One of the leading regions of the Southwest
praised by other organizations, including
during the real estate boom from 2003 to
a receipt of the National Community
2006, Phoenix and its neighboring commu-
Recycling Leadership Award from the
nities have always benefited from an influx
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
of relocating families, singles, and retirees
(RBRC), a nonprofit public service organi-
and continue to do so today. In 2015, the
zation dedicated to recycling rechargeable
Phoenix area added 88,000 new residents,
batteries and cell phones.
raising the ranking to number four in the nation in the terms of population growth. Today, Arizona sits at the number eight spot, (as of January 2018).
tion of factors, from its status as Arizona’s capital city to the several major professional sports teams to its incredible scenery. The city is surrounded by mountains on all four
will reach 2.2 million, with the metro area
to young singles, retirees, families, and
reaching about 6.3 million. Currently,
everyone in between. It’s true that there
the
really is something for everyone!
metropolitan
This program is reflective of a commitment that continues with the Phoenix-area city of Goodyear, winning the National Civic League-sponsored All-America City Award competition. Given since 1949, the award, “recognizes civic excellence, honoring communities of all sizes in which citizens, government, businesses, and voluntary organizations work together to explain how they are successfully resolving critical local issues.”
The city is a diverse and exciting combina-
The U.S. Census Bureau has estimated that by 2030, the population of Phoenix
Phoenix
Safety and aims to increase the number of School Resource Officers in schools.
area
boasts
over 4 million people and is home to the
sides, a geographical oasis that appeals
Phoenix-Casa Grande-Tucson corridor is
DEDICATION TO A LIVABLE CITY
anticipated to be one of the fastest growing
Phoenix is dedicated to making – and keeping
areas in the United States.
– the city a livable, safe area for its residents.
Arizona State University Sun Devils. The
“There is something for everyone [in Arizona]: world class resorts, remote hiking and backpacking trails, an assortment of high-quality restaurants, and family-friendly communities.” The National Civic League has selected Phoenix as an “All-America City” five times. The All-America City award is given to communities across the United States that identify and tackle community-wide challenges. Businessweek.com also identified
For example, the City of Phoenix provides Phoenix residents are not alone in recog-
a School Safety program that is funded by a
nizing the city’s appeal. The city has been
grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway
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