Mesa Morning Live Community Spotlight: Mesa Mayor John Giles

What's so wrong with this?
Mesa taxpayers pay for this city-owned news source that consistently attracts few viewers in a city of over 475,000 people! . . . and here's the mayor in one more staged spotlight-opportunity and who knows what "Community" he's talking to????

Published on Feb 14, 2019

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Mesa Mayor John Giles joins host Mark Cordes to talk about the upcoming Golden Rule Banquet hosted by the Arizona Interfaith Movement. You can learn more about the banquet at: https://tockify.com/azifmevents/detai...

The New York City Evolution Animation

From 1609 > 2018

Published on Oct 25, 2018

Views: 17,674+

Read more here: http://www.myleszhang.org/here-grows-...

This New York evolution animation illustrates the development of NYC’s street grid and infrastructure systems from 1609 to the present-day, using geo-referenced road network data and historic maps. The resulting short film presents a series of “cartographic snapshots” of NYC’s built-up area at intervals of every 20-30 years in the city’s history.

New York's Surreal $20 Billion Hudson Yards Project | Phase 1 Completed ...

It's not Moscow-on-The-Hudson . . .The plans for Hudson Yards were developed after the failure of the West Side Stadium. Construction began in 2012 with the groundbreaking for 10 Hudson Yards, and the first phase - a public green space and eight structures that contain residences, a hotel, office buildings, a mall, and a cultural facility - is expected to be finished by March 15, 2019  

Published on Mar 7, 2019

Views: 36,032+

Hudson Yards is a real estate development under construction in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is the largest private real estate development in the United States by square footage, and has been compared to Roppongi Hills, a Japanese development similar in scale and use. Upon completion, 13 of the 16 planned structures will sit on a platform built over the West Side Yard, a storage yard for Long Island Rail Road trains. The first of its two phases comprises a public green space and eight structures that contain residences, a hotel, office buildings, a mall, and a cultural facility. The second focuses on residential space, along with an office building and a school.
Related Companies is the primary developer, and Oxford Properties is a major equity partner. Mitsui Fudosan owns a 92.09 percent stake in 55 Hudson Yards, and a 90 percent stake in 50 Hudson Yards. The architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox designed the master plan for the site, and architects including Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, Thomas Heatherwick, Roche-Dinkeloo, and Diller Scofidio + Renfro contributed designs for individual structures. Major office tenants include or will include fashion company Tapestry, consulting firm BCG, and Alphabet subsidiary Sidewalk Labs.
The site of Hudson Yards was initially intended for other developments, most notably in the early 2000s as the site of the West Side Stadium, during the New York City bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The plans for Hudson Yards were developed after the failure of the West Side Stadium. Construction began in 2012 with the groundbreaking for 10 Hudson Yards, and the first phase is expected to be finished by March 15, 2019. Both phases are projected to be complete by 2024. Agreements between various entities including the local government, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and the state of New York made the development possible.
The special zoning for Hudson Yards (an area roughly bound by 30th Street in the south, 41st Street in the north, 11th Avenue in the west, and Eighth Avenue in the east) further incentivized the building of other large-scale projects. Hudson Yards is adjacent but unrelated to Manhattan West, 3 Hudson Boulevard, and The Spiral.

I do NOT own any of the footage used in the video.

The drone footage is the property of AerialVP.
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Downtown Gilbert Gets A "New Icon" > A Goofy Gopher

Photo credit
KTAR News Photo/Kevin Stone

Go figure that! There's somethin' about the buzzwords "New Icon" that make your MesaZona blogger go nutzzz all the time. . . and there's somethin' else about the buzzwords "in the spirit" that really tick-me-off! . . . and a word way-over-used excited. . . O Yeah! Add the word "Heritage" too + and of maybe or might be
It's all about an imaginary re-creating the long-gone past. Here in Mesa we get [appropriately] INFLATABLES popping up as aliens or temporary art in Pioneer Park.
So here we go > to the town of Gilbert for this KTAR story yesterday 
Downtown Gilbert’s newest star is a giant gopher
atop a snack shack
By Kevin Stone | 08 March 2019
PHOENIX – Move over, water tower, downtown Gilbert has a new icon - A GIANT GOPHER  in a hat, staring out over Gilbert Road with illuminated eyes, was installed this week atop a new snack shack.
WHAT'S THAT ALL ABOUT? Need some details?
. . . The critter’s hat resembles something that might be seen on the head of owner Joe Johnston – the Gilbert entrepreneur behind Joe’s Real BBQ, Liberty Market, Joe’s Farm Grill and more.
Was it a "months-long mystery" for anyone anytime before what reporter Kevin Stone now writes is going viral with about 562 hits on Facebook? 
The eatery, called Topo, is expected to open sometime next week.
The gopher’s arrival, and subsequent announcements on social media, ended the months-long mystery of what was being built outside Joe’s Real BBQ.

As construction took shape, social media accounts teased the coming of what was called only Black Box Gilbert.
Topo’s website calls the building’s design “iconic roadside architecture in the spirit of the great American road trip.”
With no indoor seating at the snack bar, its limited menu was designed with takeaway in mind. And bring your credit card, because it’s a cashless business.
 

