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Author: Karen Goveia

DVUSD North Phoenix School Growth Projected

Explosive Growth Prompts Need for New DVUSD High School and Elementary School in North Phoenix

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Karen Goveia

In preparation for the wave of residential growth about to sweep the North Valley near Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s silicon chip plant under construction, Deer Valley Unified School District is putting the plans in motion to build another high school and an elementary school. With more than 4,000 new multifamily units in the construction pipeline…

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Self Storage Proposal Stymied by City Advisory Committee

Posted on July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 by Karen Goveia

A  proposal for a 3,000-unit self storage facility bordering the Sonoran Commons neighborhood at the corner of Sonoran Desert Drive and North Valley Parkway, was shot down by the North Gateway Village Committee, an advisory board of the City of Phoenix, at its June meeting.  Neighborhood concerns voiced through letters of opposition sent to the…

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Fast Track to a New Career in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Karen Goveia

TSMC Partners With Maricopa Community Colleges to Prepare Students for Hire Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is bringing thousands of jobs to Phoenix with its new chip facility under construction in North Phoenix. And, with a new fast-track program designed through a partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges, a path to a new career in the semiconductor…

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Half-Built Sports Arena And Hotel Now Under New Ownership

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Karen Goveia

After four years of limbo, and two near foreclosures during the quest to secure funding, the former Legacy Sports Arena & Hotel, now known as Fire N Ice Arena & Hotel, near I-17 and Sonoran Desert Drive, has new owners with a promising plan to finish the vision created by former owner and local resident…

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Over Easy

New Restaurants and Businesses Commit to North Gateway

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 by Karen Goveia

A handful of new restaurants, retailers and other businesses have recently signed leases to join a new commercial development slated to begin construction soon as North Phoenix’s future urban village begins to take shape on 500 acres east of I-17, between Sonoran Desert Drive and Dove Valley Road. Joining Oreganos and Twisted Sugar cookie shop, announced…

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Harkins Backlot

Norterra  Gets Lively: 2 Entertainment Centers Opening

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by Karen Goveia

First came the dining, now comes the entertainment. If virtual reality games and escape rooms are your jam, along with bowling, arcade-style games and yard games, the Happy Valley/Norterra area will soon have all of this. As part of its plan to bring a livelier scene to North Phoenix area residents, two new entertainment centers…

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Sports Arena & Hotel Owner Faces Foreclosure Again

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Karen Goveia

The future of the half-complete sports arena and hotel near Sonoran Desert Drive and I-17 is uncertain as the project once again is facing foreclosure. A Trustee’s Sale notice was recorded with Maricopa County on March 10, with a public auction scheduled to take place at noon on June 13 at the Superior Court building…

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What’s ‘Sprouting’ in Tramonto Marketplace 

Posted on March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 by Karen Goveia

Sprouts Farmer’s Market confirmed it is taking over the space formerly occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond located in Tramonto Marketplace near I-17 & Carefree Highway. The grocery chain has long been requested by residents in the far North Phoenix and greater Anthem area over the past decade. Bed Bath & Beyond announced its closing…

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FXB Anthem

New Paths to Wellness: FXB Anthem Opens, Emphasizes Whole Life Balance

Posted on February 8, 2023February 13, 2023 by Karen Goveia

A new fitness training center opened on Anthem’s east side in January offering members a comprehensive approach to living a healthy lifestyle. FXB Anthem, part of the Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping franchise, combines cardio kickboxing, strength training, nutritional guidance, one-on-one coaching and special challenges to help train and fuel your body while keeping motivation top of…

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Foothills at Arroyo Norte by William Ryan Homes

Model Homes Open in 2 Communities North of Anthem 

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Karen Goveia

Model homes in two new developments just north of Anthem are now open for in-person and virtual touring. Both communities officially celebrated their grand openings in January.  The Foothills at Arroyo Norte by William Ryan Homes is the final phase of the development with lot sizes available at a minimum of 16,800 square feet—roughly double…

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