Scottsdale planning commissioner resigns amid conflict of interest complaints
By Lorraine Longhi | Arizona Republic Scottsdale residents lobbied complaints against Planning Commissioner Kelsey Pasquel after she made disparaging comments against the Papago Plaza redevelopment in Scottsdale. /Photo: City of Scottsdale Scottsdale Planning Commissioner Kelsey Pasquel resigned Friday amid conflict-of-interest complaints related to her comments about a development in which her new husband is involved. […]
Read More →Give the wealthy a tax break to encourage affordable housing? Gavin Newsom wants to try it
A provision of Trump’s 2017 tax bill helps the wealthy put off paying some taxes. Now California might use it to help build affordable housing. By Michelle Inez Simon California’s housing crisis is due in large part to a lack of supply, particularly when it comes to affordable housing, and it is hitting low-income individuals […]
Read More →Contractor blasts Tucson over inclusion on divestment list
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. / Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star By Joe Ferguson | Arizona Daily Star Tucson-based West Point Contractors says the city is wrong to include the company on a list of firms it won’t invest in over ties to President Trump’s effort to build a border wall. Tucson-based West Point Contractors […]
Read More →[REGIONAL] The zoning code banned his tall fence, but not the naked mannequin party behind it
By Joe Seyton | Reason Reason When the city of Santa Rosa, California, told Jason Windus he had to lower the fence around his home, he complied. But the Santa Rosa Code Enforcement Division probably couldn’t have predicted his next move. Windus set up multiple naked mannequin models in his yard. With the shortened fence, […]
Read More →Stellar Residential hosts ‘glass-raising’ at One Camelback Building
AZBigMedia A view of downtown Phoenix from upper floors of One Camelback./Submitted photo Stellar Residential hosted more than 50 industry partners and guests at a “glass-raising” ceremony yesterday to honor the commencement of construction for the highly-anticipated renovation and repurposing of One Camelback into an upscale apartment building. The iconic 11-story, 215,245-SF structure has been part […]
Read More →Fate of Sedona Cultural Park still unknown after sitting idle for more than a decade
Sedona Red Rock News By Ron Eland | Sendona Red Rock News For those who have lived here long enough, the Sedona Cultural Park often conjures up fond memories of events or concerts. But the 40-acre private property — which is for sale — has been vacant since 2004. Property owner Mike Tennyson, of Custer, […]
Read More →Wickenburg P&Z considers building height permit adjustment
Wickenburg Town Hall / Wikicommons The Wickenburg Sun Wickenburg’s Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an adjustment to the overall permitted height of downtown buildings during its meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at town hall. The commission will consider changing building height restrictions from 40 feet to a 50-foot maximum along with addition […]
Read More →NAU Student Athlete High Performance Center project details released
A shot overlooking Northern Arizona University and the Walkup Skydome. / Courtesy photo / Arizona Daily Sun By Lance Hartzler | Arizona Daily Sun Northern Arizona University has confirmed and released more details on the proposed Student Athlete High Performance Center. The current estimated cost of the project is $40 million, but is liable to […]
Read More →Chandler ranked among top cities where $50K goes the furthest
Go Banking Rates Photo / KTAR By Devan Sauer | KTAR If you’re trying to get the most bang for your buck, you may be in the right place. A personal finance website ranked Chandler among the top 20 cities where a salary of $50,000 goes the furthest. Go Banking Rates studied 100 cities to find out where […]
Read More →Phoenix ranked as third-best housing market for first-time buyers
Facebook By Devan Sauer | KTAR Zillow rated Phoenix among the top cities with best markets for first-time homebuyers. The real estate website ranked the 35 largest U.S. housing markets across four metrics, including low median home value and strong forecasted home value appreciation. Phoenix came in at No. 3 on Zillow’s list, right behind No. 2 […]
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