Chandler to Install New Signage for Uptown Employment Corridor

The city plans to add eight monument signs to help build an identity for the 550 businesses and 12,000 workers in the area.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:11am

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The City of Chandler, Arizona is planning to install eight new monument signs across the Uptown Chandler employment corridor to help establish a stronger identity for the area, which is home to 550 businesses and 12,000 workers. The city launched a branding initiative in 2017 to drive down vacancy rates and attract new employers and residents to the corridor, and the new signage is the next phase of that effort.

Why it matters

The Uptown Chandler employment corridor has long been overlooked despite its significant business and workforce presence. The new signage is intended to raise the profile of the area and make it more visible and identifiable, which could help attract additional investment and development.

The details

The eight new monument signs will be placed at the entry and exit points of the Uptown Chandler employment corridor, covering the north, south, east, and west areas. This is part of a broader branding initiative the city launched in 2017 to build an identity for the corridor and drive down vacancy rates while attracting new employers and residents. Chandler's economic development director Micah Miranda says the corridor is a hub for local entrepreneurs and businesses, with companies like State Forty Eight choosing to stay and grow in the area.

  • The city launched its Uptown Chandler branding initiative in 2017.
  • The new monument signs are planned to be installed in the coming months.

The players

Micah Miranda

The economic development director for the City of Chandler.

Justine Lugo

The retail inventory manager at State Forty Eight, a Chandler-born business.

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What they’re saying

“There are so many incredibly talented people and entrepreneurs and businesses in Chandler, so we just love being local.”

— Justine Lugo, Retail Inventory Manager, State Forty Eight

“There was a feeling that the area wasn't getting the attention it deserved; it was off the major freeways.”

— Micah Miranda, Economic Development Director, City of Chandler

What’s next

The new monument signs are planned to be installed across the Uptown Chandler employment corridor in the coming months.

The takeaway

The new signage for Uptown Chandler's employment corridor is a strategic move by the city to raise the profile of this thriving business hub and attract further investment and development to the area. By establishing a stronger identity for the corridor, Chandler hopes to capitalize on its growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and workforce.