How come AZ looks so new and well kept?

[ZonaZoo]

Let's clarify something here: Phoenix and its suburbs are very new-looking, clean, and well-kept. On the other hand, Tucson is much dirtier and more rundown-looking than even the worst parts of Phoenix, IMO. Additionally, Tucson has very poor infrastructure when compared to Phoenix. To be honest, there's really no comparison between the two cities with regard to aesthetics.

I've noticed that major cities which attract snowbirds and tourists tend to be very clean and well-kept. Also, these cities tend to have the smoothest, widest, and most modern roads and freeways. Phoenix, AZ and Orlando, FL immediately come to mind.

[azriverfan.]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

Great post! And people who think it looks clean around here have short memories or haven't lived here very long. To me, the freeways look like dumps with trash all over, especially outside of the city. Take a moment next time you go to Flagstaff to look at all litter along side of the road. Not only that, but I have never seen our roads in worse shape than now. Potholes, cracks, heaves, and obvious signs of deferred maintenance are everywhere by comparison to what it was a few years ago before the recession when the legislature also cut funds that are used to maintain and clean the roads.

We have some of the best kept and maintained freeways in the country. Go to California and drive on their narrow unresurfaced roads. That's one of the things this state actually gets right. Now regarding education, that's another matter.