Huge Gilbert mixed-use development returns for Council vote after rejection
A Miami-based company wants to turn a chunk of Gilbert farm land into a mixed-use development with a Fry’s grocery store, retail and housing for thousands of people. The Harvest Grove master-planned community will be reconsidered by the Town Council Feb. 3 — two weeks after Council rejected the general plan and zoning changes for 311 acres off Val Vista and Germann roads in a 4-3 vote. Mayor Scott Anderson, Vice-Mayor Chuck Bongiovanni and Council members…»
Fully leased Tempe office building changes hands as Phoenix vacancy rates hit multi-year lows
A fully leased office building has sold in Tempe as vacancy rates in the Phoenix metro fall to years-long lows. Hohokam Court was acquired in January for $11.7 million by ARC TEMPE 2005 LLC, an entity affiliated with Jake Gallagher of Alignment Realty Capital, according to Tempe-based real estate database Vizzda LLC. ARC was represented by brokers at Lee & Associates, while the sellers were represented by JLL, Vizzda found. The single-story 70,853-square-feet building at…»
Data centers are easy to love — or despise. Why they’re so divisive
It didn’t take long for tensions to boil over as hundreds of people packed into the Tucson Convention Center last summer for a meeting on a controversial data center. Many residents carried signs decrying the proposal, known by the code name Project Blue. A cacophony of “boos” rang out during the first minutes of panelist introductions. Andrew Squire, a spokesperson for the city, attempted to calm the crowd. “Let’s get to the presentation,” he said. “Allow them to…»
What is under construction along SR 24 in Mesa?
Location: Signal Butte and Williams Field roads in Mesa. Description: A 125-acre auto mall and commercial shopping center is under construction. Brent Berge is developing the auto mall portion of the project with Berge Auto Group. No auto dealerships have been announced for the project. Sean Lake, an attorney representing the master developer of the site, said several dealerships have toured the site and expressed interest. Berge has other auto dealerships across the Valley, including…»
Top 20 emerging industries in Arizona for 2026
Understanding the Top 20 emerging industries in Arizona is essential because they reveal where jobs, investment and innovation are headed. These sectors highlight how the state’s economy is evolving, helping business leaders, policymakers and workers make informed decisions, identify new opportunities and prepare for long-term growth in an increasingly competitive and dynamic marketplace. Here is a list of the Top 20 emerging industries in Arizona, with a brief description of…»