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growth in science, technology, engineering and math-related jobs.

235,500 by mid-2006, and now boasting 253,000 residents as of 2017. Many who move to Chandler count affordable housing and its small town appeal among the main reasons to move here. Because much of the city’s infrastructure was built to accommo- date its recent population explosion, there is a sense of renewal in the air, culminating in the city’s cultural crowning glory: The Chandler Center for the Arts. Every March the annual Ostrich Festival is celebrated as part of Chandler’s heri- tage. This annual event is one of the largest festivals west of the Mississippi and features live ostrich races, hundreds of great exhibits, big name entertainment, and a downtown parade. Corporate sponsorship is a part of the community here and throughout the Phoenix metro area, demonstrating the commitment of business to improving a community lifestyle. It should come as no surprise, then, that Shea Homes has designed homes in more than fifty new home communities throughout the region, from Peoria and Phoenix and Gilbert to Glendale. Choices range from lock and leave condominiums to luxury gated communi- ties. Shea Homes offers a selection of homes around the Valley to suit individuals and families at all stages of life. Shea Homes is committed to the commu- nity, and the family-owned company shows its support in a variety of ways. Through its partnership with the Arizona Cardinals, the Shea team, along with its dedicated Trade-Partners, recently spearheaded a complete renovation of a South Phoenix community center that provides after-school programming to neighborhood youth. “We really wanted to do something big to support this organization that gives so much back to the community,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes Arizona. It was our pleasure to take the home down to its foundation and rebuild the entire center into a clean, safe, special place that will be a resource in the community for years to come.”

Gilbert Town of Gilbert: 480-980-7483 www.discovergilbert.com Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 480-503-6865 www.gilbertaz.com

Gilbert’s population has a median age of 32.7, boasts one of the highest median incomes in the state of Arizona at $85,187 and has a dense volume of educated resi- dents with 40.9 percent of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Gilbert’s border is within a half a mile to Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus and Chandler-Gilbert Community College and there are over 69 other colleges, universities and technical schools within a 30-minute commute. Additionally, Gilbert has a nationally A-ranked K-12 system through the public school districts and unique magnet and charter programs - students attending Gilbert schools have a gradua- tion rate of over 85 percent, surpassing the Arizona graduation rate by 10 percent. As a community of excellence, Gilbert homes have retained their value within the Greater Phoenix area. Gilbert has an array of homes from urban condos and apartments to starter homes to executive housing with large lots, some for equine enthusiasts.

Located in the southeast valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Gilbert Arizona has a high quality of community life fueled by a strong economy. Thriving in business and leisure activities, the community has been named a Best Place to Live in the U.S., one of America’s Top 20 Thriving Cities, a Top Place in the Nation to Live and Learn, a Best Places for Job Seekers in Arizona, the 1 City in the Nation for Working Parents, 17th in the Nation for First-Time Home Buyers and the second Safest City in the U.S. The town has met the many challenges of preserving the small-town atmosphere while promoting an atmosphere that fosters

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