Video length 2 minutes, 49 seconds The new Lowe's home improvement store on Highway 69 in Prescott opened Nov. 27, 2007. Less than a week later, on Dec. 2, a large section of the retaining wall fell. Additional sections fell on Dec. 4 and 18. An investigation into the cause of the collapse suggests a broken irrigation valve allowed water to back up behind the brick façade.
Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Article comment by:
Rob
True..if you don't like it move to Paulden
Posted: Friday, January 18, 2008
Article comment by:
Paul
Let me begin by stating that the folks in Prescott Canyon Estates love their homes and location. They have been there before any commercial growth evolved around 69.
Prescott Canyon Estate was around before any Frontier Village construction. The County and Indian lands adjacent to them was untouched by any commercial development other than the Prescott Resort. These foothills are naturally devoid of the thick forestation, but have their own unique beauty. There has never been a forest there, only green rolling hills that eventually transition into the National Forest south of town.
When the first residents moved in, they were in awe of the sight. They loved the Juniper/ Scrub oak countryside. They didn’t need a big “Prescott house” in the woods. This was an affordable location for their retirement home, and their new lifestyle.
So Todd, don’t go implying your values on the residents of Prescott Canyon Estates. They were quite happy and doing well before you ever showed up on the radar.
Oh yea Todd, you have two typos, Highway= HWY, not HGY. Thank You.
Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Article comment by:
Todd
There is a typo in the comment. It should state, "was zoned FOR commercial use" instead of "from".
THANK YOU
Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Article comment by:
Todd
Oh please, this is completely over dramatic. The people who lived in Canyon Estates new that they lived next to the major highway called HGY 69. They knew the area was zoned from commercial use. All along the 69 corridor is zoned commercial. Yet, they chose to live there because it was less expensive than elsewhere in Prescott. Now they cry when the development is coming.
The hill which the author states was "green" is a lie. That hill was yellow and brown. The few juniper trees on that hill were dead or dying.
Lastly, the wall will be fixed and the problem will go away.
This is typical "anti-growth" hysteria. Well folks, time to get over it, this is called progress. You will lose in the end. Why fight the eventual outcome of growth? Either take advantage of it or move to Ash Fork or Seligman.
