Review of Gilbert, Arizona


Good Walkability, Mixed Use, Safe. Lacks Transit.
Star Rating - 11/16/2023
My Dad lives in Gilbert and i live nearby due to proximity of Mesa and visit Gilbert a lot. I can definitely say Gilbert is a hidden gem of a town that knows how to build smartly than it's neighboring cities and towns, due to it's focus on Walkability and Mixed Use. Like the Epicenter Agritopia and even the new Verde At The Cooley Station that is beginning to spring up with 600 apartments. It is very walkable and has tons of amenities that are nearby for those that live there to play or eat at. Not a lot of places have the ability to give you the car lite or car free lifestyle unless you live in an upscale area. Also crime is not an issue in Gilbert. it has beautiful weather and even has a vibrant downtown, and some of the best Micro Hospitals in the valley. The only thing it lacks is Transportation like a BRT system or a streetcar that can go Downtown and go into the Verde Station and Agritopia etc.
Ray | Mesa, AZ
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I positively agree, Gilbert is a lovely town that is definitely blue collar and family friendly. The Epicenter is very cool and i have had no issues with anyone at all. Very small town Midwestern feeling in the mixed use buildings that blend with the Arizona scenery i just adore. Agritopia is something i wish more Arizona Towns had. Transit should be a thing for these Mixed Use Developments anyways.
Kent | Chandler, AZ | Report Abuse
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