Urban Atlas Provides Unique Look at Maricopa Region

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The MAG Urban Atlas features 44 pages of bright, colorful, easy-to-understand maps and graphs. The user- friendly document includes information about the Maricopa region ranging from physical features and land use to employment statistics and property tax rates. There's even a map comparing school standardized achievement test scores.

"The Urban Atlas represents ten years of effort in research, compilation and analysis of the facts and figures which create the two-dimensional picture of who we are," says James M. Bourey, MAG Executive Director. "We wanted this document to be something individuals and businesses would find useful, beneficial and easily interpreted."

The atlas covers Maricopa County, which experienced the largest net increase of population between 1990 and 1997 of any county in the United States. The atlas highlights evolving patterns and trends covering half a century. The document focuses on the urban core of the region, where development has occurred or is expected to occur.

"This document will certainly be beneficial to planners, real estate agents, developers and land use specialists," says Harry Wolfe, MAG Socioeconomic Program Manager. "But it also provides interesting and useful information to members of the general public who just want to know more about the Maricopa region."

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a regional organization that develops policies and makes decisions in areas such as transportation, air quality, water quality, solid waste and human services. MAG is made up of Valley communities working together to ensure a better quality of life for nearly three million residents in the Maricopa region. The region encompasses metropolitan Phoenix and includes the many cities, towns and Indian communities within Maricopa County. Governed by a Regional Council that includes 24 city mayors and other lead elected officials, MAG is the forum for ensuring an effective allocation of regional resources.

The atlas is divided into six sections: physical features, the built environment, demographics, employment, government and urban services.

It is offered for sale through MAG at a price of $19.95. To order call 602-254-6300.