Friday, August 31, 2012

Bits and Pieces

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A number of sources report that the " the last remaining tract of undeveloped residential land within the Rancho Vistoso master planned community in Oro Valley" has been purchased by a California firm.   This tract: "Tentatively, slightly less than 100 acres will be developed west of Pebble Creek and Desert Fairway drives on the west side of Rancho Vistoso Blvd. On the east side of the boulevard, about 70 acres will be left as open space."  The built land will be about 400 lots.  The press release on this purchase speaks glowingly about Oro Valley.
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Did you know?
There are almost 3,000 acres of vacant land in Oro Valley.  This number is based on an Oro Valley Development and Infrastructure Department response (see map at left) to an information request of one of our contributors.
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The town's discussion on fast tracking Innovation Park construction projects occurred this week. It will be heard in a public hearing by the Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission this Tuesday.  The major citizen objection is the lack of public input in the fast track process.  See our "upcoming events" section for meeting information.
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The Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission is meeting on September 10 at the Oro Valley Council Chambers.  Among the items on the agenda is a discussion of Steam Pump Ranch.
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If you use the services of Arizona Oncology, check your credit card charges.  One of their employees stole credit card information and identities, reports the Daily Star. She will be sentenced to "slammer" time in October.
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The Town of Oro Valley has recently updated information on Desert Springs.
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