There are 15 urban villages in the city at this time : Ahwatukee Foothills , Alhambra , Camelback East , Central City , Deer Valley , Desert View , Encanto , Estrella , Laveen , Maryvale , North Gateway , North Mountain , Paradise Valley ( not to be confused with the town of Paradise Valley ) , South Mountain and Rio Vista . Currently , there are 15 urban villages in the city : Ahwatukee Foothills , Alhambra , Camelback East , Central City , Deer Valley , Desert View , Encanto , Estrella , Laveen , Maryvale , North Gateway , North Mountain , Paradise Valley ( not to be confused with the town of Paradise Valley ) , South Mountain and Rio Vista .