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I thought I'd share the following newsworthy items:

• The Surprise City Council unanimously approved Westcor's plans to build a 3,000 acre mixed-use project that will include auto mall, shopping mall, residential development and a hospital. The project will be located on the Loop 303 between Greenway and Cacus; opening is expected in 2008.
• The City of Goodyear is reviewing plans for the Estrella Falls mall also scheduled to open in 2008. This will be similar to the Chandler Fashion Center.
• Population figures show the following growth: Goodyear: 559% increase to 41,225 since 1990 ; Surprise population has tripled since 2000 to 103,000; Buckeye has seen a 368% increase, Glendale a 60% increase, and Peoria a 171% increase.
• The Peoria Center for Performing Arts opened in February after 1-1/2 years of construction; located between Peoria Avenue and Washington Street their website at www.peoriaaz.com
• Rose Properties has purchased a 17-acre commrecial parcel at the southwest corner of Avondale Boulevard and Lower Buckeye Road and plans to develop a retail hub.
• The WOMEN IN BUSINESS trade show and luncheon will be held on March 29th at the Arizona Biltmore. You can visit the following website at phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/event/2885 for more information.
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America plans to build a $75 million facility along the Loop 101 as part of the Banner Estrella Medical Center. The 200,000 sf facility will have 30 to 40 beds; groundbreaking should take place in July with completion approximately 15 months later.
• Glendale is on the short list of hopefuls vying for the 2011 Super Bowl!