Arizona Land Consulting (ALC), Arizona’s AI data center investment fund led by Anita Verma-Lallian, has closed on a landmark $51 million land deal, further solidifying its position as a driving force in the state’s AI infrastructure race. In a major vote of confidence, renowned venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has joined the investment group backing the deal, alongside … [More]
Arizona Joins National Initiative to Expand Education Access for Students Impacted by the Criminal Justice System
Arizona, represented by the Arizona Board of Regents and key state partners, has been selected as one of five states to participate in a new, national initiative aimed at expanding access to quality postsecondary education for students impacted by the criminal justice system. Launched by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) in partnership with … [More]
New Apartments Are Sitting Vacant for Months, Giving Renters Power to Negotiate Concessions
Less than half (49%) of newly built apartments completed in the fourth quarter of 2024 were rented within three months, up slightly from 47% the previous quarter. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. This was the fifth consecutive quarter that the rental absorption rate was below 50%, a speed that continues to lag behind … [More]
Point in Time Homeless Count Sees Increase in People Living Unsheltered
Total is higher than 2024, but on par with recent years
Results from the 2025 Point in Time Homeless count (PIT count) are in, and the region has seen a 3 percent increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness, in particular among those living unsheltered – sleeping in parks, cars, and other places not meant for habitation. The count was conducted on January 28, 2025, as part of an annual nationwide effort to count … [More]
EVENT – Jun 11: The Future of Healthcare Starts Here – WESTMARC Healthcare Summit 2025
WESTMARC is proud to host the 2025 Healthcare Summit at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This influential event will bring together healthcare leaders, innovators, and policy advocates for a critical conversation on the future of healthcare. Under the theme “The Future of Healthcare Starts Here,” the summit will explore the evolving … [More]
Scholarship to Grow Healthcare Provider Pipeline
A new scholarship for Creighton University students will boost the number of physicians and physician assistants in Maricopa County and the state at large, both of which are facing a significant shortage of healthcare providers. Each year, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement (AZ Blue Foundation) Annual Scholarship will … [More]
