Channel 10 Rewind: 1983 – Futuristic desert city planned | Video Vault

It’s the end of an era for the Tower Plaza J.C. Penney, which is closing its doors for good after a final day of last-minute bargains. Despite the sad goodbyes from long-time employees and loyal customers, the company successfully relocated most of its 200 workers, giving them hope for the future.

Arizona State University’s campus is a parking warzone, with enforcement officers issuing over 1,000 citations in just the first week of school! In a desperate attempt to curb the chaos, the university is rolling out a new program that includes controlled parking lots and a menacing steel boot for repeat offenders.

A futuristic new city is on the horizon just north of Phoenix, a 30,000-acre desert utopia designed for 60,000 people that promises to redefine urban living! The innovative town will feature a groundbreaking water conservation system and a solar energy plant, all to minimize its environmental footprint and create a self-contained community.

The Pointe, one of the Southwest’s most successful resorts, is celebrating its sixth anniversary by rolling out the red carpet for its one millionth guest! In a thrilling surprise, the unsuspecting Bryant family from Munster, Indiana, checked in and were immediately showered with a week-long all-expenses-paid vacation and a ton of other prizes.

Escape to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Powell, a majestic man-made lake with a stunning 2,000 miles of shoreline and scenery that rivals the Grand Canyon! It’s a boater’s and fisherman’s paradise, offering houseboat rentals for a memorable on-the-water adventure, along with tours to see natural wonders like the magnificent Rainbow Bridge.

Kinder Fest took over Mesa’s Pioneer Park, giving kids a fantastic start to their Labor Day weekend with a day of wild and wacky fun! Despite the scorching temperatures, youngsters embraced everything from egg tosses and water balloons to toe-painting and a mini police car, making it a huge success for the whole family.

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