The Local, a new, mixed-use development located on an 80,938-square-foot parcel at the intersection of University Drive and Ash Avenue, broke ground last month. Developed by Denver-based Forum Real Estate Group, The Local will be a unique luxury apartment residence anchored by Whole Foods Market 365 on the ground floor, with three levels of parking directly above, then five … [More]
Major Mixed-Use in Scottsdale
The Block, a 22-acre retail mixed-use center developed by MainSpring Capital and Forum Capital that broke ground recently, is the biggest retail center constructed in Scottsdale in five years. The Block at Pima Center will contain upwards of 70,000 square feet of free-standing pad and retail shop space: four freestanding pad sites for stand-alone users, 35,000 square feet of … [More]
Spec Suites Imagine the Future
As part of the reimagining of the iconic Renaissance Square in Phoenix, Cypress Office Properties, LLC., with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., engaged four of Phoenix’s most widely recognized architecture and design firms to collaboratively design office suites of the future for various industries in what is being called “Project Future.” The four speculative … [More]
Music Platform Innovates on Innovation
Streaming music lies at the basis of Arena Music’s business operations, but its success comes from taking that technology and giving it an innovative twist in the business plan. In fact, “It’s more about doing everything opposite,” says founder Damon Evans, referring to the major subscription-based music streaming platforms. “Arena is an on-demand merchandise storefront that … [More]
Locksmithing via Cloud
KeyMe takes a new approach to locksmithing, a $7.5-billion industry, using a digital scan that is securely stored in the cloud. KeyMe comes in the form of both a kiosk and an app, and allows users to store, share and duplicate their physical keys Customers can instantly make copies of their keys at a kiosk. Or use the app to digitally scan keys from their mobile device — … [More]
Partnering in Delivery
In a strategic partnership, OnTrac, which specializes in delivery services throughout the eight western-area states, and AB&R® (American Barcode & RFID) have joined forces to address issues in mobility and route management, and package tracking. AB&R is working together with OnTrac to move their devices over to AndroidTM devices. The Android operating system is … [More]
Value-based Care: For Employers, It’s a Prescription for the Future
Delivering best-in-class products at a fair price and with stellar customer service is at the core of every company’s mission. Now, the healthcare industry is embracing these principles with a progressive model of care that rewards physicians and hospital systems for the quality of their clinical outcomes instead of the number of services they provide. Insiders call it a … [More]
Drug App for Kids with Cancer
The Purple Drug Guide, a unique drug research tool to help families dealing with pediatric cancer, combines detailed treatment information in a user-friendly format. The free mobile app offered by Scottsdale-based nonprofit The Purple Society also enables comparison of pricing information. “Knowledge is power, and this new app gives the family the ability to make educated … [More]
Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
Local nonprofit The Seena Magowitz Foundation was created with the hope of raising awareness of pancreatic cancer — the fourth deadliest cancer and one of the hardest to detect. Because it is often detected in late stages of development, people with pancreatic cancer have just a 5 percent chance of surviving for five years after their initial diagnosis, and it claims hundreds … [More]
Same-Day Spine Care
Four out of every five Americans will face back pain in their lifetime. Problems with the low back, in particular, are on the rise. It is a leading cause of missed work and accounts for an estimated $177 billion in spending every year. Aiming to help patients unravel the typical confusing web of generalists and specialists that provide care for spine issues, Stridewell is a … [More]
