The region surrounding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s fabrication complex in north Phoenix has emerged as one of Arizona’s most significant zones for planned development. Anchored by the ongoing expansion of TSMC’s chip production capacity, the area is slated to evolve into a fully integrated live-work region, featuring large-scale residential districts, … [More]
Differentiated Class A Spec Industrial in Chandler
Construction has begun on Envision 56, a new two-building Class A speculative industrial project being developed near the intersection of North 56th Street and West Chandler Boulevard in Chandler, Ariz. An eight-acre infill project within a heavy industrial section on Chandler’s west side, the 125,000-square-foot development offers smaller tenants the rare opportunity to move … [More]
New in Scottsdale’s Booming Industrial Market
Rising on a prime 16.45-acre site at Loop 101 and East Princess Drive within the Perimeter Center, The Loop Business Park will transform an undeveloped parcel into four modern industrial buildings ranging from 54,000 to 101,000 square feet. Creation, PGIM Real Estate and LGE Design Build have officially broken ground on the 267,000-square-foot Class-A industrial campus designed … [More]
The Evolution of Luxury Private Golf Communities
A New Era of Hospitality-Driven Living
Once defined solely by the fairway, private golf communities are now evolving into lifestyle-driven havens where wellness, connection and family legacy take center stage. While championship-level golf remains a core pillar, today’s affluent buyers are seeking more than just a tee time–they’re searching for a fully integrated lifestyle community that supports their well-being … [More]
Veolia Opens Flagship Water Treatment Center in Scottsdale
Veolia recently opened its first Hubgrade Center in North America, a digital command center that combines human expertise with the power of real-time data and artificial intelligence to deliver top-quality water and wastewater treatment at Veolia-operated facilities across the western United States. This flagship Hubgrade Center in Scottsdale enables communities of any size to … [More]
Busch Vacuum Solutions Facility in Tempe
Busch Vacuum Solutions, part of the Busch Group, a global leader in vacuum and overpressure technology, is opening its newest U.S. facility this month: almost 60,000-square-foot Arizona Service Center located in Tempe. This strategic expansion underscores Busch’s continued investment in innovation, customer service and regional growth across North America. Photos courtesy of … [More]
TSMC Water Reclamation Plant Aims for 90% Recycling Rate
TSMC Arizona has broken ground and begun construction on a planned 15-acre Industrial Reclamation Water Plant. The IRWP is designed to achieve “Near Zero Liquid Discharge,” which means the semiconductor company will have the ability to reuse nearly every drop of water. At start-up, the IRWP will reach 85% recycling rate with a plan to reach 90% or better. Photos courtesy of … [More]
Multifamily Real Estate Development in the Phoenix Metro Area
I started working for P.B. Bell, one of Phoenix’s most well-known multifamily developers, 10 years ago. Since that time, the multifamily real estate market has undergone significant change. The Phoenix Metro Area has always been an attractive market, but interest has surged in recent years due to the diversification of the local economy and the unanticipated impact of the … [More]
Sustainable Water Management Starts with Strong Infrastructure
Living in a desert under drought conditions inevitably makes water management a priority for Arizona residents, municipalities and businesses. As Maricopa County continues to see residential and commercial growth, the demand for reliable water and wastewater infrastructure increases. Expansion and growth in the semiconductor industry adds even more pressure to balance supply … [More]
Engineering Value through Intentional Design
Although some challenges of the last few years have persisted in commercial real estate development, the outlook has become cautiously optimistic, and leaders are shifting from defensive to proactive strategies. In the realm of interior design, we’re making targeted choices to engineer value right from the start. We’ve used the term “engineering value” as a calculated approach … [More]
Luxury Developments in Phoenix and Carefree
Camelback Palms Scottsdale-based luxury homebuilder Sonora West Development has recently broken ground on two new luxury developments: the four-home Camelback Palms community in Phoenix and the 31-lot Solace development in Carefree, Arizona. Construction is already underway at Camelback Palms, where two homes have started and two more will begin within 90 days. The … [More]
Phoenix Is Growing Up
Esplanade Place Phoenix is growing up, way up. With cranes dotting the skyline from Tempe to Scottsdale to Phoenix and beyond, we are no longer a big city that feels like a small town. Rather, Phoenix Metro is now home to multiple urban cores offering a true live, work, play lifestyle. How have cities across the Valley realized these vibrant hubs of continued activity and … [More]
How the West Valley Became the ‘It Place’
The West Valley is no longer the stepchild of the Phoenix metro area.
Over the past decade — and increasingly so in the past few years — West Phoenix and the broader West Valley of metro Phoenix have emerged as epicenters of explosive commercial and residential growth. Fueled by a potent confluence of expansive land availability, robust infrastructure investments and escalating demand, this region is rapidly transforming from suburban fringe to a … [More]
New Industrial Campus in Goodyear to Add a Retail Component
Now online, Goodyear AirPark Phase I is a 1.6 million-square-foot, six-building Class A industrial project. Full-service commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Company and Scottsdale-based Harvard Investments designed the development to meet Phoenix’s evolving demand for mid- to large-scale industrial space, has come online. It was delivered with full utilities … [More]
First Walkable Senior Living Community in Old Town Scottsdale
Empire Group of Companies, through its luxury urban infill division Aspirant Development, and Brinkmann Constructors broke ground recently on The Osborn, the first high-end senior living community in Old Town Scottsdale to offer walkability to the area's rich array of dining, retail and cultural amenities. The 226-unit, 420,000-square-foot project will deliver a full continuum … [More]
Transforming Legacy Buildings into Next-Gen Office Destination
Phoenix-based developer George Oliver, in partnership with Ascentris, has launched plans for Arbor Old Town, a new luxury office redevelopment in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Spanning more than 360,000 square feet across three buildings and six acres at the prominent corner of Scottsdale and Indian School roads, the project will introduce the district’s first … [More]
Addressing Growth’s Power Supply Challenges with BESS and Microgrids
Data center development options showcase critical energy infrastructure
Stand Alone Battery Storage Facility or BESS facility Reliable power supply is fundamental to society, driving everything from daily household activities to complex industrial operations. However, the existing utility power infrastructure is increasingly challenged by rising demand, aging systems and the pressures of integrating new technologies. This has led to … [More]
Class-A Industrial Completed Adjacent to the Scottsdale Airport
LGE Design Build, an award-winning integrated design-build firm, recently completed construction on Thunderbird Commerce Park, a 243,360-square-foot Class-A industrial building in Scottsdale Airpark developed by Creation. Blending a refined industrial aesthetic with operational flexibility, the project is situated on an 18-acre parcel east of the southeast corner of … [More]
