Northwest Valley of the Sun Phoenix, Arizona

Explosive growth, affordable new housing

The Northwest Valley, like most of the greater Phoenix area, is in the midst of explosive growth.

But even with surging business and development, the region remains a haven for affordable quality housing, exceptional retirement living, excellent educational institutions and enjoyable recreational amenities.

While Arizona State University-West receives more notoriety, the Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management attracts graduate students from around the world.

In the springtime, thousands of baseball-hungry fans flock to Peoria Sports Complex, spring training home of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres.

Recreational opportunities abound in the Northwest Valley. Boating, fishing and water sports are available at 10,000-acre Lake Pleasant, while White Tanks Mountain Regional Park offers hikers a chance to discover ancient Indian petroglyphs or trek to a scenic desert waterfall.

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