The arrival of tech companies with job opportunities, immigration and people relocating to Arizona from more expensive states are some of the reasons as to why Phoenix\u2019s population has rapidly expanded over the past decade (along with the cost of living). Simply put – a lot of people want to live in Phoenix.<\/p>\n
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- We asked the mayor to make the case for Phoenix.<\/a><\/li>\n
- The current state of the Phoenix real estate market<\/a><\/li>\n
- The city tends to be less expensive than other similarly sized cities.<\/a><\/li>\n
- There are plenty of family-focused activities.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Big-name employers anchor the economy.<\/a><\/li>\n
- The food is as good as you’ll get<\/a><\/li>\n
- There are luxury rentals while you look for a new home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s face it, Phoenix was a city that never should have been,\u201d said Christine Mackay, Phoenix\u2019s Community and Economic Development director, in\u00a0an interview with ABC15 Arizona<\/a>. \u201cIt was a phoenix that rose out of the desert and it rose because of innovative, creative, knowledgeable people that figured out a way in which you could live really well in the middle of a desert.\u201d<\/p>\n
With so many people migrating to the Valley of the Sun, it must be a great place to live, right? From the unique outdoors to the city\u2019s vibrant food scene, there are many reasons why homeowners are packing up and making the move to Phoenix.<\/p>\n
This story is part of a series on enticing Arizona cities in which to buy a new home.<\/p>\n
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- Moving to Arizona: The best of YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n
- New homes in Mesa, AZ that’ll turn your head<\/a><\/li>\n
- New homes in Glendale AZ that’ll make a move worthwhile<\/a><\/li>\n
- Why you should move to Scottsdale, according to the locals<\/a><\/li>\n
- Unexpected Arizona house plans you’ll love<\/a><\/li>\n
- New homes in Phoenix under $400k<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Phoenix is a \u201cvery welcoming environment for new families\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Mayor Kate Gallego says Phoenix’s welcoming family-friendly atmosphere is a draw for new residents. Image courtesy the City of Phoenix.<\/p><\/div>\n
If you\u2019ve never been to Phoenix before, you might struggle to gauge its vibe, or whether it\u2019s a good place to live or not. Who better to ask than the person in charge of the city?<\/p>\n
According to\u00a0Mayor Kate Gallego, Phoenix has seen a boost in its population thanks to its family-friendly environment and amenities<\/a>. While outsiders might be quick to think of the city as a hub for seniors, Phoenix is growing quickly and is an appealing city for families.<\/p>\n
We asked Mayor Gallego on what Phoenix offers.<\/p>\n
Tell us a little bit about yourself. As the mayor of Phoenix, what do you personally like about living and working in this city? What are your favorite things about Phoenix, from the neighborhoods to major attractions?<\/strong><\/p>\n
In politics, there is often a temptation to focus on the short-term. My focus is to think longer term and plan for the type of city we want to leave our kids. I have worked for a more diverse economy with more high-paying jobs in areas like healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing.<\/p>\n
I value what\u2019s important to the people of Phoenix: public safety, jobs, education, transportation and transformational economic development. We\u2019re bringing jobs of the future to Phoenix, and working hard to ensure we have the right educational resources to fill the job pipeline with the strongest candidates.<\/p>\n
Favorite things: We have one of the largest municipal parks in North America, with its abundant hiking trails accessible within a few minutes\u2019 drive from downtown Phoenix. We are also home to one of the nation\u2019s best restaurants, Cocina Madrigal. I\u2019m looking forward to next year\u2019s Super Bowl as visitors arrive to experience the fan experiences downtown and see the vibrant transformation of our welcoming community.<\/p>\n
What specific factors would you say makes the Phoenix desirable?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Phoenix has a very welcoming environment for new families, part of the reason the city added more population over the past decade than any other large U.S. city. The quality of life here is exceptional, with sunny weather, extraordinary scenery, dozens of opportunities for outdoor activities and vibrant nightlife. That, combined with smart, equitable policies and a welcoming business environment, delivers a city life in which workers can obtain high-quality jobs and families can thrive.<\/p>\n
