Paradise Valley Real Estate

Description

In the 1880′s, the Rio Verde Canal Company devised a plan to develop the desert land west of Scottsdale into an agricultural region. According to Will Barnes, author of Arizona Place Names (University of Arizona Press, 1997), the area was named in 1899 by Frank Conkey, Manager of the Rio Verde Canal Company. When the promoters of the canal project first observed this extensive valley in the early spring, covered with flowers and Palo Verde trees in full blossom, they stated, “This is Paradise Valley.” Over time, small ranches and resorts were built in the area. In 1961, the Town of Paradise Valley was incorporated, in an effort to prevent annexation by Phoenix and Scottsdale. Today, Paradise Valley can be described as a town dotted with private acre-sized lots, upscale resorts, stunning vegetation, breathtaking landscapes, and relatively few businesses. Residents take pride in having an extremely high standard of living. To support Paradise Valley’s exemplary quality of life, the Town has instituted strict zoning restrictions preventing excessive development in the Town. As the rest of the Phoenix metropolitan area experiences issues with urban sprawl, Paradise Valley maintains its established prominence. In the General Plan, the Town Council has developed a Vision for the Future based on core values of its residents. Among these is development of a roadway network that serves community residents, without facilitating “through travel.” In addition, the Town will pursue continual upgrading of the infrastructure to serve residents and improve quality of life.

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