A new community for the 55 and up crowd in search of a vacation lifestyle and more freedom to come and go without the stress of homeownership has already begun leasing and the first move-ins are slated for early December. Liv+ Union Peak by Liv Communities is planning a mid-December grand opening adjacent to the…
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Hockey Rink in North Phoenix Still in the Plans
As commercial and multifamily development ramps up in the North Gateway Village Core, the 500 acres along the east side of Interstate 17 between Sonoran Desert Drive and Dove Valley Road, construction on the half-built sports arena and hotel remains at a standstill. Valley Vibe has been exclusively covering the details involved in this complicated…
First Look at NorthPark: Pulte’s Proposed 19,000-Unit Master-Planned Development
Pulte Homes’ detailed vision for a master-planned development which could mimic the size of Anthem at full buildout on 6,355 acres of state trust land near TSMC was unveiled during an informal neighborhood meeting last month. This new development, called NorthPark, is poised to greatly impact the landscape of the North Phoenix region, due to…
Political Action Committee Supports DVUSD Bond and the M&O Override
A political action committee in DVUSD is working to connect with the community and help voters understand the facts of both the bond and M&O override initiatives. “Our goal is to empower the community with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions, always prioritizing the needs of our students,” said Katie May Smith, co-chair of…
Voters to Decide DVUSD’s No-Tax Increase Ballot Initiatives
New High School, Elementary School, Safety & Security Updates, Free Full-Day Kindergarten & Special Programs at Stake Election Day » Tuesday, Nov. 5 Voters in the Deer Valley Unified School District will have a say on two critical no-tax increase ballot questions in the Nov. 5 election. If approved, roughly one-third of the funding generated…
City Identifies Upcoming Roadway Improvements
Highly anticipated traffic signal at 27th Drive & Westland Road in the plan Photo By Mark Fountain The design process for the bridge across the Sonoran Wash on North Valley Parkway will begin in a couple months. The process is estimated to take up to 18 months according to city officials. As the North Phoenix…
North Phoenix Could Be Home to an Auto Mall
Now that Mack Real Estate Group has acquired the acreage for the future mixed use development of the Sonoran Oasis Science & Technology Park, the North Valley awaits construction plans to see how the 2,340 acres will shape up over the coming years. Very early plans indicate an auto mall with 10 lots could be…
NVCA Hopes to Build Early Childhood Center on Vacant Parcel
Traffic Impact Study Delays Construction Plans North Valley Christian Academy is proposing to construct a separate early education center on a parcel of land it owns just north of 27th Drive and Westland Road, but before preliminary site approval can be granted, the City of Phoenix is requiring that the school submit a sealed traffic…
Meet Kathryn Kennedy, BASIS Phoenix North Head of School
Valley Vibe spoke to the head of the new North Phoenix charter school about the opening of the new campus on the west side of Anthem. VV: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your background? Kennedy: I am originally from the Midwest, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education…
BASIS Phoenix North Makes Debut with New School in Anthem
The Greater Anthem/North Phoenix area has been known for its abundance of choice for families in finding the right educational fit for their children. This fall, families have another tuition-free public charter school to consider—BASIS Phoenix North is opening its newest location on Anthem’s west side in the Commerce Park, in the space which formerly…