If someone were to move to Phoenix, what would you want them to understand about the city beforehand? How would you describe Greater Phoenix Area to someone who has never visited the city or is trying to learn about Phoenix from another place?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Those who haven\u2019t visited Phoenix still tend to think of it as a vast retirement community. While we definitely value the wisdom of our elders, we also know that Phoenix is a young community that\u2019s growing fast. We are creating opportunity at a quick pace, bringing the jobs of the future here, along with the right educational resources to ensure our residents have the training and knowledge they need to make the most of those jobs.<\/p>\n
Arizona is a fast-growing state in terms of population. Whether you are an empty nester or a young professional thinking about starting a family, what does the metro offer different generations who might be thinking about living there?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Phoenix is a great place for kids \u2013 from our local parks, to amenities like the Children\u2019s Museum of Phoenix. For working families of all ages, we have an amazing business ecosystem that is attracting startups and legacy companies alike. It\u2019s easy to get around in Phoenix \u2013 in addition to our light rail and bus transit systems, the U.S. Census reports Phoenix has the shortest average commute time of any major city. We are diverse, with new families arriving almost daily from southern California, Chicago and the Pacific Northwest, as well as Asia.<\/p>\n
What are some of the biggest changes coming to Phoenix? If someone were to make the move there, what can they look forward to down the road?<\/strong><\/p>\n
My work on infrastructure and climate lays an important foundation for the future of Phoenix. I have shared with global leaders and policy makers the aggressive approach Phoenix is taking on a circular economy, clean light rail construction, electric vehicle manufacturing, and these approaches will grow good paying, green jobs.<\/p>\n
Waymo recently launched its autonomous electric vehicle rideshare in downtown Phoenix, testing with its employees now. We also expect to be first in the nation to integrate autonomous rideshare at an international airport.<\/p>\n
We are global leaders in heat mitigation. Our innovative cool pavement program has paved nearly 45 miles with a special reflective coating (the largest application in the U.S.), which is delivering a reduction of 10 to 12 degrees in overnight road surface temperatures.<\/p>\n
The current state of Phoenix real estate<\/h2>\n
\u201cThose involved in the Greater Phoenix housing market are beginning to feel the fury of years of rapidly rising home prices and now rapidly rising mortgage interest rates. The latest Zonda data shows the average new-home base price sits at $697,135, which is 44% higher than two years ago. From year-end 2021 to today, the double whammy of rising home prices and rising mortgage interest rates results in an estimated monthly mortgage payment increase of 52%.<\/p>\n
It is well documented that Phoenix area housing prices were rising at a pace well above the national average. It can be seen in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index\u2014until the most recent reading for March, home price growth in greater Phoenix led the index for nearly three consecutive years. Yes, almost 36 consecutive\u00a0<\/em>months. Logic says this cannot go on forever.<\/p>\n
Today we know several indicators to help us understand what could be ahead. Resale listings are rising quickly, presumably related to investors looking to take their equity and put it elsewhere, households hoping to sell \u201cat the top,\u201d households with enough equity to downsize without the need for a mortgage, and, of course, the typical lifestyle reasons. Listings price cuts are occurring, likely due to an underestimation of how quickly affordability has eroded. Pricing a home based on March conditions stands little chance in today\u2019s conditions. New-home demand is falling quickly as consumer confidence is starting to see fractures. Buyer traffic levels are down noticeably with modest incentives becoming more common. Isolated instances of new-home price cuts exist today, but it is not widespread.<\/p>\n
Phoenix<\/a>\u00a0was often seen as a market that had all the fundamentals to prevent a housing slowdown, including positive domestic net migration, a lack of housing inventory, and a diversifying economy. We believe these factors support longer-term housing demand in the market, but the quick affordability shock is shaking consumer confidence and ability to pay.<\/p>\n
That shock has showed up in recent conversations with industry participants about what is happening to the housing market in Phoenix. Collectively, these conversations suggest a home value correction could be in store. The extent of a possible correction is less certain. But, again, logic says what has occurred over the past two-and-a-half years is unsustainable.<\/p>\n
A slowdown and possible correction could be exactly what the local industry needs, albeit the process may be painful. Home builder backlogs are still extended and will likely remain so through the end of the year. Capacity was not keeping up with demand, which resulted in drastic changes in a short period of time. A correction can provide some breathing room for a market that was operating faster than production capacity allowed. As those of us at Zonda look to the future, we acknowledge and are comforted by the longer-term economic and demographic tailwinds.\u201d<\/p>\n
