Comments about Chandler, AZ
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11/14/2005
I keep reading about how Chandler AZ. is such a booming and great place to be, however since I've been here for 10 Years I still don't see it. It is very much in line with the rest of the Valley Of The Sun in that it is a constant stream of strip malls, Wall-Marts, Home Depots and chain stores. It has no identity of it own other then being yet another homoginized city.
There is nothing unique about living here except for stucco houses. If your not a golfer and don't care to shop at a mall in your free time, you'll find this place quite boring. As for jobs in Chandler, if you don't work for Intel, then plan on a commute to Tempe, Phoenix or elsewhere.
It's pretty clean and I hear the schools are good but very crowded. It used to be easy to afford to buy a home here...but no longer. Home prices here have gotten out of hand, due mostly by California speculators.
Chandler could have been a mini Scottsdale or quite a charming and special place if it wanted, but the planning boards and chain stores just overwhelm any ounce of originality that could exist.
Glenn | Chandler, AZ