By:  Jessica Boehm | Axios Phoenix

Glendale had a chip on its shoulder for decades. It was older than the fancier new burbs taking shape in the East Valley, smaller than neighboring Phoenix and lacking the excitement of tourist destination Scottsdale.

Why it matters: That chip fueled impatience in city leaders, who took a series of big swings to create what they hoped would be the Valley's sports and entertainment hub, elevating the city above its station.

The evolution they sought took longer to materialize than many hoped, but their labor is bearing fruit.

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