Steven Hensley is an advisory manager for Zonda and an Arizona housing market expert. In his role, Steven provides consulting services and market analysis across various residential real estate uses including single-family, multifamily, master-planned, and build-to-rent developments. Steven also writes advisory publications on the Arizona new-home market.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 story via\u00a0Builder Online<\/a><\/p>\n
It’s cheaper to live in Phoenix than some other large cities<\/h2>\n
When compared to other major cities in the United States, the cost of living is lower in Phoenix.<\/p>\n
The majority of Phoenix residents own a home \u2014\u00a0data from NerdWallet<\/a>\u00a0shows that the Arizona city has a 58.5 percent homeownership rate, a greater percentage than cities like Philadelphia (54.9 percent), San Diego (49.2 percent) and Dallas (45.2 percent).<\/p>\n
According to\u00a0data from the<\/a>\u00a0National Association of REALTORS, the median price for a home in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area is $474,500 as of Q1-2022, significantly cheaper than New York-Newark-Jersey City ($578,100), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ($553,000) and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale ($792,500). For comparison, Phoenix is slightly more expensive than Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land ($330,800) and Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ($325,400), which are two of the top-five most populated cities in the U.S.<\/p>\n
For current Phoenix homeowners, the price of real estate has also continued to rise. Although sales dropped 8.4 percent between March and April,\u00a0the latest statistics<\/a>\u00a0from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) show that home prices in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area are up 19.9 percent year-over-year.<\/p>\n
In new construction, you\u2019ll pay as little as $165\u00a0per square foot for a\u00a0Phoenix<\/a>\u00a0house or townhome or as much as $450, according to the\u00a0Quarterly Cost Report Q2 from global\u00a0construction\u00a0cost consultants Rider Levett Bucknall<\/a>. For around the same median resale price of $474,500, here\u2019s the kind of new construction homes you can buy in Phoenix.<\/p>\n
Plan Barletta<\/a> at McClellan Ranch<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Residents of McClenllan Ranch can access walking trails, sport courts and covered seating areas. Rendering of McClellan Ranch by Pulte Homes via BuzzBuzzHome<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Location: 6741 West Desert Lane<\/em>
\n Size: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, from 1,993 square feet<\/em>
\n Developer: Pulte Homes<\/a><\/em>
\n Price: From $478,990<\/em><\/p>\nLocated on the west side of Loop 202, Pulte Home\u2019s McClellan Ranch lends views of the Sierra Estrella Mountains and access to a variety of on-site amenities including walking trails, sport courts and covered seating areas. The Barletta plan in this collection delivers nine-foot ceilings, a gathering room and stainless steel Whirlpool kitchen appliances.<\/p>\n
Plan Lily<\/a> at Tierra Montana Discovery Collection<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Taylor Morrison’s Tierra Montana Discovery Collection is located in Laveen Meadows. Rendering of Tierra Montana Discovery Collection by Taylor Morrison via BuzzBuzzHome<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Location: 11608 South 53rd Avenue<\/em>
\n Size: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, from 1,760 square feet<\/em>
\n Developer: Taylor Morrison<\/a><\/em>
\n Price: From $478,990<\/em><\/p>\nThe Tierra Montana Discovery Collection in Phoenix\u2019s Laveen Meadows neighborhood is currently under construction and will deliver 190 new residences with nine different layouts once complete. Buyers of the Lily floor plan can choose from three exterior design options \u2014 Spanish, Tucson and Prairie \u2014 to pair with two to four bedrooms and a multi-car garage across an easy one-floor layout.<\/p>\n
Plan Ashley<\/a> at Legacy at Hudson<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>The Ashley floor plan at Legacy at Hudson provides up to four bedrooms and an office. Rendering of Legacy at Hudson by Ashton Woods via BuzzBuzzHome<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Location: 5536 West Alta Mesa Avenue<\/em>
\n Size: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, from 1,779 square feet<\/em>
\n Developer: Ashton Woods<\/a><\/em>
\n Price: From $465,990<\/em><\/p>\nCreated by Ashton Woods, the Ashley floor plan at Legacy at Hudson features more than 1,770 square feet of living space across a single-storey layout. This three- to four-bedroom home comes finished with a private office space, a large kitchen with a center island and an attached two-car garage for convenient parking.<\/p>\n
