Michael Hughes has been leading A New Leaf as its CEO for 50 years, a rare leadership milestone for a major Arizona nonprofit that serves nearly 15,000 individuals annually through housing, domestic violence, family support, and financial empowerment programs. Marking his retirement this year and the historic leadership transition the organization honored Hughes at the aptly … [More]
Highest LEED Gold Score: Luke Field Industrial Building
The Core & Shell and Warehouse Distribution Center, at the 2.4-million-square-foot Luke Field logistics campus developed by global, full-service commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Company and Goldman Sachs in Glendale, Arizona, has been named Arizona’s highest-scoring LEED Gold v4 industrial building by the US Green Building Council. … [More]
Phoenix Plantscape Design Earns International Award
Local horticulturist Holly Tovar of the Ambius Phoenix branch was recognized with a Platinum Award at the 2026 International Plantscape Awards for her plantscape design for the Biltmore BOND, a Phoenix luxury workplace. This recognition highlights the human-centric impact of plantscape design and its unique ability to transform commercial spaces through a multi-sensory lens. … [More]
Local Properties Earn Forbes Travel Guide Stars
Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards names two Metro Phoenix properties: The Global Ambassador in Phoenix, with a Four-Star rating, and JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, with a “Recommended Hotel” rating. … [More]
SkySong Marks Two Decades as Tech, Innovation Anchor in Scottsdale
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth from a bold concept into one of Arizona’s most influential hubs for technology, entrepreneurship and global business. The project, developed through a partnership between Plaza Companies, Arizona State University and the City of Scottsdale, was launched in the … [More]
Boutique Real Estate Brokerage Opens 8,000-SF Biltmore Headquarters
Cambridge Properties, a boutique real estate brokerage known for its relationship-driven approach to luxury and urban living, has announced the opening of its new Phoenix headquarters as it marks a milestone anniversary. Located at 1515 E. Missouri Ave., the new 8,000-square-foot office reflects the firm’s evolution while staying true to the family-style culture that has … [More]
Arizona State University Breaks Ground on McCain Library
On a sunny Thursday afternoon along Tempe Town Lake, with Papago Park rising in the distance and Arizona State University just across the water, the setting felt intentional. Shovels were lined neatly in the earth. A towering excavator held a dancing U.S. flag across its frame. Civic leaders, family members and longtime friends gathered shoulder to shoulder on a dirt lot. The … [More]
Valley Luxury Builder Marks 40 Years of High-End Home Design
Design trends and home prices have seen dramatic shifts over the past four decades, but what’s remained constant in Arizona’s always-evolving real estate scene is Cullum Homes’ commitment to delivering the finest homebuilding experience from start to finish. It’s a sentiment that’s driven Rod & Kim Cullum since they founded the luxury homebuilding company back in 1985, and … [More]
Convention Center Celebrates Banner Year, Looks Forward to 2026
The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues hosted more conventions this year compared to 2024. The Convention Center hosted 70 conventions in 2025, with an estimated 293,300 delegates. “We are proud to continue to grow the number of events we host each year,” said Phoenix Convention Center & Venues Director Jerry Harper. “Each event offers us the chance to create … [More]
$1B Research Milestone Pushes ASU Into Top Tier of U.S. Universities
Arizona State University has exceeded $1 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, placing the university among the top 4% of research institutions nationwide. The milestone underscores ASU's rapid rise as a major research university and its focus on translating scientific discovery into public benefit - from improving health care and protecting ecosystems to … [More]
