Built in 1937, this building at 817 N. 1st Street served as the final location for Merryman Funeral Home, built and owned by a woman, Holland Merryman. The two-year adaptive reuse process created a space reborn as Sin Muerte restaurant and now with a new tenant concept to be announced soon, plus plans for a rooftop speakeasy that will further enrich the arts … [More]
BOH Building, Downtown Phoenix, Undergoes Adaptive Reuse
BOH Building (before) Built in the early 1950s, this 5,000-square-foot, all-metal, dilapidated, underutilized and blighted structure in an underserved community had seen better days. Through adaptive reuse, the building was transformed into a kosher catering kitchen for the largest caterer in the Southwest. This new life provides a much-needed resource for residents and … [More]
Adaptive Reuse – Creating Jobs and Saving History One Old Building at a Time
Heather Lennon sitting on a table made of the Phoenix Suns court from the 1990s) As an entrepreneur, niche general contractor and real estate developer, I have spent my 27-year career applying adaptive reuse not just as a design philosophy, but as an economic and cultural catalyst. Simply owning an old or historic building does not preserve it — its survival depends on … [More]
Addressing the Workforce Crisis in Construction
Timelines, safety and overall quality also at risk
The construction industry faces a significant workforce shortage, with projections indicating a need for 454,000 additional workers in 2025. As skilled laborers exit the field faster than they can be replaced, the shortage threatens project timelines, safety and overall quality. Addressing this challenge requires a multi-faceted approach that includes innovative workforce … [More]
Construction Co. Completes 219-Unit Luxury Multifamily Development in Tempe
Construction is completed at Nollie, a 219-unit luxury multi-family development in Tempe, Arizona. McShane Construction Company delivered the project on behalf of repeat client Milhaus. The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) development is positioned on a 4.5-acre site and is composed of two four-story wood frame buildings. "We are proud to have partnered with … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Health Club Announces Newest Queen Creek Center
Land acquisition will soon bring a new Mountainside Fitness health club to Queen Creek, Arizona, a community recently ranked as the third fastest-growing large city in the United States. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Mountainside Fitness currently operates 21 high-end health clubs across metro Phoenix, serving more than 150,000 members. Its new Queen Creek location will sit … [More]
Investment Co. Plans 130 Build-to-Rent Townhome Community in Litchfield Park
Zen Investing, a Scottsdale-based real estate investment and development company held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, March 21 for its newest project. Zen @ Angelina is a build-to-rent townhome community situated on 8.4-acres located at the southwest corner of Indian School and Dysart Roads in Litchfield Park and under the jurisdiction of the City of Avondale. With … [More]
$145M Project Announced to Bring Top Brands to High-End SanTan Corridor
Oak Brook, Illinois-based Kensington Development Partners, along with IM Properties, have acquired Phase I of a prime 30-acre infill land parcel in Gilbert, Arizona, for a new upscale development called Signature at SanTan Village. The high-end retail center will sit within the popular SanTan Village retail, restaurant and entertainment corridor. Early anchor tenant commitments … [More]
Luxury Apartment Community a Key Piece in Peoria Place Master Plan
Greystar, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of residential real estate, is pleased to announce that Marlowe Peoria Place is now pre-leasing. First units for the community are anticipated to be delivered in May 2025. The luxury apartment home community is a key piece of Greystar’s Peoria Place Master Plan, a visionary project that will introduce … [More]
CRE Development Co. Adds Industry Veteran to Lead New Hospitality Division
Plaza Companies is expanding its presence in the hospitality industry with the formation of a new arm of the business to pursue hotel and lodging projects. The new division will build off Plaza’s success with mixed-use, office, bioscience, medical, and senior living properties, and comes fresh off the launch of the new Home2 Suites/Tru by Hilton hotels at the company’s Park … [More]
