General News, Quality of Life Old Shelter Gets a New Lease on Life as Homeless Numbers Rise in West Valley A family’s dream of offering shelter to people experiencing homelessness went unrealized for 10 years until the city of Surprise revived the dream by bringing an old building back to life. homelessness, homeless, shelter, Surprise Read More
General News, MAGAZine, News, Safe and Smart Travel From Outer Space to the City of Maricopa: Mayor Nancy Smith Solves Problems Big and Small She’s worked on projects ranging from the International Space Station to classified military defense systems. But today, Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith is focused on leading the fast-growing community of Maricopa in northern Pinal County. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
General News, Quality of Life Courts Take Different Approaches to Ease the Burden of Homelessness For people experiencing homelessness, any sort of legal problem can be a big barrier to overcome. Two different types of courts in the Valley are helping people resolve those legal issues and find help at the same time. homelessness, toolkit, Pathways Home, Human Services Read More
News, Safe and Smart Travel MAG Recognized for Outstanding Contributions in Emerging Technologies Creating a safer and easier commute in the region is the greatest reward for MAG team members working on emerging technologies projects. Still, it also is gratifying when hard work is recognized by your professional peers. ITS Read More
General News, MAGAZine, Safe and Smart Travel Improving Traffic Safety Throughout the Region with Emerging Technology Traffic across the Valley has grown along with the size of our population. Congestion and long commute times are now part of the daily routine. MAG partners with public and private agencies to test which emerging technologies will help improve safety and efficiency on the road. Prop 400, Safety, transportation Read More
General News, News, Safe and Smart Travel Northern Parkway Celebrated During Full Opening A choreographed click of scissors and falling white ribbon celebrated the full opening of Northern Parkway in El Mirage October 25, marking a milestone in a project that helps complete a promise made to voters under Proposition 400. Prop 400 Read More
General News MAG Remembers Keno Hawker Along with a penchant for fun, adventure and chocolate, former Mesa Mayor Keno Hawker leaves a legacy of transportation advocacy that forever shaped the Valley’s transportation system. Mesa Read More
General News, Quality of Life Living Longer Starts with Stronger Connections Conference Highlights the Importance of Creating Age-Friendly Communities. Age of Connections, the first-ever hybrid conference on creating age-friendly communities hosted by Age-Friendly Arizona. Age Friendly Arizona, Conference, Aging Read More
Environment and Sustainability, General News Region Reclassified for Ozone Pollution The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final determination Sept. 16 that moves the region up the severity ladder for ozone pollution, reclassifying the region from “marginal” to “moderate” nonattainment. Environment, Ozone, Pollution, Air Quality Read More
Economy and Growth, News Economic and Housing Boon Fuels Regional Growth Rapid Rise in Jobs and Home Prices Show Troubling Trend. One person moves to the Valley every six minutes. Those changes have altered the region’s population, economy, and housing markets. Economic Growth, Housing, RAD Read More