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Quality of Life Committee

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Committee Co-Chairs: Lori German, Deputy Director of Economic Development, City of Glendale and Evelyn Casuga, Director, Community & Economic Prosperity, Center for the Future of Arizona

West Valley Quality of Life
The Quality of Life Committee champions the vitality, livability, and economic appeal of the West Valley, positioning it as a premier region for residents, visitors, and business investment. Through strategic advocacy and promotional efforts, the committee highlights the region’s unique amenities, strong consumer market, and exceptional lifestyle offerings.

By curating a comprehensive inventory of regional assets—from parks and cultural institutions to healthcare and housing—the committee plays a crucial role in showcasing the West Valley’s strengths to site selectors, developers, and corporate decision-makers. Its work elevates the region’s visibility while helping guide relocation and expansion conversations across Arizona.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Supporting Rio Reimagined through targeted outreach and community engagement to enhance riverfront development
  • Working alongside the Marketing Committee to produce cohesive collateral materials that strengthen regional branding and business attraction

Live. Prosper. Thrive.
The Quality of Life Committee ensures the West Valley is recognized as a vibrant and desirable place to live, work, and invest—where quality of life fuels long-term growth and regional pride.

Committee Participation:                                                                              

APS, Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Legislators, Arizona State University, BNC National Bank, Boys and Girls Club, Buckeye UHSD, Center for the Future of Arizona, City of Avondale, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Litchfield Park, City of Peoria, City of Phoenix, City of Surprise, DMB Inc., Dominium, Dysart SD, Estrella Mountain Community College, First Bank, Grand Canyon University, Homeless Youth Connection, Leadership West, MADD, Peoria USD, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, SimonCRE, SRP, Town of Wickenburg, Vitalyst Health, West Valley Arts Council, West-MEC

WEST VALLEY QUALITY OF LIFE WHEEL

The West Valley Of Metro Phoenix Is Rich In Sports, Entertainment, Outdoor Recreation, Housing, Health And Fitness, Arts And Culture, And More! The West Valley Lifestyle Wheel Is Your Interactive Resource To The Large Inventory The Assets That Exist In This Region. Residents And Business Select Their New Homes Based On A Variety Of Reason, But Most Importantly, By The Quality Of Life A Community Offers. Click Below To Find Information, Resources And Links To The Assets In A Particular Category.

Education Economic Opportunity Environment Arts & Culture Sports & Entertainment Quality Housing Outdoor Recreation Health & Fitness Healthcare - Access to Care Civic Engagement I N F R A S T R U C T U R E E D U C A T I O J O B S N A T U R A L R E S O U R Y O U N G T A L E N T H E A L T H A N D W E L L - B I E C I V I C P A R T I C I P A T I Y O U N G T A L E N T Y O U N G T A L E N T Y O U N G T A L E N T Y O U N G T A L E N T Y O U N G T A L E N T Y O U N G T A L E N T Y O U N G T A L E N T Y O U N G T A L E N T Y O U N G T A L E N T https://www.arizonafuture.org/progress-meters/infrastructure/ https://www.arizonafuture.org/progress-meters/education/ https://www.arizonafuture.org/progress-meters/jobs/ https://www.arizonafuture.org/progress-meters/natural-resources/ https://www.arizonafuture.org/progress-meters/young-talent/ https://www.arizonafuture.org/progress-meters/young-talent/ https://www.arizonafuture.org/progress-meters/health-and-well-being/ https://www.arizonafuture.org/progress-meters/civic-participation/ https://www.westmarc.org/public-safety/ https://www.westmarc.org/education/ https://www.westmarc.org/economic-opportunities/ https://www.westmarc.org/environment/ https://www.westmarc.org/arts-culture/ https://www.westmarc.org/sports/ https://www.westmarc.org/quality-housing/ westmarc.org/outdoor-recreation/ https://www.westmarc.org/health-and-fitness/ https://www.westmarc.org/accesstocare/ https://www.westmarc.org/civic-engagement/ https://www.westmarc.org/transportation/

Redesigned 12/2021 in partnership with Center for the Future of Arizona.

QUALITY OF LIFE SCORECARD

The West Valley Quality of Life Score Card provides metrics in key areas that demonstrate the West Valley’s performance compared to Maricopa County and the state of Arizona as a whole.  Please visit the interactive tools for key takeaways and customized data sourcing.

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