Complied by Valley Vibe Staff Writers info@valleyvibenews.com  The water shortage on the Colorado River prompted the City of Phoenix to activate the first stage of its drought management plan which emphasizes the need for voluntary water conservation by city customers.  Voluntary reduction of water use in ways with minimal impactContinue Reading

Great Hearts Anthem moves its growing student population to a new 82,000-square-foot campus. By Karen Goveia editor@valleyvibenews.com A football field, a full outdoor basketball court, a large gymnasium, libraries for both the lower grades and upper grades, a drama stage and a lounge area for upperclassmen, are just some ofContinue Reading

Lennar Development in North Phoenix

Construction is progressing on two new communities by Lennar Homes in the Norterra area and on the west side of I-17 near the TSMC semiconductor plant under construction.  1 Copperleaf Sonoran Foothills At Copperleaf in Sonoran Foothills, construction of five model homes is underway with completion expected in August andContinue Reading

Sendero Crossing

A new community of 170 single-family homes within the City of Phoenix proper near Daisy Mountain Post Office is scheduled for a September opening with four models for prospective residents to tour.  Sendero Crossing by Mattamy Homes is offering nine buildable floor plans with both one- and two-story designs ranging inContinue Reading

Verdin Taylor Morrison

New Changes Include Larger Lots, Buffer and Trail Access By Karen Goveiaeditor@valleyvibenews.com Plans for Taylor Morrison’s proposed single-family master-planned community near the Sonoran Preserve along Sonoran Desert Drive passed its first major hurdle when two City of Phoenix advisory committees greenlighted the land rezoning request by the developer, sending theContinue Reading

The Bearded Barber

By Karen Goveia From the outside looking in, The Bearded Barber is as it appears—a fully functional old-fashioned barber shop and shoe shine stand. It’s what lies behind the bookcase with the symbol of a blindfolded tiger along the brick wall that’s the real surprise.  The bookcase disguises a secretContinue Reading