Superstition Vistas Area Planning Project

by Gary Nelson - Jul. 23, 2008 07:53 AM
The Arizona Republic

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 July 8, 2008

Arizona continues to grow, and much of this growth over the next 30 years will occur in Pinal County. The County has been working over the last 15 months to create the Pinal County Comprehensive Plan. Arizona counties are required by state law to adopt comprehensive plans and the Pinal County Comprehensive Plan, when adopted by the Board of Supervisors, will replace the 2001 Comprehensive Plan.  [Read more →]

July 12, 2008 - 7:44PM
Beth Lucas, Tribune

The Apache Junction City Council will vote Tuesday night to take part in an ongoing three-year study in how to plan 275 square miles of land that some say could bring economic prosperity to the region.

The area being studied, known as Superstition Vistas, includes the 1,000-acre Desert Communities inside of the city. Apache Junction could become a key entry point into the planned massive community. [Read more →]

By Mark Winkleman
The Arizona Republic Online
June 30, 2008

In 1912, Universal Pictures was a brand-new company, the modern zipper was new technology as was stainless steel, but the pop-up toaster wouldn’t be invented until 1919.

When Arizona became a state in 1912, less than 205,000 people lived here. We’re at 6 million now, and that number is likely at least to double to 12 million (or more) in 2050.

It’s a different life in a different world, and it makes sense to update the way we do business - particularly when it comes to our land.

Many don’t know it, but at statehood, Arizona was gifted with a tremendous asset: The federal government set aside more than 10 million acres to be held in trust, primarily to support public education. The mission was, and is, simple: Sell and lease the land as it makes sense to do so, then use the money to benefit our public schools. [Read more →]

Kerry Fehr-Snyder
The Arizona Republic
Jun. 18, 2008 12:00 AM

Planning for Superstition Vistas, a massive housing and development project that could bring 1 million residents to Pinal County, will require equally massive cooperation between business and government leaders, according to Utah-based consultant. [Read more →]

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Location: EVP Office
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