In terms of land area, Peoria is the 4th largest city in Arizona. Development in Peoria is, naturally, occurring northward. For example, Vistancia is a large master-planned community with different neighborhoods for varied lifestyles and incorporating golf, public parks, dining and a spa.
There are no full service hospitals located within the city limits of Peoria, but there are hospitals within a few miles in Sun City and Glendale. Peoria is not known for fancy restaurants (although there are a few) or for upscale resorts (there aren't any). Public transportation system is not extensive. There is some bus service provided by Valley Metro, and there is a Park 'n' Ride.
The City of Peoria seems to be carefully defining its identity. Instead of being 'that place between Glendale and Sun City' the planners are carefully crafting a residential area with more necessities and amenities that attract a nice community base -- parks, libraries, a community center, arts, recreation, shopping -- while working to attract more commercial projects. It's a process. In the economic downturn that began in 2008, the City of Peoria budget appears to have fared better than some other cities and towns in the area. Major cutbacks or tax increases were not necessitated. City planners are working to facilitate easier transportation through and within the City of Peoria, taking into consideration the significant growth in the northern part of the city.
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