​"Best Master Plan/Project/Study" in Arizona for 2015

The Town of Carefree was awarded the "Best Master Plan/Project/Study" award at the American Planning Association (APA) Arizona State Planning Conference in Tucson on November 15, 2015.  Carefree was assisted by the Michael Baker Group, International in developing the Carefree Village Center Master Plan. Details such as visibility, development of retail, entertainment and services, experience enhancements, marketing and promotion and organization structure were the key elements in building the plan. 
There was a community steering committee that helped with the plan along with the Carefree Town Staff and Town Council.
Key consultants on the Michael Baker team consisted of Kevin Kugler,AICP- Project Director, Matthew Klyszeiko, AICP- Project Manager and Evan Fischer- Project Planner.