Business View Civil and Municipal l December 2022

36 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 appointments, running errands, getting to work, and going shopping or out to eat. The city’s 2030 General Plan also has a large section dedicated to the increase of EVs and adding related infrastructure. This includes a corridor that will include multiple charging stations and an environment that welcomes the testing of future technologies from sedans and trucks to buses. The continued expansion of infrastructure improvements and other modern services is on the horizon as Casa Grande plans for an influx of new businesses. High-tech employers are being recruited and will likely add to the demand for housing and retail. “We need to make these investments to keep our competitive edge,” Rains says. If nothing else the availability of land at a much lower cost than the Phoenix metro area and more affordable housing will keep investors and residents interested in Casa Grande and help attract additional retail, commercial, and other amenities to the city. The future for Casa Grande is bright because it is an extremely attractive place to live, work and play. PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n HILGARTWILSON, LLC www.hilgartwilson.com HILGARTWILSON, LLC is committed to providing exemplary consulting services in civil engineering, land use planning, land surveying, environmental services, and construction management. Since 2009, our innovative solutions and unmatched client service have made us a leading Arizona firm. We are honored to work on a variety projects in Casa Grande and contribute to the city’s dynamic future.