Alleged makeshift Villaresi resort operation awakens Paradise Valley neighborhood. (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents the Villaresi HOA.) “A residential home within the Villaresi neighborhood [that’s] allegedly being used for [‘weddings and other special events’], is upsetting neighbors, the local homeowners association and residents there contend a lawsuit may soon come to fruition.” In fact, Rose Law Group recently “hand-delivered an immediate cease and desist letter.” More on this “big gathering” problem within Villaresi at PV Independent. http://bit.ly/2JVk8mO
Green Street breaks ground on Central Phoenix neighborhoods. (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Green Street Communities.) • Campus Grove in the Arcadia area will offer four different floorplans for its 13 lots • Acacia Court, NW of 7th Ave. and Northern, will offer 6 lots in a private cul-de-sac • Further info on both custom builds in AZ Business Magazine. http://bit.ly/2yv4UPV
7 projects between the 7s in downtown Phoenix. AZRE has a rundown and images for seven of the latest multifamily, retail, office and hotel projects located between 7th Ave. and 7th St. — new high-profile places for people to “live, work, and play” — including The Stewart, Block 23, Palm Tower and AC Hotel by Marriott at the Arizona Center. http://bit.ly/2yvJGBI
Taylor Morrison’s Palmer named a top CEO in employee survey.Congratulations! to Taylor Morrison Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer, who “has been named a Top CEO in 2018 in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards.” As Builder reports, “Palmer got an approval rating of 96%, a rating that landed her the 19th position among all CEOs of large companies (1,000+ employees) in the U.S.” http://bit.ly/2MdP1zl
Peoria neighborhood The Meadows celebrates community center grand opening. The Meadows at Camino a Lago — an MPC developed by Communities Southwest and which Maracay joined three years ago — now has brand-spanking-new “4,500-square-foot” community center located “at the corner of 98th Avenue and Speckled Gecko Drive.” More on this “win for the community” in YourValley. http://bit.ly/2K96x7v
Pinal County struggles to keep up with affordable housing demand. “The pool of available cheap housing is shrinking as rents rise, leaving the Pinal County Housing Department and affordable housing complexes with a demand that has outgrown the supply.” Casa Grande Dispatch. http://bit.ly/2yCcOHE
CBRE: Phoenix positioned strong for warehouse development. “Projected rents are more than adequate in many markets to justify additional development of warehouses and distribution centers… [and] Phoenix is positioned as a top market for this activity.” For an overview and link to the new report from CBRE, tap on to AZRE. http://bit.ly/2K8jIFR
Chaos in Phoenix over light-rail extension derails city budget. “After two days of chaotic public meetings, threats to fire Phoenix’s top official and an implosion of the city’s annual budget [see below], the Phoenix City Council… voted to redesign the planned 6-mile light-rail extension to try to maintain four vehicle lanes on Central… something a group of residents in the area has asked the council to do for about six months.” AZCentral (RELATED: “Fight over South Central light rail extension erupts at City Council.” Phoenix New Times). http://bit.ly/2yvMgrr
Phoenix City Council votes down operating funds budget. In a 4-4 split vote Wednesday, Phoenix City Council failed to adopt a 2018-2019 operating funds budget (tie vote = no). “I think this is the first time we’ve ever had a budget fail,” said Mayor Thelda Willams. The Budget will go back to council for reconsideration on June 27th.
A hotel, a war and a family tethered to Phoenix’s history. “The San Carlos is a historic landmark and a fixture in downtown Phoenix, making its name the day it opened in 1928 as the city’s first air-conditioned, high-rise hotel.” AZCentral takes a look at the Hotel San Carlos and how its third-generation owners, the Melikian family, are “fighting to preserve the city’s historic buildings.” http://bit.ly/2yFWfdV
FROM BROWN TO ‘GREEN’? OF ‘COURSE’! – Businessman plans a permanent water fix for Club West. No more brown fairways? “Rande Leonard, a longtime Ahwatukee businessman who owns Pecos Storage at Pecos Road and 32nd Street, said he isn’t spearheading the project just because he likes his community. He‘s a businessman and will make money from the transportation of and the water he sells to the course.” AFN. http://bit.ly/2MKtKyA
Eloy’s State of the City highlights upcoming projects. “At the June 14 event, City Manager Harvey Krauss highlighted the following five strategic initiatives to keep Eloy moving forward”: Economic development, Image development, Partnerships, Organizational development, and Capital improvements. Details on each at Eloy Enterprise. http://bit.ly/2ln0ZeC
PRAISE FOR MAYOR GEORGIA LORD – Goodyear mayor wins Civic Leader Award. “Leadership West announced Mayor Georgia Lord as the Civic Leader of the Year during its annual awards banquet…” Mayor Lord was recognized for being a “positive voice for the West Valley in her various roles.” Congratulations, Mayor Lord! West Valley View. http://bit.ly/2tf5o7S
9 people vie for vacant Chandler City Council seat. “City Council received 36 applications for the post” left vacant by “Vice Mayor Nora Ellen, who is running for the state Legislature.” And while city council “pared that back” to just enough to field a baseball team, with plans to interview them on Monday, AZCentral has a “Meet the candidates” preview right NOW —> http://bit.ly/2ts3jVj
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