Plan Sawyer<\/a> at McClellan Ranch – Reserve Series<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>The McClellan Ranch \u2013 Reserve Series is a gated community close to highways. Rendering of McClellan Ranch \u2013 Reserve Series by Meritage Homes via BuzzBuzzHome<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Location: 6843 West Samantha Way<\/em>
\n Size: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, from 1,844 square feet<\/em>
\n Developer: Meritage Homes<\/a><\/em>
\n Price: From $475,990<\/em><\/p>\nThis gated community in Laveen Commons is a few minutes drive from Loop 202, local schools and the southwestern tip of South Mountain Park and Preserve. Future residents will have access to outdoor amenities like a dog park, picnic tables, trails and playgrounds for the little ones.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>This map shows how much more it costs to build a new house in different parts of the country. Phoenix went up 6.8 percent. Photo courtesy RLB Americas<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
The heat makes Phoenix a good place to live<\/h2>\n
Arizona\u2019s 300-plus days of sunny weather has long made it popular for snowbirds. Those heading south for the winter often find themselves in cities like Phoenix or Tempe, which offers summer-like weather year round.During the\u00a0peak summer months<\/a>, temperatures in the Grand Canyon State can range between 82\u00b0F (28\u00b0C) and 105\u00b0F (40\u00b0C), and fall back to more tolerable temperatures varying from 47\u00b0F (8\u00b0C) to 68\u00b0F (20\u00b0C) during the winter. The sun is out in Phoenix during 85 percent of\u00a0its daylight hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think honestly the whole \u2018cook an egg on the street,\u2019 type [of] thing is true,\u201d said Jackson Wilkey, a real estate agent with eXp Realty. \u201cIt can get that hot, but I was pleasantly surprised that in the seven to eight months that are not dead of summer, they\u2019re actually very favorable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Thanks to the city\u2019s summery weather, Phoenix is a hub for outdoor activities and recreation. You can spend your time outside exploring many of the city\u2019s desert hiking trails or golfing greens:<\/p>\n
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- Kayak, tube or paddleboard down the\u00a0Lower Salt River<\/a><\/li>\n
- Take a picnic to the 222-acre\u00a0Encanto Park<\/a><\/li>\n
- Practice your swing at one the many golf courses, from\u00a0Papago Golf Club<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0Raven Golf Club<\/a><\/li>\n
- Explore the trails at\u00a0Phoenix Mountains Preserve<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0South Mountain Park and Preserve<\/a>, one of the largest municipal parks in North America<\/li>\n
- Explore the koi ponds and waterfalls at the\u00a0Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix<\/a><\/li>\n
- Make a splash in one of the city\u2019s public pools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Low cost of living, lots of family activities<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/h2>\nWith its plethora of suburban homes and family-friendly facilities, Phoenix ranks better than most U.S. cities when it comes to raising children.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAfter comparing 182 U.S. cities on 46 key family metrics, a\u00a0new report by WalletHub<\/a>\u00a0ranked Phoenix as 103 on the list with a total score of 50.04. Phoenix came in eighth place overall in the survey\u2019s Family Fun category and 95th place on socioeconomic status.<\/div>\nSource: WalletHub<\/a><\/div>\nPhoenix is home to\u00a0325 public schools<\/a>\u00a0across 30 school districts in addition to 200 charter and private schools. For the older kids, the city is also the destination for several private and public post-secondary institutions, including the downtown campus for Arizona State University, the University of Phoenix and Phoenix College.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for things to do on the weekend or after school with the kids, Phoenix offers a number of family-friendly museums, amenities and entertainment options to try.<\/div>\n- \n
- Meet native and exotic wildlife at the\u00a0Phoenix Zoo<\/a><\/li>\n
- Play with\u00a0LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0building blocks<\/li>\n
- Tour the exhibits at the\u00a0Arizona Science Center<\/a><\/li>\n
- Spend time in rainforest amongst the butterflies in\u00a0Butterfly Wonderland<\/a><\/li>\n
- Explore the\u00a0Children\u2019s Museum of Phoenix\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0many interactive and imagination-focused exhibits for children as young as zero years old<\/li>\n
- Discover more than 15,000 musical instruments from 200 countries in the\u00a0Musical Instrument Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Move to Phoenix for big-name employers<\/h2>\n
