Every downtown has to have its little shopping/hang out area or mall...for Phoenix, it's CityScape.
Went here twice while in Phoenix recently and it is a very well put together place for young ones and adults. Having bowling, food courts and movies for family outings or comedy shows and nice sports bars for adults. Added to that it is in walking distance to the downtown business district as well as nearby hotels and sports arena's. Can't really ask for much more than that.
Enjoyed hanging out here with my bestfriend who I came to visit out here. Hit up a food spot or two and went to Copper Blues here as well and had a great time. If I ever come back to Phoenix this will definitely be a go to spot.