NMHC Survey Finds Long-Term Development Optimism
The National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC’s) quarterly survey of leading construction and development firms in December finds apartment starts remaining relatively stable compared with three months ago. According to the survey, conducted between Dec. 4 and 15, 43% of…»
How ASU, Lakefront Towers, Fine Dining are Reshaping Downtown Tempe
Downtown Tempe has undergone dramatic transformations in the 21st Century, evolving from a college-centric nightlife hub to a bustling employment district. It used to be known as one of the only downtowns with any semblance of life after 5 p.m. because of its music and bar scene. But to some, downtown Tempe…»
Arizona Startups Raised Billions in 2025 as AI, Healthtech Lead the Way
Artificial intelligence reshaped the venture capital market in Arizona and across the country in 2025 as startups with AI-related platforms spurred an increase in overall deal count and captured the lion’s share of funding deployed throughout the year. Although fundraising and startup exits have yet to…»
Cooling, Not Cracking: A Look at the U.S. Economy in Late 2025
Cooling, not cracking: That’s the state of the United States economy in late 2025 as we head into the new year. The U.S. Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (all items) rose 2.7% over the year in November and 0.2% over the September to November period. The U.S. Bureau of…»
Policy Expert Argues Arizona has Failed at Trust Land Management over the Last 100 Years
More than 9 million acres in Arizona are held in trust; when Arizona became a state in 1912, the federal government set aside nearly 11 million acres of state trust land. That land was to be held in perpetual trust, and money raised from the sale or lease of it was to go to 13 beneficiaries — mostly public schools. More than…»