Maricopa was built to be a bedroom community. This term, which first emerged in this country amid the rise of automobiles and construction of highways after World War II, implies the existence of other proverbial rooms. Rooms that are just as, if not more important than the bedroom.

Back when Maricopa’s master planners were masterfully planning their first master plans, they envisioned residents waking up in their bedrooms and hitting the dusty morning trail in pursuit of an honest dollar. But those days are far behind us, and many (like me) enjoy living and working in this fast-growing community.

For others, like many seniors and full-time parents, it’s the same situation.

Whether you are part of this city-dwelling trend or a faithful State Route 347 commuter, there’s never been more

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