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The '''Gilbert Arizona Temple''' was announced on 28 April 2008 by President [[Thomas S. Monson]].  It is one of the first two announced by President Monson since he was ordained President of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].
 
The '''Gilbert Arizona Temple''' was announced on 28 April 2008 by President [[Thomas S. Monson]].  It is one of the first two announced by President Monson since he was ordained President of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].
  
Since the announcement, reports have circulated that the temple site is purportedly to be at or near the intersection of Greenfield and Pecos Road, near the Loop 202 (San Tan) Freeway in Gilbert ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Greenfield+and+Pecos+Road,+AZ&sll=33.587339,-112.331865&sspn=0.103676,0.144882&ie=UTF8&ll=33.292225,-111.738167&spn=0.83222,1.159058&z=10 map]).  No other plans, including the site (whether it be at that location, or some other location), have been announced yet.
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Site and building plans for the Gilbert Arizona Temple went before the Town of Gilbert Design Review Board on Thursday, June 10, for preliminary evaluation. Please follow this [http://www.ci.gilbert.az.us/boards/staffreports/DesignReview/DR10-17-06-10-10.pdf '''link'''] to view an informative staff report.
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The proposed site for the Gilbert Arizona Temple is on 15 acres at the southeast corner of Greenfield and Pecos Roads.  ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Greenfield+and+Pecos+Road,+AZ&sll=33.587339,-112.331865&sspn=0.103676,0.144882&ie=UTF8&ll=33.292225,-111.738167&spn=0.83222,1.159058&z=10 map]).  An LDS meeting house will be located on the property near the temple.  The temple and the meeting house will share parking and a facilities/maintenance building.
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:"The site gardens, fountains, shaded plazas provide numerous areas for contemplation, meditation photos and rest. The grounds are lushly landscaped with a creative colorful plant palette. There are 10 kinds of trees, 5 palm varieties, and 24 species of shrubs, groundcovers and vines. The Temple finished floor elevation is approximately 4’ above the gardens and 5’ above the entry circle. The topography is varied thru the use of planters, retaining walls, ramps, and stairways. Additionally there are trellises, arbors and pergolas placed throughout the site. The gardens are surrounded by a 8’ wrought iron view fence that will be painted to match the building." [http://www.ci.gilbert.az.us/boards/staffreports/DesignReview/DR10-17-06-10-10.pdf]
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No date has been set for groundbreaking nor have other details been made available yet.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 20:00, 7 June 2010

The Gilbert Arizona Temple was announced on 28 April 2008 by President Thomas S. Monson. It is one of the first two announced by President Monson since he was ordained President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Site and building plans for the Gilbert Arizona Temple went before the Town of Gilbert Design Review Board on Thursday, June 10, for preliminary evaluation. Please follow this link to view an informative staff report.

The proposed site for the Gilbert Arizona Temple is on 15 acres at the southeast corner of Greenfield and Pecos Roads. (map). An LDS meeting house will be located on the property near the temple. The temple and the meeting house will share parking and a facilities/maintenance building.

"The site gardens, fountains, shaded plazas provide numerous areas for contemplation, meditation photos and rest. The grounds are lushly landscaped with a creative colorful plant palette. There are 10 kinds of trees, 5 palm varieties, and 24 species of shrubs, groundcovers and vines. The Temple finished floor elevation is approximately 4’ above the gardens and 5’ above the entry circle. The topography is varied thru the use of planters, retaining walls, ramps, and stairways. Additionally there are trellises, arbors and pergolas placed throughout the site. The gardens are surrounded by a 8’ wrought iron view fence that will be painted to match the building." [1]


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Temples in Arizona