Incorporated in 1881, the City of Phoenix in Arizona is spread over an area of more than 450 square miles and has a population of over 1 million. The city operates through finance, fire, public works, development services, and parks and recreation departments. Its community and economic development department is responsible for stimulating economic activity by offering a range of value-added business programs to build, revitalize and sustain an efficient community for businesses and residents. The City of Phoenix in Arizona s youth and education programs office offers opportunities to youths to attend various events at the U.S. Airways Center. The city also operates through human services, housing and information technology departments.