Sunday, July 23, 2006

Cities, much like people, need to plan as they age

Valley's booming areas in different stages of life

Lynh Bui The Arizona Republic Jul. 23, 2006 12:00 AM

Cities grow up like people. They start life small, bright and full of potential. In youth, they take chances and make plans for the future. When they hit maturity, they worry about health and stability.

Cities across the Valley are riding a tidal wave of growth. Phoenix tops the country in population gain. Maricopa County is the third-largest county in the nation, adding more than 628,000 residents since 2005. And by 2025, Pinal County is expected to have more than 10 times the residents it did in 2000.

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