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 impact on lifestyles, is the goal…
Author: Karen Goveia
DVUSD Opens New Elementary West of I-17, Plans Classroom Additions in Norterra Schools
By Karen Goveia editor@valleyvibenews.com Fulfilling a longtime plan for an additional elementary school in the high growth area west of I-17, Deer Valley Unified School District’s newest elementary—Inspiration Mountain School—is set to open when school resumes on Aug. 3 near 57th Avenue and Happy Valley Road in the Stetson Valley development. The new school will…
More Space, More Amenities
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 of the highlights Anthem Preparatory &…
Lennar Begins Norterra Area Home Sales
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 and September. Even without the model…
New Homes Next to Anthem Opening in Fall
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 in size between 1,680–4,000 square feet…
Master-Planned Community Near Sonoran Preserve Pushes Forward
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 the project to the City’s Planning…
Anthem’s Revamped Skatepark Opens Saturday
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers After being closed for nearly five months for construction, the grand opening of Anthem’s larger and newly designed skate park is set for Saturday with a celebration planned. The improved park incorporates the underused hockey rink area into a new design with the existing skate park to accommodate the growing volume…
Come Sing With the Bros: BCHS Choir Director Launches Community Choral Program
The Bros Chorus preps for its first stage performance in a choral concert series at Boulder Creek High School.
Shhhhh! New Barbershop/Speakeasy Set to Open
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 secret door which grants special access…
Plans for Master-Planned Community
Near Sonoran Preserve Resubmitted
By Karen Goveia Three years after a proposed single-family master-planned community near the Sonoran Preserve along Sonoran Desert Drive was first introduced to the community, the project’s plans— which require approval from the City of Phoenix―are back on the table. Taylor Morrison is proposing to develop 1,420 homes on the only privately owned 473-acre…