Via, a provider of technology for government transit systems, and Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, today announced a strategic partnership to allow government agencies leveraging Via’s software to introduce Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service directly into their public transit networks. Chandler, Arizona will be the first city to benefit from this … [More]
Energy Storage Developer Acquires West Valley Battery Project
GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, announced today that it has acquired the 100 MW / 400 MWh White Tank battery storage project in Arizona from Strata Clean Energy. The project will be operated via a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS), the state’s largest electric utility serving approximately 1.4 … [More]
420K+ SF Mesa Industrial Campus Reaches 100% Occupancy
Cushman & Wakefield announced that Centris Industrial at Mesa, a newly constructed two-building Class A industrial project totaling 421,682 square feet owned by Outrigger Industrial has reached 100% occupancy. Delivered in late 2024, the two-building project is situated at the highly visible corner of Pecos Road and 80th Street in Mesa, Arizona. The property represents … [More]
Phoenix Names City Manager, Taps Former Chief Admin
The City of Phoenix announced the hiring of Ed Zuercher as City Manager, welcoming back an experienced and respected leader to guide the City forward. Zuercher, who retired from the role in 2021 after a 28-year career with the organization, is currently serving as Executive Director of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). His return marks a homecoming for a public … [More]
22,000-SF Recreation & Wellness Hub Breaks Ground in Buckeye
Teravalis, a Howard Hughes Community, broke ground on Echo Community Center, a 22,000-square-foot recreational and wellness hub that will anchor the community’s first village, Floreo. Local officials, community leaders, development partners, and stakeholders gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the center, which is set to open in early 2027. Echo Community … [More]
Valley Closed Home Sales Double National Rate
Greater Phoenix August home sales closed up 4.6% from July and up 2.8% for the first eight months of 2025 in year-over-year comparisons, according to the latest data from Phoenix REALTORS. Closed sales in the Valley were more than double the national rate. Nationally, sales were up 2% from August 2024 and 0.8% for year-to-date numbers comparing 2025 over … [More]
