County Nixes Town Center Idea For Rural Residents
Public input is being sought on the draft The New River Area Plan, revised for the first time since 1999. It will help guide development in New River and Desert Hills for years to come.
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The Truth About Phoenix Annexation Plans
What is and is not likely to happen in New River, Desert Hills and Anthem.
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Petition Would Put Rural Incorporation on November Ballot
A recently filed Petition for Incorporation, aiming to create the City of New River-Desert Hills, meets with opposition from a community group and one key politician.
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Alliance Formed to Confront Growth in Daisy Mountain Region
The new Daisy Mountain Area Action Alliance (DMAAA) is a collaborative effort to address common issues in New River, Desert Hills, Anthem and Tramonto “that threaten the unique lifestyles of our allied communities.”
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Anthem Dropped from Proposed New River-Desert Hills Town Boundary
The New River-Desert Hills Incorporation Committee announced today its intent to drop a sliver of Anthem from its proposed boundary map. Anthem officials has threatened litigation over the initial proposal.
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Anthem Threatens Litigation over New River-Desert Hills Incorporation Effort
After attempts to reach what it called a neighborly solution, Anthem Community Council today sent a letter to the four leaders of the New River-Desert Hills Incorporation Committee, threatening litigation if the committee refuses to remove the sections of Anthem that are in its proposed incorporation map.
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Preparing for Rosa: Sandbag Pickup Locations
Anyone worried about flooding from the remains of Hurricane Rosa can find sand and sandbags at three Daisy Mountain Fire stations. Bring your own shovel and someone capable of lifting 20-pound bags.
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Developer Pulls 286-Home Development Plan Between Anthem & New River
The developer of a 71-acre proposed residential development east of I-17 between Circle Mountain and Jenny Lin roads has withdrawn his request with the City of Phoenix to rezone the property from commercial to residential for a 286 single-family home neighborhood.
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Power of the People Throws Potential Wrench into Development Plans
Suburban and rural residents have spoken loudly against a proposed residential development on 71 acres north of Anthem on New River’s doorstep. And, it’s become clear their voices matter.
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City Advisory Committee Unanimously Disapproves Planned North Phoenix Residential Development
By a resounding and somewhat surprising 6-0 vote, the Rio Vista Planning Committee, an advisory committee to the City of Phoenix, recommended denial of a rezoning request to allow construction of 286 houses between Anthem and New River. But the vote is not a final decision.
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Talk of the Town: New River-Desert Hills Incorporation Proposal
Some rural residents hope to combine New River and Desert Hills into one formalized town. They aim to include some of Anthem’s businesses, and then likely add a local sales tax. But a number of residents—rural and suburban—are voicing opposition. Learn the pros & cons, the process, and what it means to be a town.
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