Commercial buildings are active areas where numerous people rely on efficient plumbing systems for daily operations, from washing hands to using the bathroom. However, like any complex system, the plumbing in the building is susceptible to many issues that can disrupt workflow. According to OSHA regulations, all workers must be allowed access to potable water — so, if the … [More]
Expanding Boundaries into the West Valley
All eyes are on the West Valley and for good reason. Communities like Surprise, Glendale and Buckeye continue to attract development and media buzz. From talk of smart cities to bringing more industry to the area, growth continues to climb. In fact, in January of this year global real estate firm Newmark Group Inc. ranked Phoenix No. 1 in the nation for manufacturing growth. … [More]
Build-for-Rent Community Opens in Goodyear
TerraLane Communities, a premier investor and developer of rental neighborhoods, and the build-to-rent arm of residential investor-developer IHP Capital Partners, has completed construction of TerraLane at Canyon Trails South, a new premier rental home community in Goodyear consisting of 297 modern residences and ample amenities. Floorplans are designed to appeal to young … [More]
New Affordable Housing Opens in Phoenix
Rehoboth Place II, built by Gorman & Company in partnership with the Rehoboth Community Development Corporation, is a new collection of affordable housing that recently opened in the Canyon Corridor near 27th Avenue and Camelback Road — one of the most multicultural diverse areas in the Valley. Rehoboth Phase I with 47 units, which opened 13 years ago, and now Phase II … [More]
First Building Topped Off at North Scottsdale Luxury Condo Development
Portico, the luxury condominium community from award-winning Belgravia Group in the Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road corridor, has topped off the first building in its nine-building development. Initial move-ins are set to occur in late summer 2024; Portico is estimated to be completed in spring 2025. The community is a key piece in DMB’s One Scottsdale masterplan development, … [More]
Design Projects: Fit to Execute?
One rarely discussed aspect of interior design that is actually incredibly common is being hired to pick up where other design teams have left off. It’s so common, in fact, that our firm has created a specific service distinction for the offering: SOS Services. From property positioning to design, floor plan rework to drawing completion, budget review to engineering value, … [More]
Eastgate Plaza Breaks Ground in Mesa
Scottsdale-based Diversified Partners, a real estate brokerage and development company, recently broke ground on Eastgate Plaza in Mesa. The 17-acre mixed-use development at the northeast corner of Elliot and Ellsworth roads in Mesa is located north of the Eastmark master-planned community and near the growing Mesa Tech Corridor. Confirmed tenants include a new drive-thru … [More]
Major Queen Creek Shopping Center Reaches Leasing Milestone
Vineyard Towne Center, a 260,000-square-foot project being developed in two phases by Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, has achieved a significant milestone in reaching nearly 100% leased for Phase I within a few months of completing construction. Specialty grocer, Sprouts Farmers Market, was the first … [More]
Construction Begins on Master-Planned Community in North Scottsdale
Award-winning real estate development firm Optima® is partnering with Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. for the development of the first building within its newest Arizona residential development, Optima McDowell Mountain Village™, located on 22-acres on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Loop 101 Freeway in North Scottsdale. The first building, which broke ground last … [More]
Attainable Communities Break Ground in Glendale
Scottsdale-based Greenlight Communities, a real-estate developer dedicated to constructing attainable workforce rental housing, recently broke ground on two projects in Glendale. This project will be Greenlight’s first to offer an affordable Streamliner and attainable Cabana community on adjacent sites. Streamliner Aldea will bring 282-new apartment units and Cabana Aldea will … [More]
Market-Rate Development Breaks Ground in Mesa
Chicanos Por La Causa, one of the largest community development corporations in the nation, recently broke ground on a new mixed-used, market-rate development in Mesa focused on Light Rail transit and community within walking distance of the Downtown area. The Residences on Main will feature nearly 200 apartment units and 19,000 square feet of retail space to promote a … [More]
Phoenix at the Crossroads: Embracing a Future as a Magnet for Visionary Architecture
In the heart of the American Southwest, Phoenix stands at a pivotal moment in its urban development. Unlike older cities whose downtowns are set in architectural stone, Phoenix’s relatively late development offers a unique opportunity. Here lies a blank canvas for creating not just a city, but a destination renowned for its iconic architecture. This potential, however, hinges … [More]
Better Efficiency with New Energy Star Requirements
The timing is right to upgrade windows and doors for energy efficiency, especially since the new Energy Star 7.0 requirements went into effect last October. The goal of Energy Star, as a government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, is to foster the use of more energy-efficient products, while diminishing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. This is the first change … [More]
Shops at 75th Is Part of $100 Million Investment in Glendale
Diversified Partners recently broke ground on its Shops at 75th development project, located at 7501 W Bethany Home Rd. in Glendale, Ariz. The four-pad, 3.71-acre development has already attracted a variety of tenants, including Dutch Bros. Coffee, Cali Tacos Restaurant and BeBa Nails & Spa. Located in the heart of the West Valley, the new project is part of a portfolio … [More]
Fountain Hills Homesites Offer 360-degree View of Valley
The first two homes at gated community Bellos at The Summit in Fountain Hills are now available for tours. The full project features 27 homesites with 360-degree views of the Valley. Prior to 2005, 41 existing homes were built, and the community remained unfinished until KLMR Homes acquired the lots in 2020. The community borders Scottsdale near Shea and Palisades Boulevards at … [More]
Industrial Park303 Phase 2 Completes with Creative Amenities
Full-service commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Company recently completed Park303 Phase 2, a Class A industrial development in Glendale, Arizona that is leading the market in creative industrial amenities. Among these: a high-end speculative office suite, leading-edge features for modern manufacturing and distribution, and a premier outdoor area with a pickleball and … [More]
Gila River’s New C-Store Is Life-Changing Development
Last month, the Wild Horse Development Authority and the Gila River Indian Community broke ground on Sacaton Market, which will be a convenience store and fuel station on the southeast corner of South Ocotillo Dr. and Bluebird Rd. This is a life-changing development in the area because it will bring fresh produce and groceries to what has been a food desert; members of the … [More]
LEED-Certified Industrial Planned for Goodyear
Diversity and sustainability-focused industrial real estate firm DIV Industrial plans to develop Sarival Business Park on 47.35 acres it recently acquired in Goodyear. Groundbreaking is scheduled to commence late Q1 2024, with total project completion anticipated in Q1 2025. At completion, the modern LEED certified 847,988-square-foot Class A industrial complex will include … [More]
