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Maricopa County #1; Greater Phoenix #2: Fastest U.S. Metro Growth in 2020https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/ced/1887Community and Economic Development5/10/2021 10:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1887/NEWSROOM_CED_210016.jpgMaricopa County #1; Greater Phoenix #2: Fastest U.S. Metro Growth in 2020<div class="ExternalClass34C93A6ECF1B42EC845E6DB3DD56B398"><html> <p>​When the news gets out that Greater Phoenix is one of the top places in the nation to find a new job opportunity, people start heading to Arizona. Late in 2018 and early in 2019, that news started getting out in ranking after ranking. <br></p> <p style="text-align:center;"> <em>By Eric Jay Toll for the PHXNewsroom</em> <br> </p> <p>Job opportunities await and a new population follows. The jobs available today are filling roles in the expanding knowledge economy, and growing technology, bioscience and manufacturing sectors. The quality of life in Phoenix is making it easier for companies to recruit from other areas.</p> <p> <em>This is the second in a series of three articles about indicators showing exceptional growth in the Phoenix and Arizona economies. The first article, “<a target="_blank" href="/newsroom/ced/1880">Phoenix Tops Nation in April Small Business Wage Gains; Arizona is Third​</a>,” was published on May 5. The third article, about the number of new housing starts in Greater Phoenix and how it compares nationally, will publish later the week of May 17.</em> </p> <p>As of July 1, 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the metro area population grew by an average of 291 people every day. Maricopa County saw its population climb by 86,820, more than any other U.S. county. The entire Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area grew by an estimated 106,008 to 5.1 million people, the fastest pace of the top 10 metro areas.</p> <p>Census Bureau population estimates differ from the 2020 Decennial Census in that the estimates are calculated projections for the period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. </p> <p>Jobs and quality of life are the magnets drawing new populations. More than 80 percent of Arizona’s 2020 population increase moved into Greater Phoenix. Normally, between 67 percent and 70 percent of Arizona’s population lives in Phoenix. With more people moving to Phoenix, the more companies looking to expand are drawn to the area for its quality workforce.</p> <p>The metro posted a 2.1 percent population gain, the 16th fastest percentage nationally. Greater Phoenix remains the 10th most populous metro area. The three largest metro areas, New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, all lost substantial populations in 2020 compared to 2019.</p> <p>The new population in the Phoenix metro was helped by a steady birthrate, 57,251, up from 56,978 in 2019. Bucking the national trend of a declining birth rate, Greater Phoenix held constant, with an average of 57,000 over the last five years. </p> <p>In 2020, Phoenix added 6,590 people who moved here from foreign countries. The global in-migration, however, was down from nearly 8,300 in 2019. The 2020 number is less than half the 15,575 who moved here from an international address in 2015. The remaining population increases came from other states or counties within Arizona. Metro-to-metro and state-to-state migration data are released late in the summer.</p> <p>City population estimates are expected around the end of May. Population estimates are calculated by the Census Bureau using sampling techniques, birth and death rates, and new housing unit starts. The estimates are not the same as the actual population count that makes up the decennial census. Decennial census data won’t be released until late in 2021. The first official 2020 Census data released, the reapportionment census, pegged the state’s population at 7.2 million. <br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/econdevNewscedChart showing population gains in Maricopa and Pinal countiesCED#population #growth #phoenix #maricopa #economyphoenix, economic development, population, growth, expansion economy, maricopa, pinalEric Jay Toll602-617-3797eric.toll@phoenix.govhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/MediaContact/Attachments/52/Eric_Toll.jpgPHXEconDevThe Greater Phoenix population has been growing steadily over the past ten years, with some acceleration between 2019 and 2020.

