Affordable housing options are growing sparse in the U.S., with the issue even more prevalent throughout the state of Arizona. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), only 25 affordable rental properties exist for every 100 extreme low-income rental households across the U.S. (2019). This ever-present issue has spurred many cities and towns […]
Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name: Town of Clarkdale
Attainable Housing Evaluation
Through the housing market’s many turbulent decades as well as the significant effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the greater economy, many small, historical towns are struggling to maintain an affordable housing market for their residents. Due to these unforeseen circumstances, residents of these towns are often faced with many challenges regarding the local […]
Historic Bridge Expansion Study
The Town of Clarkdale is a historic community, with a past long intertwined with the United Verde Copper Company and other mining entities. Clarkdale was founded in 1912 to support the United Verde Copper Company’s mine and smelter near the Town of Jerome. As Clarkdale boomed alongside local industry, Bitter Creek Bridge was constructed in […]
STEM & Sustainability Park
Located in the historic Verde Valley of central Arizona, the Town of Clarkdale was established as a mining community for the United Verde Copper Company. Known for its copper deposits, the Town has established itself as a desirable community due to its small-town feel and dedication to providing its residents with services on the cutting […]
Smart Towns: Smart Parks and Internet Infrastructure
The Town of Clarkdale lies in the Coconino Forest in north-central Arizona, housing just over 4,000 residents in an intimate community centralized around the Clarkdale Town Park and Town Clubhouse. Considering the increase in remote working and learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town recognizes the opportunity to enhance and build out its internet […]
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Employee Handbook Review
As a historic community, the Town of Clarkdale has long demonstrated its commitment to providing the most cutting-edge and up-to-date amenities for its residents and its employees. The Town’s employee handbook, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, has received minor updates since its adoption in 2006. However, the employee handbook is due for a thorough review […]