What time is it?............... Time for the Cards to go to the Superbowl. Yes, Yes, Yes!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
About the new Queen Creek Post Office
I had a recent comment on one of my older blogs about the Queen Creek Post office. It appears to be from Jeff Brown of the Town Council of Queen Creek. I wanted to share it with all.
New post office update (11/13/08)
Q: I have heard the new Post Office has been put on hold or canceled entirely due to budget issues with the Federal Government. Is this true?
A: No. This is not true. The United States Postal Service has actually just closed the bidding process for contractors and will be selecting a contractor very soon. The new post office is planned for construction on land recently deeded by the Town to the Postal Service. This property is located on the north side of the Queen Creek Wash and west side of the Ellsworth Loop Road (west of the Development Services Building). The Postal Service still maintains that their Fall 2009 opening date is still achievable for the approximately 26,000-square-foot building.
Regards, Jeff Brown Town Council Member - Town of Queen Creek
Thanks Jeff for your comment.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Request for potentially 1322 more new homes
This sign for a request for an amendment to the Queen Creek general plan can be found on Queen Creek Road in a farm area about two miles east of the Barney Family Sports Complex.
The request is from the law firm of Pew and Lake who specialize in zoning permits.
The request pertains to 357 acres at NW Queen Creek Rd and Meridian. It is asking for a parcels to be designated for Type A, community ccommercial and Type B industrial. It also asks for 138 acres to be designated high density residential. That would be 0-5 homes on an acre. Potentially that would be 690 homes. It also asks for 79 acres of additional medium to high density homes that could include 0-8 homes per acre for another 632 potential homes.
Grand total - potentially 1322 MORE new homes in Queen Creek.
Hmmm. Two cars per home = 2644 MORE cars on our newly created roads. Sounds like we need to widen all of the roads AGAIN.
People - don't we have enough EMPTY or foreclosed homes to go around without creating additional traffic and water stresses on the area? I still support a moratorium on home building in this area until our economy improves. Bring on the additional employment, but please consider slowing the home building.
If you want to read more about requests for amendments to the Queen Creek General Plan and this case (case# GP08-119) please go to http://www.queencreek.org/Index.aspx?page=371
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Ten New Years Wishes for Queen Creek
10 New Years Wishes Queen Creek and surrounding areas. (not necessarily in this order).
1. That city and county planners make a moratorium on new housing developments in the area. We'd like for our homes to retain their value and this would help immensely. We have more than enough new or almost new empty houses in the area.
3. That we continue to see quality restaurants and retail move in the area.
4. That developers and the city work to make our community walkable or bike friendly with wide sidewalks and bike trails.
5. That taggers find some other outlet for their art besides scribbling nonsensical signatures and the like all over town.
6. That the community supports deserving local businesses so that they can thrive and afford to pay their rent and continue providing us businesses with local flavor.
7. That employers with decent wages decide to locate in Queen Creek and that the businesses that have been in the area for year continue to experience success.
8. That more people care about their community and neighborhoods and get to know their neighbors on a more intimate level. (This is on my personal list for this year)
9. That people take pride in their community starting with their own properties.
10. That Pinal County and Queen Creek powers that be take each other into consideration before making decisions that affect their neighbors.
Please feel free to add to my list.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Walk Score Jumps 13 points
In October of 2007 I blogged about the Queen Creek Walk Score.
The Walk Score is a number between 0 and 100. The walkability of an address depends on how far you are comfortable walking—after all, everything is within walking distance if you have the time.
Here are general guidelines for interpreting your score:
90 - 100 = Walkers' Paradise: Most errands can be accomplished on foot and many people get by without owning a car.
70 - 90 = Very Walkable: It's possible to get by without owning a car.
50 - 70 = Some Walkable Locations: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car
.25 - 50 = Not Walkable: Only a few destinations are within easy walking range. For most errands, driving or public transportation is a must.
0 - 25 = Driving Only: Virtually no neighborhood destinations within walking range. You can walk from your house to your car!
In October of 2007 the Queen Creek Walk Score using zip code 85242 was 46. We have risen to the ranks of 63! We are now somewhat walkable.
If you are interested here is the link to the Walk Score site to check your own Walk Score.
I'd love to hear your comments about the walkability of Queen Creek and the Queen Creek Area.
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