Chandler, Arizona
Historically, Chandler, AZ was nothing more than a dusty train stop! Founded in 1912 and Incorporated in 1920, Dr. Alexander John Chandler envisioned a community centered on family, agriculture, and fun in the sun. The Chandler of today is not much different except we transformed from a small agricultural town to a High Tech Silicon Oasis when companies such as Motorola, Intel, and Microchip decided to open manufacturing plants here! The future of Chandler looks promising.
With great schools, freeways, weather, shopping, restaurants, and people, why not think about relocating to Chandler, Arizona? Keeping its small town feel, Chandler boasts a population of over 240,000 and is steadily growing. I choose Chandler, AZ because my fiancé and I wanted to build a new house that was affordable but still within 20 minutes of all the great restaurants, nightlife, and sporting events that Phoenix and Scottsdale have to offer! We came to find out that we really never need to leave Chandler because some of the best restaurants in Arizona are located right here. If you like to golf, Chandler has 6 major golf clubs. Go to www.codysperber.com/resources-chandlergolf.php to learn about each! Shopping...watch out! Chandler Fashion Center, San Tan Village, Chandler Pavilions, and Historic Downtown Chandler are just a few destinations that make Chandler a shopping Mecca. Last but not least, the schools in Chandler have some of the best scholastic programs in Arizona. Check out http://www.schoolmatters.com/schools.aspx/q/page=sr/txt=Chandler/ust=AZ/p=1/fp=1 for schools and ratings.
WHERE EXACTLY IS CHANDLER, AZ?
Surrounded by Mesa, Tempe, and Gilbert, Chandler has 330 sunny days a year, and an average temperature of 85 degrees. Sandwiched between the I-10, US 60, Loop 101, and with the new Loop 202 cutting right across the middle, Chandler has some of the best freeway access in the Valley. I can get just about anywhere I want to be within 10-25 minutes. The Zip Codes 85224, 85225, 85226 are considered the older areas of Chandler, whereas 85286, 85248, and 85249 are for the most part recently developed...even though in some parts you will still see a farm or two! Overall, Chandler, AZ is one of my favorite places in Arizona to visit and a great place to live!
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Gilbert, Arizona
Historically, Gilbert, AZ was nothing more than small stop next to a railroad...a far cry from the bustling city it has developed into today. From the begining, Gilbert was a prime farming town fueled by the construction of the Roosevelt Dam and Eastern and Consolidated Canals. In the 1970's the Town Council began to look towards the future as Gilbert's neighboring communities of Mesa, Tempe, and Chandler began to grow. Today Gilbert has grown at a pace unparralleled by most communities in the United States increasing in populations from 5,717 in 1980 to over 138,000 in 2003!
My Thoughts On Gilbert, Arizona
What I like most about Gilbert is that it offers excellent freeway access, great schools, and it still maintains its small town feel! US-60 runs along the northern border of the Town, connecting to the other cities in the East Valley. The San Tan freeway runs directly through Gilbert from US-60 south, and west to the Interstate 10. Gilbert is only about 15 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and 30 minutes away from downtown Phoenix. With its small town feel, you find that the sense of community is focused on raising a family, quality education, plentiful leisure activities, and a fantastic business core. It is an excellent reference for businesses and residents alike. Gilbert was ranked #22 as one of the safest cities in US in 2006. The Gilbert, Arizona School District, which is recognized for its rigorous well-defined curriculum, and for the quality of academic programs and extra-curricular activities at both elementary and secondary levels, continue to be a huge motivation for families relocating to Gilbert. Overall, whatever your choice of lifestyle, Gilbert offers an excellent quality of life!
