The Viviendo single-family home proposal for South Chandler is an example of how developers will adapt their project based on neighborhood feedback.When the backers of the project first met with nearby residents on Aug. 29, about two dozen people showed up and almost all of them did not like what they saw.It was too dense, they were certain it would bring additional traffic into their neighborhoods, and they universally did not like an exit onto Alamosa Drive,...… The Viviendo single-family home proposal for South Chandler is an example of how developers will adapt their project based on neighborhood feedback.When the backers of the project first met with nearby residents on Aug. 29, about two dozen people showed up and almost all of them did not like what they saw.It was too dense, they were certain it would bring additional traffic into their neighborhoods, and they universally did not like an exit onto Alamosa Drive,...WW…

Days before Chandler City Council is scheduled to take action on addressing the rise of teen violence in the East Valley, the city played host to a listening session, inviting in residents to share their thoughts and concerns about the issue.“It really speaks to community collaboration when we have representatives from all walks of our community here to collaborate and solve issues together,” Police Chief Bryan Chapman said. “It can sometimes be uncomfortable...… Days before Chandler City Council is scheduled to take action on addressing the rise of teen violence in the East Valley, the city played host to a listening session, inviting in residents to share their thoughts and concerns about the issue.“It really speaks to community collaboration when we have representatives from all walks of our community here to collaborate and solve issues together,” Police Chief Bryan Chapman said. “It can sometimes be uncomfortable...WW…

Chandler’s recent boom economic times are starting to wind down and the budget city staff presented to the city council is reflecting that.Staff briefed Council at an all-day budget session on April 26, proposing a $1.629 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1. That is 1.6% less than the current $1.66 billion budget.“This is a fiscally prudent budget that focuses on core services, infrastructure and using one-time revenues to create...… Chandler’s recent boom economic times are starting to wind down and the budget city staff presented to the city council is reflecting that.Staff briefed Council at an all-day budget session on April 26, proposing a $1.629 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1. That is 1.6% less than the current $1.66 billion budget.“This is a fiscally prudent budget that focuses on core services, infrastructure and using one-time revenues to create...WW…

Chandler Unified School District is going to extra lengths to fill its ever-constant need for bus drivers.The district now offers drop-in interviews noon-3 p.m. every Thursday at its transportation center, 3750 S. Centre Pointe Pkwy., Chandler People interested in driving or serving as an aide on school buses are invited to apply.Full-time work comprises 30 to 35 hours a week and on average pays slightly over $20. Employees must be able to successfully...… Chandler Unified School District is going to extra lengths to fill its ever-constant need for bus drivers.The district now offers drop-in interviews noon-3 p.m. every Thursday at its transportation center, 3750 S. Centre Pointe Pkwy., Chandler People interested in driving or serving as an aide on school buses are invited to apply.Full-time work comprises 30 to 35 hours a week and on average pays slightly over $20. Employees must be able to successfully...WW…