 

 

City of Phoenix Holds Community Meeting For Future Fire Station 74https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/fire/2945Fire12/1/2023 8:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2945/Newsroom_FIre_Fix.jpgCity of Phoenix Holds Community Meeting For Future Fire Station 74<div class="ExternalClassF88F974BC06A457EBC50904AB6ED2ADD"><html> <p>​​On Thursday, November 30th the City of Phoenix held a community meeting at Pecos Community Center focused on the plans for future Phoenix Fire Station 74. This will be the fourth fire station addition to Ahwatukee. This will complete the firefighting force for the growing community and greatly reduce response times by crews.<br><br>Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, District 6 Phoenix City Councilman Kevin Robinson, and District 1 Phoenix City Councilwoman and Public Safety and Justice Chair Ann O'Brien were in attendance of the community meeting. Members of the Phoenix Fire Department's Executive Staff and the City of Phoenix's Parks and Recreation Department joined Pearlman Architects to discuss the future fire station. <br><br>The meeting focused on sharing conceptual <a href="https://perlman.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=/Graphics/2023%20Graphics%20Projects/323009%20-%20Phoenix%2074/Public%20Mtg%2011302023/Phx%2074%20Fly%20Around.mp4&referrer=StreamWebApp.Web&referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied.view" target="_blank">designs </a>from Pearlman Architects and the relocation of the Buresa Trailhead. Because the City of Phoenix already owns the land through the Parks and Recreation Department, the project will be fast tracked. But not to fear, the trailhead is not closing and not going far! The relocation of the Buresa Trailhead will be moved less than ¼ of a mile to the west.<br><br>Located on the northwest corner of 19th Avenue and Chandler Boulevard, this will allow for both the enjoyment of the beautiful Phoenix trail and the building of a new 13,250 square foot state of the art fire station. <br><br>Built with sustainability in mind, the future Phoenix Fire Station 74 has been designed per the City of Phoenix building design standards and current adopted building codes. It will incorporate environmental design principals similar to LEED to reduce energy consumption and water preservation.<br><br>The station will be single story and include three bays to house a fire engine and medical rescue. It will also include thirteen unisex dorms for firefighters to operate 24/7, 365 days a year. <br><br>When completed, the Ahwatukee community will have a total of four fire stations with four engine companies, one ladder company, three rescue companies. The city will hire and train 24 new Phoenix firefighters to provide staffing for three shifts and the necessary relief rate. The daily staffing will be six people total, including four on the engine and two on the rescue. <br><br></p> <p>Construction is set for early 2024 with the goal of completing the station by 2025 to begin operations. ​<br><br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/fireNews
A Festive Thank You from America’s Friendliest Airport; 12 Days of Gratitude Arrives December 4https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/aviation/2942Aviation11/27/2023 11:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2942/12 Days of Gratitude 2022.JPGA Festive Thank You from America’s Friendliest Airport; 12 Days of Gratitude Arrives December 4<div class="ExternalClass4DA15284B9434BE59CAE0E6D092C2E37"><html> <p> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">​​Throughout America's Friendliest Airport,® the signs of the holiday season are emerging as the festive decorations adorn the terminals. The spirit of the season is also in full swing as Airport staff is hard at work getting th</span> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">e airport ready for the second annual 12 Days of Gratitude customer appreciation event.</span> <br> </p> <p>12 Days of Gratitude will commence Dec. 4 and run through Dec. 15. During this time, a variety of activities will take place that will provide Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with the opportunity to show gratitude to customers while also giving travelers the opportunity to show their appreciation. <br></p> <p>Over the course of the 12 days, customers will find activities taking place both pre-and post-security in both terminals. Passengers will have the opportunity to win prizes, take their photos with the Airport's mascot Amelia the Airplane and Navigator Buddies, participate in art activities, write notes of gratitude, and even show off their airport trivia knowledge for prizes. <br></p> <p>Passengers should also keep an eye out for the PHX Polar Prize Patrol handing out PHX travel items and goodies to lucky passengers. Additionally, throughout the 12 days, airport staff and the PHX Navigators will be handing out chocolate coins and thank you cards to passengers.<br><br></p> <p style="text-align:center;"> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>12 Days of Gratitude schedule of events:</strong> </span> </p> <p style="text-align:left;"> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>All Day Events Being Held Daily</strong> </span> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li style="text-align:left;">Grab a USO Gratitude Card from any of our Information Counters and tell an active military servicemember thank you. </li> <li>Look for our Navigators in the purple jackets for a chocolate treat. </li> <li>PHX Polar Prize Patrol will be looking for passengers to surprise with giveaways.