It's A Go: Allred Family Ranchland Turns Into More Sprawl

It's the End of An Era. What used to be a familiar site of Quarter-Horses grazing on the grounds of this family-owned ranch has now reached optimum-value potential when 108 new homes get built on the lucrative 25 acres of land. One more Sub-Division.
Your MesaZona blogger posted this last year:

09 April 2018

The Vanishing Past Here In Mesa: Urban Sprawl Gets Go-Ahead on Historic Allred Ranch

"Yeah, progress and urban sprawl suck sometimes. 

 Sad to see a part of local history like that just disappear." All good things must end " seems to ring true on this. "- Dan (See Link below)_______________________________________________________________________________

THIS IS NOW: KB Home developing subdivision in Mesa

Land Advisors Organization’s Scottsdale team of Ben Heglie, Bret Rinehart and Ryan Semro represented the sellers, Allred Family LTD Partnership and Jerry L. Allred in the recent $5,570,347 cash transaction to buyer, KB Home Phoenix Inc.

KB Home has assembled 25 acres* located just east of the northeast corner of Lindsay Road and Southern Avenue in Mesa to develop a 108-lot community called Allred Ranch. The company plans to build on lots averaging 5,290 square feet. The homes will range from approximately 1,700 square feet to 2,800 square feet with pricing expected from $270,000 to $320,000. The models are scheduled to open in second quarter

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Plan 2372 starts at $321,990.

KB Home Opens Mesa, Arizona Community

Will build 108 homes starting from the $290,000s.

KB Home will host a grand opening celebration at Allred Ranch, Saturday, Mar. 9, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., during which attendees may tour the two model homes.

Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

More details > https://www.builderonline.com/land/local-markets

Mayor John Giles: Out For The Count @ Mayors Summit SXSW,

Tomorrow at 2 pm might be a chance to really see if Mayor John Giles is a real innovator and a real instigator.
The event was created in partnership with the United States Conference of Mayors, South by Southwest and the Office of Austin Mayor Steve Adler.

20 mayors are participating in Civic I/O, the Mayors Summit at SXSW, an event that was created in partnership with the United States Conference of Mayors  

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Now where did your MesaZona blogger get this "news" from?

It's from MENAFN, a provider of financial content and financial technology platforms.
OK so why Mesa Mayor John Giles? He's the only mayor to be featured for interactive discussions to focus on how cities can leverage emerging technologies to tackle some of the biggest civic and municipal challenges. Hmmm. . . . . . .
So maybe something to do with financials and the 2020 Census - and that contentious question about citizenship that might create an under-count for the allocation of federal funds to cities. Yes that can definitely impact Mesa with its history of racial profiling by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and notorious Mesa Republican Russell Pearce, infamous for SB1070
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About MENAFN The Middle East North Africa Financial Network, Inc. (MENAFN) is the leading provider of online and wireless financial content and financial technology platforms to leading institutions and consumers around the Arab world. MENAFN was founded in June 2000 by a team of serial entrepreneurs with successful track records in the region. The company is a Delaware-based corporation with a wholly owned subsidiary in Amman, Jordan and a fully paid-up capital of $2 million. _________________________________________________________________________ Mayors Collaborate at SXSW, a breeding ground for new ideas and the most creative connections, and experience a unique opportunity to stimulate civic innovation and economic growth alongside futurists. QUESTION: How does John Giles fit in this group??????? Ideas that Matter Most > Civic Engagement in the Digital Age Effective and scalable communication through social media and modern tech > Diversity and Social Equity From civil rights to immigration to education, building a just and equitable world for all > Tomorrow's City, Today Transportation, housing, critical infrastructure, and becoming a truly smart city > Politics After the 2016 Election Fake news, red and blue feeds, and partisanship in the real and digital world > Public Safety Policing, terrorism, and criminal justice issues in the digital age > Technology and Innovation Uncovering the data, leveraging the tech, and attracting the talent that disrupts   Reference > https://www.civicio.com/summit _________________________________________________________________________ Mayor John Giles Mayor: Mesa, AZ John Giles was elected the 40th Mayor of Mesa, Arizona in August, 2014. He was re-elected in August 2016 and began his first full four-year term in January 2017. Mayor Giles is committed to taking Mesa to the next level with his NextMesavision. He is bringing renewed focus and attention to Mesa’s downtown resulting in a budding creative economy with new businesses, education and entertainment options. Meet this Mayor Media Request _________________________________________________________________________ About Civic I/O: Civic I/O is a network of innovators and instigators committed to the hard work of progressing their cities. United by a common drive and ambition, civic leaders join together to help each other imagine and realize what is truly possible, altering the course of their city's future and making a lasting impact. Mayors Focus On Future Of Cities At South By Southwest 3/8/2019 12:21:58 PM                                                                Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm: Out for the Count: How to Repair the Broken 2020 Census Featuring Mesa (AZ) Mayor John Giles More information > MENAFN.com _________________________________________________________________________ No mention of John Giles in this report yesterday: SXSW 2019: Mayors and the Future — An Inextricable Bond Body cameras, surveillance, neural implants and more are beginning to pop up in cities. During a session at the Civic I/O Mayors’ Summit at South by Southwest, local leaders considered their roles in a changing world. by Eyragon Eidam / March 8, 2019 Reference > GovTech.com

 
 

City Of Mesa Property List Owned & Operated by City Government

Property owned and operated by the city government. Properties are both actively in use and vacant. All locations have been provided for public transparency.

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