Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 3, Issue 3

47 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 COOL IDGE , AR I ZONA The industrial expansion is creating a significant housing demand and numerous homebuilders are actively building in the region. Coolidge issued approximately 700 new single family home permits in 2021. Miller says “I don’t see much of an end in sight right now for new home development.” To help residents become work ready, skills training is provided locally at Central Arizona College, Central Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology, and two nearby universities including University of Arizona in Tucson and Arizona State University in Phoenix. Another wonderful attribute of the City of Coolidge is the historic downtown core, which houses city hall, business services, county offices, novelty shops and eateries. The city has invested heavily with major street reconstruction efforts including Coolidge Avenue, Main Street and Central Avenue. In addition, many buildings are being updated and landscape projects are being completed to make the downtown even more inviting. In one special initiative, the city partnered with Arizona Water Company to restore the 90-year-old fully functional water tower fitted with LED lighting and can be seen from miles surrounding the city.