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]
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]
