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Westgate district confident in future BY VALENTINA MARTINEZ Cronkite News
Westgate Entertainment District was originally developed near Gila River Arena primarily to accommodate fans attending Arizona Coyotes games. For years, however, rumors and reports swirled about the team’s search for a new home and what that might mean for Westgate. Now, after 18 years as home to Arizona’s NHL team, it is official: The Coyotes are leaving Gila River Arena following the 2021-22 season, possibly for a new building proposed in Tempe. In August, the city of Glendale announced it is terminating its operating agreement with the team. But while the Coyotes are departing, they leave behind an entertainment district
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that is ready to flourish without the local hockey team, city officials and district tenants said. “There’s a certain amount of sadness because they’ve been in our community for so long,” Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps said. “For all of our hockey fans, I’m sure there’s a certain amount of disappointment.” The Coyotes relocated to Glendale in 2003 from America West Arena (now Footprint Center) in Downtown Phoenix because the NHL and the Coyotes were unhappy with that arena’s many obstructed-view seats when it was configured for hockey. That led to development of Gila River Arena along the Loop 101 freeway and
Glendale Avenue, along with Westgate Entertainment District, designed to provide shopping, dining and nightlife for people coming to the arena and, later, State Farm Stadium, which opened in 2006 and is home to the Arizona Cardinals NFL team and the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. Since then, however, Westgate has developed into a prosperous entertainment hub that has been preparing for the possible departure of the Coyotes, who play 41 regular-season home games, a couple of preseason games and — in their good years — a handful of playoff games at Gila River Arena each year. “They’ve been talking about moving for years. That really kind of forced us SEE WESTGATE PAGE 4
Glendale airport keeps the area flying BY NICOLE DAY
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Glendale city officials say the municipal airport is a key economic driver in the municipality. Mayor Jerry Weiers, an experienced pilot, declared September General Aviation Appreciation Month and said aviation can help a community like Glendale. “I have been a licensed pilot for more than three decades and understand the overarching benefits this industry provides to our community, our state and our country,” Weiers said. “I would encourage everyone to learn more about general avi-
ation employment and business opportunities.” The Glendale Municipal Airport, which is a 477-acre modern airport, is at the intersection of Glendale Avenue and Glen Harbor Boulevard and is just min- The municipal airport is a key economic driver. (Photo courtesy of utes driving time from the city of Glendale) the I-10. It is the airport that is serving as port serves as a major economic driver,” a catalyst to the development of western Yucca District Councilmember Joyce Glendale. Clark said. “Having a top-notch airport “As the Yucca District adds new busi- in the west Glendale is a key selling nesses and amenities, the Glendale AirSEE AIRPORT PAGE 3
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