicks off soon at pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park.
These outdoor concerts bring the sounds of blue brass and
Americana to Flagstaff's tall pines, making for an unforgettable festival atmosphere.
Festival passes, day tickets, and the full event lineup are

(02:57):
all available to view now. As for weather, keep an
eye out. A risk of thunderstorms is creeping in starting tomorrow,
with heavy rain and lightning possible across northern Arizona. Be
wary if you're hiking, driving, or attending outdoor events and

(03:17):
check in for any alerts or changes before heading out. Finally,
don't forget ongoing programs like free art classes for all
US military veterans. These classes, hosted locally by professional Flagstaff artists,
are a great way to foster creativity and community and
details can be found at Flagstaff Arts. This has been
Flagstaff Local frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.