<\/a>COVID-19 dealt a blow to economies across the world as pandemic restrictions forced event cancellations, store closures and limited business hours. Thankfully, the state of Arizona is mostly back to its pre-pandemic self, good news for Phoenix job-seekers and potential residents.<\/p>\n
In April 2022, Arizona reported one of the lowest jobless rates nationwide, reaching 3.2 percent that month\u00a0according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>. According to Moody\u2019s Analytics and CNN\u2019s Back-to-Normal Index, Arizona\u2019s economy is operating at 97 percent of where it was in March 2020, ranking in 17th place nationally.<\/div>\nOver the past decade,\u00a0Phoenix\u2019s regional economy has added 441,000 jobs<\/a>\u00a0according to the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation\u2019s 2021 State of the Workforce report. The majority of employment growth has been recorded in the transportation, warehousing and utility industry, which expanded 88.2 percent between 2011 and 2021. The city\u2019s scientific and technical services, in addition to financial and insurance industries, also grew across the same 10-year timeline, increasing 48.1 percent and 45.1 percent.<\/div>\nSeveral big-name companies in the technology and data industries have made plans to expand operations into Phoenix. In May 2021, LiveRamp announced its intention to open a new office in Phoenix, as did Zero Electric Vehicles and PennyMac Financial Services.<\/div>\nPhoenix\u2019s top employers<\/a> include (each link leads to their Arizona jobs pages<\/a>):<\/p>\n
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- State of Arizona<\/a><\/li>\n
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Banner Health<\/a><\/li>\n
- City of Phoenix<\/a><\/li>\n
- Wells Fargo<\/a><\/li>\n
- Bank of America<\/a><\/li>\n
- Maricopa County<\/a><\/li>\n
- Arizona State University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sample the flavors of Yelp\u2019s #1 restaurant in Phoenix<\/h2>\n
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\nWhether it\u2019s date night or an evening out with friends, Phoenix provides a variety of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues to try out.<\/p>\nFrom steakhouses to American cuisine, Phoenix\u2019s array of restaurants have been known to catch the attention of major food television networks, awards and reviewers across the country. For instance, Cocina Madrigal<\/a>, a family-owned Mexican restaurant on S 16th Street, ranked as the number one restaurant nationwide on Yelp\u2019s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2022.Here are some other well-known Phoenix restaurants that you may want to visit:<\/p>\n
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- Binkley\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> – 2320 E Osborn Road<\/li>\n
- The Original Carolina’s Mexican Food<\/a> – 1202 E Mohave Street<\/li>\n
- Welcome Diner<\/a> – 929 E Pierce Street<\/li>\n
- CIBO<\/a> – 603 N 5th Avenue<\/li>\n
- Little Miss BBQ-University<\/a> – 4301 E University Drive<\/li>\n
- Christopher\u2019s at the Wrigley Mansion<\/a> – 2501 E Telawa Trail<\/li>\n
- Barrio Cafe<\/a> – 2814 N 16th Street #1205<\/li>\n
- Durant\u2019s<\/a> – 2611 N Central Avenue<\/li>\n
- OAK on Camelback<\/a> – 111 E Camelback Road<\/li>\n
- Bacanora PHX<\/a> – 1301 Grand Avenue Unit 1<\/li>\n
- The Churchill<\/a> – 901 N 1st Street<\/li>\n
- Pizzeria Bianco<\/a> – 623 E Adams Street<\/li>\n
- Mrs White’s Golden Rule Cafe<\/a> – 808 E Jefferson Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you\u2019re looking for insights on the food in Phoenix, the best perspective comes from the folks who are a part of the local culinary and beverage industry.<\/p>\n
Why Greenwood Brewing thinks Phoenix is a good place to live<\/h2>\n
Megan Greenwood is the founder of\u00a0Greenwood Brewing<\/a>, a woman-owned brewing company that focuses on the ethos of the \u201c\u200b\u200bpurposeful pint,\u201d and making approachable craft beer that allows women to feel welcome in the industry.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nGreenwood\u2019s love of brewing started after she received a homebrew kit for her birthday, prompting her to open a microbrewery in her garage with eight beers on tap. Despite her own home brewing experience, Greenwood couldn\u2019t find a product or a brand that really resonated with her as a woman drinking beer. After some research thanks to her professional background in engineering, Greenwood found that over 85 percent of women who drank beer felt underrepresented in the beer industry. Greenwood used this opportunity to create beverages that are enjoyable and meaningful for everyone.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Greenwood officially opened Greenwood Brewing\u2019s downtown Phoenix location in July 2020. Greenwood Brewing products can be found in over 200 restaurants and bars, and in grocery stores across Arizona.<\/p>\n
Greenwood shared her thoughts on Greenwood Brewing and on Phoenix\u2019s eclectic food community.<\/p>\n
Parts of this interview have been edited for clarity and brevity.<\/em><\/p>\n
