Phoenix Info
Arcadia, Biltmore, Central Corridor, Central Phoenix
Christown, East Phoenix, Encanto, Phoenix College, Phoenix Country Club
Historic District, Sky Harbor Airport, South Mountain, South Phoenix
Phoenix is the sixth most populated city in the nation. It is the center of the Valley of the Sun - the core, with many vibrant communities surrounding it, creating the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area.
Phoenix is the hub of the rapidly growing Southwest and the heart of a metro area of 2.45 million. The city is also the capital of Arizona and the Maricopa County seat.
In 1867, Phoenix founder Jack Swilling formed a canal company and diverted irrigation water from the Salt River. In 1911, Roosevelt Dam was completed and water supplies were stabilized.
Phoenix's explosive growth began during World War II when military airfields were built in Maricopa County for the near-perfect flying weather. Many defense industries followed. Luke Air Force Base, west of Phoenix, is still a major training center for fighter pilots.
Climate has been a major factor in economic development because the area experiences sunshine nearly every day of the year. The name Phoenix, legendary Egyptian symbol of rebirth, was chosen because the city was built on the ruins of the Hohokam Indian civilization whose farmers dug irrigation canals still in use today.
Biltmore
The Biltmore grounds are exquisite; the Biltmore area restaurants are
upscale, as well are the shops. In Phoenix, there are the amenities of
the big city, but the suburbs and the desert is no less than a half
hour away. The Biltmore area at 24th and Camelback is one of the most
popular areas in the state. The City of Phoenix develops and manages
the city within the neighborhood community theory. When asking a
Phoenician where they live, the answer will most likely be: Arcadia,
Anthem, Biltmore, Camelback Corridor, North Central or Paradise Valley.
The home prices in Biltmore range $859,000 to $12,500,000. The Arcadia
homes range $238,000 to $3,200,000.
Historic District bounded by 7th Avenue, McDowell Road, 15th Avenue, and Thomas Road. Period of Significance: 1920-1939. The core of Encanto Village is the Park Central Shopping Center and surrounding mid-density area. The core also contains a portion of the Central Avenue Corridor where commercial, high-rise office and high-rise residential development co-exist. An Art Walk links the Heard Museum, Phoenix Arts Museum and Phoenix Theater, Central Library and the Cancer Survivors Park. There is a Public Golf Course: Encanto Nine, for year around golf. The homes range $149,900 to $850,000 in price.
Communities in the Valley of the Sun:
West Valley, Southeast Valley, Phoenix, Northwest Valley, Sun Cities, Northeast Valley
