Local News

Goodyear Creates Development Services Department

By John Yantis for The Arizona Republic Goodyear management plans to combine two departments and a division into a new Development Services Department in an effort to save salary costs while... 

• Payson Campus Backers Seeking Development Firm
• Mesa’s HEAT Getting Some Fuel
• Phoenix Council Makes Quicker Review Processes Permanent
• Surprise Studies Payment Options for $2.2M Westcor Debt

Planning & Development

Redevelopment Planned for Tucson Mervyns

Roger Yohem for Inside Tucson Business Stein Mart, Vitamin Shop, Hobby Lobby, and Mattress Firm are the anchors announced as lessors an old Tucson Mervyn’s, 5545 E. Broadway Blvd. Renderings... 

• Gaylord Resort’s Earnings Rebound Doesn’t Kick-Start Mesa Project
• Gilbert’s M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Sees Three Phase Expansion Ahead
• Federal Grant Spurs $14M El Rio Clinic Rebuild in Tucson
• Biz Groups to ACC: Smooth Way for Rosemont

Federal News

Transportation Bill Split into Three Parts

By Russell Berman and Keith Laing for The Hill Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Tuesday moved to split up a major House transportation bill as Republicans looked to smooth its passage over objections... 

• Proposed Air Force Budget Calls for Construction Cuts

Legislation issues

Governor Brewer Signs Package Slashing Biz Taxes

By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services for the Arizona Daily Star Gov. Jan Brewer signs legislation Friday with a package of tax cuts for business she said will stimulate the economy. Looking... 

• Arizona Cardinals File Claim Against Glendale Over Parking
• Impact of Current Legislative Session
• Arizona Ballot Measure to Set Business Equipment Tax
• ‘Tea Party’ Anti-Sustainability Bill Advancing

Budgets and Funding

El Mirage Plans to Spend $50M on Capital Projects Over Five Years

By Eric Jay Toll for The Arizona Builder’s Exchange $50M is the five year CIP projection in El Mirage’s first multi-year capital improvement plan. Adopted by the city council, the CIP... 

• $34M for Yuma 2013 CIP
• Flagstaff School Considers Bond Increase ILO Capital Override
• Surprise Budget: 33 Jobs Axed; No Westcor Money
• Peoria Unified District Voters to Decide On $180M In Bonds

Green / Renewable Energy

Tribe Pushes Back Against Quartzsite Solar Tower

By Jessica Testa for Cronkite News A Bureau of Land Management fence protects the historic Bouse Fisherman Intaglio. Photo Credit: Jessica Testa By this time next year, a 653-foot solar tower... 

• Energize Phoenix Increases Rebate Cap To $500K
• DOE Releases Guide for 50% Reduction in Energy Use for Hospital
• Glendale Council Gives Green Light for $100M Trash-Energy Plant
• Arizona Public Service Co. Recognized as Top Solar Producer

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate News of Note

Lease/Purchase Transactions Photo Credit: Artis REIT Canadian Artis REIT is paying $79M ($357/SF) for a 99K SF under construction Scottsdale airpark office building, 7499 E. Paradise Ln., as... 

• Commercial Real Estate News of Note
• Commercial Real Estate Transactions of Note
• Opinion—Looking for Large Blocks: Why Size is a Premium in the Western Industrial Market
• Commercial Real Estate Transactions of Note

People on the Move

Local Industry Professionals Making News

 Tom Kelly has been elected to the board of directors of the Discovery Triangle Development Corporation. The Schaller Anderson president is the new Chairman of the Board for the sustainable... 

• Local Industry Professionals making news
• Local Industry Professional Making News
• Local Industry Professionals Making News
• Local industry Professionals Making News