Phoenix , the capital of the state of Arizona in USA, is at present one of the fastest growing cities of United States of America. The city of Phoenix houses a population of 1.4 million becoming the fifth largest city of USA in terms of its population. Phoenix offers plenty of opportunity to its residents and tourists in the field of art, culture, sports, amateur activities as well as commercial opportunities.
Phoenix is one of the first cities to set up a council managed Government. Presently the administration of the city is run by a mayor and 8 council members who heads the districts. The government in Phoenix has been acknowledged as the best run city governments. Carl Bertelsmann Prize, which is awarded as the acknowledgment of the best run city governments, has been awarded to the government of Phoenix.
Phoenix has schools, parks and the libraries and recreational centers. The city has well maintained streets with good transport facilities. Security to the citizens is provided by the government to the citizens.
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Phoenix offers a host of programs and services to the residents, senior citizens, youth, individuals and families. There are different programs designed for the seniors and the youths . For youths there are programs of helping in homeworks, after school help, games and activities. Safety information regarding gang and drug awareness is also imparted to the youths. The youths are also counseled on personal problems. The programs for the seniors include helping them in housing, meals and transportation problems. There are special programs designed for kids too. The city invites participation of its citizens in suggesting and execution of proposals for the betterment of the city. There is provision of offering jobs to the seniors, disadvantaged residents, the students after school and other needy persons.
In Phoenix recreation goes all the year round. There is opportunities for riding bikes in single track trails and hiking in the mountains of South Mountain Park. There are noted art and cultural centers scattered all over the city. There are several swimming pools in the city to get away from the summer heat. The Golf Tournaments are an added attraction to the Phoenicians and the tourists.
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