
Rosewood Is Finally Open in Downtown Gilbert
If you’ve been following this one for a while, you probably remember when this space was supposed to become Aftermath. That plan eventually changed, and now something completely new has arrived in Downtown Gilbert. Rosewood is officially open. Located in the former Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles space,

Could Cannon Beach Turn East Mesa Into a Weekend Destination?
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If Queen Creek Gets More Public Art, What Should It Represent?
Queen Creek may be getting a lot more public art around town. The Town has approved a zoning change that makes it easier to recognize murals as public art rather than treating them like traditional business signs. The change specifically defines murals and creates an exception to the Town's sign reg

Why Isn’t Queen Creek Building Roads First?
If you live in Queen Creek, you’ve probably said some version of this: “Why do they keep building houses and shopping centers before they fix the roads?” I get it. Because when you’re sitting on Ocotillo, Power, Ellsworth, or Riggs watching another neighborhood go up, it absolutely feels backwards

Could Queen Creek’s New Temple Affect Home Values?
If you live in Queen Creek or the surrounding East Valley, you may have seen the news about the new temple coming to the area. The location was just announced, and it is a pretty significant project. The temple is planned to be about 82,000 square feet on 15.5 acres, right near the Queen Creek and S

Paradise Earth Is On Hold. Here’s What Happened.
A few weeks ago, Paradise Earth looked like it was moving closer to becoming a reality. Now, the project has hit pause. The proposed attraction, planned as part of the Arizona Boardwalk entertainment district in Scottsdale, would bring a massive indoor rainforest experience with tropical plants, fre

Scottsdale’s Second Costco Is Making U.S. History
Scottsdale Is Getting a Second Costco Scottsdale is getting a second Costco, and this one is a little more significant than your average new retail development. A new Costco is officially underway near Loop 101 and Indian School Road on land belonging to the Salt River-Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Legacy Park: Why This East Mesa Development Could Change the East Valley
I've seen a lot of big developments announced over the years. Some turn into exactly what was promised. Some get scaled back. And some never make it past the planning stage. That's why I usually pay more attention to who's building it, where they're building it, and why they're building it now than

Gilbert Regional Park Pause: What It Could Mean for the Town's Future
Gilbert Regional Park has quickly become one of the town's most popular gathering places. From the playgrounds and splash pad to the lake and open green spaces, it's become a favorite destination for families, community events, and weekend outings. That's why recent news about the next phase of the

