MAGAZine, Quality of Life Hundreds of Volunteers Turn Out to Count People Experiencing Homelessness Before the sun rose over the Valley on January 28, 2020, hundreds of volunteers fanned out across the region in an annual effort to count the number of people experiencing homelessness. Homelessness Read More
MAGAZine Message from the Chair, February 2020 I had the unique pleasure of being the MAG chair as the Valley saw the opening of Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway (Loop 202 South Mountain)—the largest freeway project in state history. Regional Council Read More
MAGAZine Voices from the Council, February 2020 Quotes from Regional Council members: Supervisor Jack Sellers and Mayor Kevin Hartke Regional Council Read More
Economy and Growth, MAGAZine Putting Your Money Where Your House Is As the Valley’s population continues to grow, the region is seeing significant increases in housing demand, but the supply of affordable housing is decreasing. As housing costs increase faster than income, many residents are struggling. The Maricopa Association of Governments Economic Development Committee (MAG EDC) recently convened a group of experts to discuss the need for affordable housing solutions. Economic Development, Affordable housing, EDC Read More
Environment and Sustainability, MAGAZine, Quality of Life Finding Pollution Solutions As the cooler weather sets in and the holiday season approaches, wood burning in fireplaces, outdoor fire pits, and even fireworks have a big impact on air quality. Environment, Air Quality Read More
MAGAZine, Quality of Life Home (Not Homeless) For the Holidays Clare didn’t have much to celebrate during Christmas 2015. Homeless, a month away from giving birth, she was clandestinely living in a friend’s office building with her two other children. Homelessness Read More