Tell us a little about Greenwood Brewing and its brand.<\/h4>\n
Really our goal is to help women feel welcome in this industry and make sure that we\u2019re thinking about all of the things she wants in a beverage while we\u2019re making it, which is different from men.<\/p>\n
When I was starting the business, I found that there were less than three percent of breweries that were owned by women only, and only 20 percent of breweries were owned by men and women and a lot of times, that was a husband and wife. Over 78 percent of breweries are owned by men only, which really made sense to me as to why I was not feeling like a brand was thinking about me because when you\u2019re creating a product, you tend to think about yourself as the consumer. The overwhelming majority of brands were built and founded by men, henceforth their product is also thinking about men, and that\u2019s great, we just want to have more women representation.<\/p>\n
Our goal is to really understand what it\u2019s like [for women]. For example, if their beer gets warm, [women] won\u2019t finish the beer and they\u2019ll leave the last drink or the last few drinks in their glass, whereas men are not the same way. And so, we\u2019re really thinking about the size of glass that we even serve our beer in because a lot of times it\u2019s too much beverage for a woman to finish before it gets warm. We want to make sure that she finishes it, and then has another beer and finishes that one, so that we\u2019re not giving her something that she doesn’t need or want.<\/p>\n
There are things like that all the time that we\u2019re discovering that are differences and we want to make sure to build our brand thinking about all of them and thinking about everybody.<\/p>\n
If someone were to ask you \u201cIs Phoenix a good place to live? What should I know about this city?\u201d what would you tell them?<\/h4>\n
I would say that Arizona, Phoenix especially, is so friendly. Everybody who is here is looking for a place to enjoy life.<\/p>\n
We have great weather 350 days out of the year to be active and to explore. You meet a lot of people that way because a lot of people here are friendly and happy and are choosing to live in this city. Most of the people here are not from Arizona, so I think a lot of people are in the same boat too where they\u2019re meeting new people and trying to create a place for themselves.<\/p>\n
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How would you describe Phoenix?<\/h4>\n
I don\u2019t think people realize how active of a city it is. There\u2019s so much going on. You can pretty much find anything you\u2019re looking for, whether that be if you\u2019re into sports, there\u2019s every single professional sports team here. If you\u2019re into music or the arts, especially in downtown Phoenix specifically, Phoenix has multiple theaters, the ballet, the symphony. If you like to skydive, it\u2019s one of the best places to do it in the country. Extreme sports are also around the city, or if you wanted to travel and be in the cold weather, you\u2019re two hours away from it, just up north in Flagstaff. I feel like that\u2019s how I would describe it as whatever you\u2019re looking for, you\u2019ll find it here, and with the benefit that the people are going to be friendly when they\u2019re showing you the way.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, when you\u2019re moving or visiting a new city, you want to be around kind people and that\u2019s something that\u2019s absolutely natural here. You can go and sit at a bar, even at our bar, and our staff are going to sit and have a conversation with you and get to know where you\u2019re from and how long you\u2019re in town. That\u2019s not every place. I love that about our city. Everybody is friendly and genuinely interested in meeting new people.<\/p>\n
When it comes to local entertainment or neighborhoods, what spots in Phoenix should you check out?<\/h4>\n
Selfishly, I\u2019d say downtown Phoenix \u2014 you should definitely check it out. It\u2019s this growing arts district of Phoenix and it\u2019s such an entertaining area where you can just walk the streets and be entertained. I think that\u2019s something that\u2019s really growing and a really cool aspect of our city that I love.<\/p>\n
If I\u2019m going to go out, I would recommend that you book a show in downtown Phoenix and then before the show, have a pre-show beer at Greenwood Brewing, of course, and then after the show I would go to Hanny\u2019s<\/a> and have a good charcuterie board and pizza with a bottle of wine or champagne. I think that is a fun date night. My husband and I do that all of the time. Downtown is walkable. You can walk to all of those places. It\u2019s a lively area to be exploring.<\/p>\n
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- The Original Carolina’s Mexican Food<\/a> – 1202 E Mohave Street<\/li>\n
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Play with\u00a0LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0building blocks<\/li>\n
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