</li> </ul> <p> <strong style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Monday, December 4 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:00 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Tuesday, December 5 – Terminal 3 </strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>1:00 – 3:30 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Wednesday, December 6 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>3:00 – 5:00 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Thursday, December 7 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:00 – 11:00 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Join us for Traveling Tunes with the festive sounds of the Elle Sloan Experience near the Food Court on Level 3. </li> </ul> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane pre-security outside the Museum Gallery near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes outside the Museum Gallery near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Friday, December 8 – Terminal 3 </strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 – Both Terminals</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>All Day</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Grab a USO Gratitude Card from any of our Information Counters and tell an active military servicemember thank you. </li> <li>Look for our Navigators in the purple jackets for a chocolate treat. </li> <li>PHX Polar Prize Patrol will be looking for passengers to surprise with giveaways.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Monday, December 11 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Tuesday, December 12 – Terminal 3</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>3:00 – 5:00 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Wednesday, December 13 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Thursday, December 14 – Terminal 3 </strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> <li>11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Join us for Traveling Tunes with the festive sounds of the Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet pre-security on Level 3 in the arrivals lobby. </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Friday, December 15 – Terminal 3</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p>Travelers should use the hashtag #12DaysofGratitude and tag @PHXSkyHarbor as they participate in activities for the opportunity to win additional prizes. Be sure to check the Airport's social media channels for the latest #12DaysofGratitude news and highlights. Information is also available at <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/12daysofgratitude" target="_blank">https://www.skyharbor.com/12daysofgratitude</a>.</p> <p>​ <br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/aviationNews
2024 Arizona MLK Living the Dream Honorees Announcedhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/440Equal Opportunity11/23/2023 6:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/440/Newsroom_EOD_007.jpg2024 Arizona MLK Living the Dream Honorees Announced<div class="ExternalClassE508AC5A06144280B2D61BECDE1FD8EC"><html> <p>​<strong>Celebrate and Honor Community Champions</strong><br></p><p>Celebrate the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday at the 38<sup>th</sup> Annual Arizona MLK Awards Breakfast “I Still Believe in the Dream", on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom (33 S. 3<sup>rd</sup> St, Phoenix 85004). This annual event honors the winners of the Phoenix Human Relations Commission's Calvin C. Goode - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Lifetime Achievement Award" and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Living the Dream" Awards. </p><p>The 2024 Honorees are:</p><p><strong>Calvin C. Goode - MLK “Lifetime Achievement Award"​</strong><br></p><ul><li>Mr. Dennis Prince, Sr.           <br></li></ul><strong>MLK “Living the Dream" Award</strong><br><ul><li>Pastor Aubrey L. Barnwell</li><li>Mr. Kenny W. Harris</li><li>Mr. Jalen Herring</li><li>Mr. Essen Otu</li><li>Honorable Leah Landrum Taylor</li></ul><p></p><p>The program begins at 8:00 a.m., with registration/check-in beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ballroom doors opening at 7:30 a.m.</p><p>The 2024 Title Sponsor is Amazon, and the Presenting Sponsors are PetSmart and Verizon. The event is hosted by the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee, the City of Phoenix, and the Phoenix Human Relations Commission</p><p>Sponsorship and event ticket information is available at (602) 513-8311. For updates and information about the event, visit: <a target="_blank" href="https://arizonamlk.wixsite.com/azmlkorg">azmlk.org​</a>.  <br></p> <span id="ms-rterangepaste-end" aria-hidden="true"></span></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/eodNews

 

 

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2023 Electric Light Paradehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/AdBox/DispForm.aspx?ID=21https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/AdBox/Attachments/21/S378.jpg2023 Electric Light Parade<div class="ExternalClassC2FCBE6EAB57469CABC0E38E6BFB7DC4"><html> <p>​<span style="font-size:14.6667px;">On Sat, Dec. 2 celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the 2023 Electric Light Parade starting at 7 p.m.</span></p> </html></div>Newshttps://www.phoenix.gov/parks/elp11/9/2023 5:45:18 PM12/3/2023 5:45:18 PM

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