Looking ahead, Coolidge envisions a future defined by continued momentum and a proactive approach to public services and business partnerships. “We’re going to continue to do what we’ve been doing all along, which has worked very successfully for us. We have formed numerous partnerships that will continue to work with those companies. We will be starting a new regional park for our citizens, and that’s something I think they’ll all be very proud of,” Mayor Thompson expresses To accommodate this growth and prioritize public safety, the city plans to build at least one new fire station, likely to the west, to serve new populations. The city is also keenly aware of the need to enhance its quality of life by attracting more diverse amenities, with a specific focus on sit-down restaurants. Lastly, the Coolidge Airport, a former military facility, stands as a critical economic gateway with significant development potential. Recent infrastructure investments, including over half a million dollars in planning, power upgrades, fire pump improvements, and roadway design, have made the area highly attractive to businesses. The airport is securing grants from the FAA, with a new taxiway and 80,000 square foot apron in the design phase and construction funding secured, potentially including over a million dollars in expiring funds from other airports. Coolidge Avenue, the main road leading to the airport, has also seen a $5.5 million upgrade, further solidifying access. Ultimately, Coolidge’s journey is a powerful testament to the idea that true prosperity lies not just in growth, but in a community where the past is honored, the present thrives, and the future is proactively built. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Salt River Project (SRP) www.srpnet.com SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving approximately 1.1 million customers. SRP provides water to about half of the Valley’s residents, delivering more than 244 billion gallons of water (750,000 acre-feet) each year, and manages a 13,000-square-mile watershed that includes an extensive system of reservoirs, wells, canals and irrigation laterals. n Arizona Water Company www.azwater.com Arizona Water Company is the second largest private water supplier in Arizona. For 70 years Arizona Water Company has proudly provided clean and reliable drinking water to communities across Arizona. 38 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08
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