Metro Phoenix Relocation Guide 2008 - (Page 98) East Valley freeways 101 & 202, the number of luxury homes, and large employers including Countrywide Financial Corp. which expects to employ 7,000 by 2008 AREA STATISTICS AREA: 71 SQUARE MILES. LIBRARY: CHANDLER PUBLIC LIBRARY, 222 E. COM-MONWEALTH AVENUE, 480/782-2800. LOCATION: 25 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. POPULATION: 235,500. SCHOOLS: ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOLS: CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 80 – KYRENE SCHOOL DISTRICT – GILBERT SCHOOL DISTRICT. UTILITIES: ELECTRIC – ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COM-PANY AND SALT RIVER PROJECT; GAS – SOUTHWEST GAS; WATER/SANITATION – CITY OF CHANDLER; AND TELEPHONE – QWEST – COX COMMUNICATIONS. CHANDLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 25 S. ARIZONA PLACE, SUITE 201 CHANDLER 85225 480-963-4571 Gilbert is flourishing with many new communities. at Gilbert Rodeo Park. The town's western origins are evident daily as residents take their horses out for brisk morning rides. The town was named for an early homesteader, William M. Gilbert, and established in 1904. Although rooted in tradition, Gilbert is definitely forward-thinking. Scheduled for opening in 2009, Main Street Commons, a multi phased complex located at Val Vista Drive and the San Tan Freeway will be the site of a new Hyatt owned select service hotel, replacing a previously planned multi screen movie theater. The retail/commercial center and 300 condominiums and apartments to be constructed above the retail stores is scheduled for opening in 2008. A Kona Grill, a Tommy Bahama, and a Yard House will be some of the restaurants included in the 160,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space planned in the first phase of the Main Street Commons. Easy access to surrounding freeways, and prime areas for development contribute to the city of Gilberts being named one of the top “25 Best Places to Live” in the state. AREA STATISTICS AREA: 76 SQUARE MILES. LIBRARIES: SOUTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY, 775 N. GREENFIELD ROAD, 480/539-5100. LOCATION: 18 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. POPULATION: 185,000. SCHOOLS: ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOLS: GILBERT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41 AND HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. UTILITIES: ELECTRIC – ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY AND SALT RIVER PROJECT; GAS – SOUTHWEST GAS; WATER/SANITATION – TOWN OF GILBERT; AND TELEPHONE – QWEST., COX COMMUNICATIONS GILBERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 119 N. GILBERT ROAD, STE. 101 GILBERT 85234 480/892-0056 Gilbert Gilbert is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. The town has met the many challenges of preserving the small-town atmosphere while promoting high-tech industry and progressive planning for the future. Gilbert is proud of a lifestyle which focuses on raising a family, quality education, leisure activities, and a booming business community. The town has successfully woven its agricultural heritage into a diverse economic tapestry that now includes strong retail and manufacturing sectors. This has resulted in one of the highest median household income in the area. Insulated from the frantic pace of metropolitan Phoenix, Gilbert offers many amenities. A village concept of planned communities includes parks, equestrian trails, fishing, boating, and local business services, all within walking distance. Gated communities, as well as equestrian properties, are available in Gilbert. November, marks a three-day celebration called Gilbert Days, with a parade through downtown, the Gilbert Days 5-K Run, a 1 mile Fun Courtesy of Global Spectrum Run, and the IPRA Rodeo and carnival The East Valley is a hub for office complexes and call centers 98 Relocation Guide™
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