What happens to the 14 sq. mile area north of Oro Valley known as Arroyo Grande will impact all of us for decades and beyond. We hope the information below will be of some help in clarifying the important, and complex issues.
A number of our readers have asked for more information concerning Arroyo Grande.
Our neighbors in Catalina that have much to be concerned about have a valuable web site that discusses the Arroyo Grande issues.
http://www.savecatalina.com/Oro_Valley/OV_Annexation.htm
Also, as you'll note, there are links to other interesting sites with more valuable information.
Links Related to This Issue
Some of the data is dated, but for the most part, still applicable.
Note: The area is NOT 45 sq. miles, but approx 14 sq. miles and does NOT extend beyond Catalina to the north. Also, OV will NOT purchase the land outright. The town is only interested in annexation. The developers will be the buyers.
Additionally, below is a short video showing the Arroyo Grande area, courtesy of Azstarnet.com We thought it may be of some interest. (Click for video/audio)
http://videos.azstarnet.com/p/video?id=1648018
5 comments:
Hi Art......
Just wanted to point out that the first link you have posted connects you to a page that has some really old, outdated and incorrect info. In the interest of giving people the most up-to-date info possible you may want to review it and take it off.
Thanks!!
Mr. Cox--- I noted
"Some of the data is dated, but for the most part, still applicable."
Have any of the issues as to water, traffic, wildlife corridor, infrastructure costs, etc. changed
appreciably?
Please feel free to state what you feel needs be corrected.
Our readers are smart enough to understand what "Some of the data is dated --" means.
Think,
perhaps the site is just giving some
history or background.
If you want to see the current news/events, try clicking on home .
Nice site.
We should keep it on here.
The two biggest problems with the site are:
1. It states that the project extends out past the Oracle Junction area. That portion of the project was dropped long ago and my concern is that folks will think it is back in the plan.
Secondly, it states that the Town is/was going to purchase the land, which was never the case and again we don't need folks to think that is a possibility.
The concersn about water, traffic, etc., are valid and need to be discussed but those not familiar with the scope of the project will be misled. Simply stating that parts are outdated is not specific enough, in my opinion.
Thanks!!
Mr. Cox had valid points and I noted in "red' those points on the original posting.
However, it seems we can all agree there are way too many unanswered questions concerning Arroyo Grande. (Phil Richardson points out, this is Spanish for "Big Ditch.")
As such----I stand by my opinion that the Town Council, as usual is running off making decisions with "unintended consequences."
(We'll be discussing this in subsequent postings.)
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