Buildout expenses, improved financing and elevated vacancies are creating a prime scenario for those wanting to own their metro Phoenix industrial real estate. Phoenix developers are taking note of this trend as well, and it is quietly (or not so quietly) shaping 2026 strategies. While leasing offers advantages like speed-to-market and flexibility — factors that are critical … [More]
Retail Isn’t Back — It’s Evolved: Inside Commercial Development’s Weirdest, Smartest Year Yet
For years, commercial retail development lived under a single, exhausting headline: Is retail dead? In 2026, the answer is finally clear — and it’s neither yes nor no. Retail didn’t “come back.” It evolved. Nowhere is that evolution more visible than in Arizona, where population growth, climate realities and relentless suburban expansion have turned the state into a … [More]
Short-Term Rentals: A Growing Investment Opportunity in Arizona
Over the past decade, the short-term rental (STR) market has evolved from a niche concept into a thriving sector of the real estate industry. Investors and property owners alike are increasingly drawn to this model, recognizing its ability to generate strong returns while adapting to shifting consumer travel habits. With more travelers seeking unique accommodations and flexible … [More]
One Camelback’s Comeback Finds Its Unlikely Savior
For nearly five years, the tower at Central Avenue and Camelback Road stood as one of Phoenix’s most puzzling real estate stories. Commuters admired its angles and shimmering glass. But for all its promise, One Camelback remained frozen, an office-to-apartment conversion turned cautionary tale. The building was roughly 80% complete, and 100% stuck. Contractors left. Lawsuits … [More]
Medical Office/Inpatient Rehab Combo Honored
Healthcare Real Estate Insights™ magazine’s annual national awards program honors PMB’s Abrazo Health Litchfield Medical Building, the first combination medical office and inpatient rehabilitation facility in Goodyear. Named a 2025 finalist, the 46,000-square-foot facility and surrounding services is positioned alongside the Abrazo West Campus and expands access to … [More]
Construction Resumes on Sports Academy Complex, Hotel
Texas-based real estate developer SSS Partners, LLC recently closed on $183 million in financing and will immediately resume construction on its plans for a private sports academy for grades nine through 12, multi-sport arena and hotel located at I-17 and Sonoran Desert Drive, adjacent to TSMC. SSS Partners acquired the project that was approximately 50% complete in 2023. With … [More]
2026 Design Forecast: The Era of Human-Centered Adaptation
Photo of The Pomeroy Apartments in Mesa As we close out 2025 and head into the new year, we’re reflecting on the cultural ripple effects that have ushered in a new design era, one defined by adaptability, empathy and authenticity. Design success will be driven by how well spaces evolve with human behavior, while we focus on the mindset behind the trends, not just the trends … [More]
Retail Breaks Ground in Mesa’s Eastmark
Common Bond Development Group, the award-winning development team behind the world-renowned Global Ambassador Hotel, has officially broken ground on Eastmarket at Eastmark, a new, community-focused retail destination anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market in the heart of Mesa’s award-winning master-planned community, Eastmark. Construction begins this month, with completion … [More]
Entertainment & Retail Destination Coming to Laveen
Diversified Partners, one of Arizona’s leading real estate brokerage and development firms, has announced plans for Williams Station, a new entertainment-anchored development coming to the northeast corner of Loop 202 and Dobbins Road in Laveen. The $50 million project will feature a mix of retail, dining and entertainment uses in a walkable, desert-inspired setting that … [More]
Innovative Phoenix Project Mixes Residential & Retail
Developed by Intersection Development, in conjunction with Räkkhaus Studio, the newly completed Rainbow Road project located at 1030 N. 1st Ave. in Phoenix thrives as a lively community hub in addition to offering 36 luxury apartments, igniting creativity and interaction through its bustling art galleries and commercial venues filled with artists, business owners, and … [More]
Future-Proofing Retail
As consumer behaviors evolve and e-commerce continues to shape the retail landscape, commercial real estate owners are being challenged to rethink what makes a shopping center successful. The traditional model, anchored by retail giants and focused on transactions, no longer meets the needs of modern communities. To stay relevant, owners must design spaces that function as … [More]
Transforming the Desert Edge: Projected Residential and Commercial Growth around TSMC’s Phoenix Campus
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]
