Goodyear is setting its sights high as it moves into 2025, building upon a year that Mayor Joe Pizzillo called a "blockbuster" for the city's economic and community development. "2024 sped by in a flash as our great city took more giant leaps forward in bringing new businesses, adding exciting new events and amenities for our residents and growing our population," Pizzillo shared in a special State of the City message, as reported by the City of Goodyear's official news release.
GSQ, Goodyear's burgeoning business hub, welcomed a slew of new operations in 2024, with The Stillery, Copper & Sage, and Bacchus Wine Bar among them, enhancing dining options for residents. The area is expected to receive a few more additions in the form of High Tide Seafood Bar & Grill, Over Easy, Shake Shack, and The Yard Milkshake Bar soon. It was the residents who, by casting a vote in favor of the 2035 Goodyear General Plan, echoed that they are in tandem with the ambitious city plans aimed at guiding Goodyear through the next decade.
On the horizon for 2025, Goodyear anticipates the opening of the state's first Buc-ee's, which promises to bring not only a horde of jobs but potentially a torrent of tourism. And it's not just commerce that's thriving. Last year, the city unveiled its third fire station, engineered with a focus on firefighter health and safety, and includes enhanced cancer-preventing measures, as per the City of Goodyear. Upgrades along similar lines are planned for existing stations, ensuring that Goodyear's first responders are protected in their line of duty. More details on the city's growth and upcoming projects can be found in their InFocus summary.
Infrastructure and public safety remain at the forefront of Goodyear's accomplishments, evidenced by the recent addition of a purpose-built fire station, and the ongoing remodeling of existing ones to bolster cancer-prevention efforts for firefighters. As Mayor Pizzillo puts it, "Our council and staff strive to ensure that Goodyear remains a great place to live, work and play by focusing on the quality of life for our residents." For a complete rundown of the dynamic changes expected in Goodyear, refer to the mayor's full State of the City message as conveyed through the news release.
