Channel 10 Rewind: 1983 - Growth sparks conflict | Video Vault | FOX 10 Phoenix

A furious battle erupts in Mesa as the proposed Red Mountain Parkway, crucial for future growth, threatens to slice through the tranquil Lehigh Valley, sparking outrage among long-time residents like Art Freeman who are fiercely defending their rural lifestyle and pushing for an alternative route along the Salt River, despite ongoing struggles to secure tribal land approval. Ron Hoon reports.

Gas prices at ARCO have dramatically surged, leaving other station owners reeling from a shocking loss of business and igniting confusion, while rival Texaco dealers are ecstatically cashing in on their unexpected competitive advantage.

A groundbreaking solar "micro-utility" is revolutionizing energy in a 78-unit condominium complex, providing free hot water and pool heating to homeowners and delivering stunning tax credits and high returns to savvy investors, all while pioneering a new era of sustainable, localized power.

After months of intense clashes and price gouging chaos following deregulation, Sky Harbor Airport's ground transportation scene has miraculously settled into a tense truce, with officials and cabbies finally speaking and free enterprise seemingly smoothing out the wild ride of fluctuating fares.

Fueled by the Superstition Freeway and an exploding high-tech job market, Phoenix's East Valley, spearheaded by Chandler's booming Intel presence and Mesa's rapid expansion, is experiencing a relentless surge of growth, pushing development north into Scottsdale and sparking new hope for West Phoenix as the Papago Freeway nears completion, promising a vibrant future across the entire metropolitan area. Ron Hoon reports.

A fiery battle has erupted as the Arizona legislature dramatically steps into the Apache Junction Airport dispute, proposing a bill that could single-handedly shut down the controversial new airport plans to protect Williams Air Force Base, sparking outrage from local officials but a strong commitment from the state to keep the military base thriving.

A high-stakes showdown is brewing at Turf Paradise as the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and track owners clash over a crucial 1% purse payment, threatening to derail the racing season and leaving the fate of the sport hanging precariously in the balance. Marcus Wright reports.

Chapters:
00:00 - Red Mountain Parkway
02:38 - Gas prices increases
03:58 - Solar panels
05:33 - Airport taxi drivers
06:42 - City development
10:19 - Apache Junction airport bill
11:50 - Turf Paradise horse racing

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