Jury: Phoenix owes property owner $3M for light rail construction. “In 2006, the city began light rail construction and cut off two driveways that connected the property to Jefferson… [John] Garretson complained the move decreased the value of his property, which is on a high-profile corner across from Talking Stick… and he demanded compensation.” According to AZCentral, “[i]t’s unclear if Phoenix will challenge the decision.” OR how ‘bout the city going the other way and actually paying tribute to Garretson and the amount he was awarded, by nicknaming rail cars riding on that segment of track, “The Gravy Train”? http://bit.ly/2eekQXt
Report: Q3 rents, construction in the Valley rising. “[I]ndicators of the market’s health are strong overall [in metro Phoenix], according to the ABI Multifamily Q3 Report.” ABEX’s Roland Murphy furnishes us with several highlights from the report, including figures and percentages for total inventory, average occupancy and rents, development sales, and developments under construction.—> http://bit.ly/2fEQyCv
New resort planned for Troon North. “Seeking to close a perceived gap in luxury accommodations for golf and vacation travelers… MBA Development Partners has proposed… a two-building development of 32 resort villas and 64 total spaces to be known as Troon North Villas… at 10200 E. Dynamite…. The 2.55-acre resort… will feature two two-story, 20.5KSF buildings for the villas, with a 1,900SF amenity building…” Get further design details and check out the rendering that features four duffers heading to? returning from? the links — at AZBEX. http://bit.ly/2fdmMS4
Republican-led group claims Peoria illegally promoting Prop. 400 sales tax increase. Supporters of Prop. 400 say promo material “is meant for educational purposes and does not advocate for the initiative one way or the other.” Opponents say “the literature gives a positive spin to the proposition and ignores negative consequences on businesses…. [while] ‘using tax dollars to promote it.’” More on Prop. 400 and the controversy surrounding it, at AZCentral. http://bit.ly/2fdkiDo
Feds’ land buyback program has paid $175 million to Arizona tribes so far. Cronkite News looks at the amount the Navajo Nation, the Gila River Tribe, and the Salt River tribe each received, and how they plan ‘to use consolidated land for the good of the nation” be it for “housing, community centers, agricultural or other projects.” http://bit.ly/2fbNvkD
Attendance has its privileges this Saturday at The Sixth Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Hang out with Warhol, Miro and Picasso – http://bit.ly/2ejOVbC
Cameron’s $5M + deals of the day – http://bit.ly/2fw0fnm |