Community Development Service

Life at Grayhawk is different from other communities. It offers both the intimacies of a friendly neighborhood and the amenities of a grand master plan. An abundance of community features allows residents to enjoy a wide range of activities. Our parks include playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic areas and grassy play areas. There's also the Grayhawk Walk trail system, beautifully landscaped for jogging, biking, or just taking a stroll. In the past, some of these activities have included "Dine-Arounds" in Scottsdale as well as cooking lessons, basketball tournaments, holiday parties and "Walking on Wednesdays." Residents continually suggest new ideas to the Resident Program Director, keeping the list of activities fresh, exciting and customized to their way of life. Excellent schools assure parents of an outstanding education. A medical campus will provide convenient access to high-quality health services. Grayhawk also features an award-winning luxury continuing care retirement community, Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies. Thanks to a unique partnership with Cox Communications, Grayhawk residents are connected to each other and their community. The groundwork is laid for each home to be plugged into an extensive fiber-optic network providing high-speed access to communications inside and outside the master-planned community. Some of the finest builders in the Valley have been selected for Grayhawk. Respect for the natural desert environment and a portfolio of innovative designs distinguish this talented group. Each home at Grayhawk reflects an understanding of the balance between sport and life, between activity and the comfort of relaxing in a personal space. Designs are distinctive ; architecture throughout the community is unique. You'll see the difference when you come look at the models.

Tempe Community Development Department provides zoning and development services to the City of Tempe located in Tempe, Ariz. The Tempe City Council created the Community Development Department in March, 2005, by melding divisions previously within the Development Services Department and the Economic Development Department. This newly formed department serves to improve and develop business districts and residential areas throughout Tempe. Community Development s services include business development, historic preservation, housing services, neighborhood enhancement, redevelopment and special projects. The department also provides development and recreation at Tempe Town Lake, one of Arizona's most popular outdoor destinations. Tempe is a major suburb of Phoenix and has a population of more than 160,000.

The Planning Division is a part of the Development Services Department of the City of Tempe in Arizona. The division assists customers through development entitlement processes. It is responsible for the changing and adoption of codes and ordinances. The division provides online application forms for the review of development plans. It offers administrative support to various boards and commissions of the city. The Development Services Department provides permitting, inspection and commercial code enforcement services. The department offers services for property, home and commercial building projects. It manages a staff of more than 60 people. The department additionally operates a building safety division.