General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Valley Groups Meet to Address Regional Homelessness Regional Homelessness Capstone event identifies next steps to end homelessness. Homelessness Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Comments by Trevor Southwick, A Peer Support Specialist With Lived Homeless Experience Trevor has a lived experience with homelessness, and his moving story reminded participants about the real human stories behind homelessness work. Homelessness Read More
Economy and Growth, General News, Quality of Life STICKER SHOCK The things that make the Valley such a desirable place to live may also be driving up the cost of your next home. Read More
Aging, Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News, Maps and Data, Quality of Life We’re Still Young in the Maricopa Region, But Getting Older Valley growth comes as no surprise to longtime Phoenix-area residents, but changes in demographics show some interesting new patterns. Census Read More
General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation No Time to Exercise? Do It on Your Way to Work Would you like to work more exercise into your daily routine? Physical activity is vital to healthy aging. It can reduce the burden of chronic diseases and prevent early death. Exercise, Healthy Living Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News, Quality of Life High Unemployment, Rising Housing Costs Increase Risk of Evictions in Maricopa County A combination of Arizona’s high unemployment rate, increased housing costs, and an end to the federal eviction moratorium could mean thousands of Phoenix-area residents are at risk of losing their homes. Housing, Eviction, Economy Read More
General News, Public Outreach, Quality of Life MAG Outreach Evolves In the fall of 1995, the first issue of MAGAZine, a new MAG newsletter, carried the headline "Planning Helps Improve Air Quality in Valley" MAGAZine Read More
Domestic Violence, General News, Quality of Life Domestic Violence Victims Can Now Seek Protective Orders Online If you are experiencing domestic violence, a cutting-edge new system allows you to prepare a petition for a protective order online using your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Domestic Violence Read More
Aging, General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel Finding Transportation Can Be Tough for Older Adults. It’s Even Tougher in Rural Areas. “You gave me back my life.” That note from a rider using Wickenburg’s Freedom Express, which relies on volunteer drivers, is testament to the impact transportation can have in the lives of seniors. Read More
General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Creating MOMENTUM If you drive on it or ride on it, it’s a pretty sure bet that MAG planned it and determined how to fund it. Prop 400 Read More