Cities in the Valley

Like many areas in the country, Phoenix and the Valley are striving to “go green”. First, some interesting facts: In the United States, buildings account for: 72 percent of electricity consumption. 39 percent of energy use. 40 percent of raw materials use. 30 percent of waste output. 14 percent of potable water consumption. Source: U.S. [...]

A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that older adults feel younger out west. Fully 78% of adults ages 65 and older who live in the West say they don’t feel old, compared with 67% of older adults who live in the rest of the country. Not that we’re tooting our own horn [...]

MAG (Maricopa Association of Government) panel releases funds for Valley highway projects  April, 2009 Topping the list was an I-10 expansion project between Sarival Avenue and Verrado Way in the southwest Valley. The $43.2 million project is expected to create 520 jobs and ease congestion in the growing district. Buckeye spokesman Bob Bushner said his [...]

1. Apache Junction 37,529 2. Avondale 75,256 3. Buckeye 40,467 4. Carefree 3,871 5. Cave Creek 5,026 6. Chandler 241,205 7. El Mirage 33,583 8. Fountain Hills 25,540 9. Gilbert 203,656 10. Glendale 246,076 11. Goodyear 55,954 12. Litchfield Park 5,055 13. Maricopa 32,157 14. Mesa 456,344 15. Peoria 151,544 16. Paradise Valley 14,215 17. [...]