Regular readers and folks in North Scottsdale very likely already know about the extremely controversial rezoning plan by taser manufacturer Axon. In short, they purchased a very large parcel of land right next to their headquarters that was originally zoned as being specifically for industrial or office use with residential use specifically prohibited. However, they later decided to attempt to … Read More
A Positive Development Comes at a Risk
It has long been spoken about on this blog and in other places the degree to which the unfettered development growth days are over with in Scottsdale. Instead, today’s ethos is leadership that requests a significantly higher bar for developers to hurdle over in order to earn a blessing from the council dais, and an engaged and active citizenry that … Read More
DMB Development’s Unfortunate Request for More Density in One Scottsdale Project
By Ronald Sampson There has been a concerted shift away from the development hey-days of the past in Scottsdale, when it felt as though any interesting and well-financed idea conceived by developers would make its way through the city council with relative ease. More recently traffic, crowds (i.e. population density) and construction have made activists out of everyday people, and … Read More
Arizona’s Attainable Housing Leader, Greenlight Communities, Hits Major Milestone Completing Its 4,000 Unit to Date and Closes 2023 With 6 Communities Under Construction Including Further Expansion into Southern Arizona
Arizona’s attainable housing leader, Greenlight Communities, is proud to close out 2023 with several major milestone, including 4 completed and 6 new attainable rental communities currently under construction across the state, further expansion into Southern Arizona and additional future plans to expand into Peoria and Surprise. Founded in 2018, Greenlight Communities was the first company in Arizona to focus solely on building privately-funded attainable rental housing. To date, the … Read More
Councilmembers at Odds Over New Apartment Development
By Jessica Perez It comes as no shock that Arizona’s house prices and rents have escalated significantly over the past few years, making the need for affordable housing more apparent than ever. Devco Residential Group is striving to address this need by introducing a multifamily residential complex in West Phoenix with 112 apartments falling under the low-income housing tax credit … Read More
Arizona’s Attainable Housing Leader Greenlight Communities Welcomes Andy Paulus as the New Acquisitions Manager
Greenlight Communities, the Arizona-based real estate developer dedicated to constructing attainable and affordable rental housing, proudly announces the newest addition to its team, Andy Paulus, who assumes the role of Acquisitions Manager. Bringing a wealth of experience to his new position, Paulus’ focus will be to assist in the acquisition of land sites that align with Greenlight’s vision. His professional journey within … Read More
Caution is the Name of the Game with Paradise Valley’s Ritz-Carlton
Paradise Valley is a town well known for its stringent development codes, one which has traditionally made it extremely difficult to develop large swathes of land for much more than incredible luxury homes. The town likes its insular nature, but that in itself can be very limiting. Perhaps that’s why the development being spearheaded by the Ritz-Carlton is so surprising. … Read More
Vestar Names Eddie Ollmann New Vice President of Property Management
Ollmann Brings 16+ Years of Leadership Experience to Vestar Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eddie Ollmann as Vice President of Property Management for its West Coast region which is comprised of over 30 properties totaling nearly 11 million square feet of … Read More
Arizona’s Attainable Housing Leader Greenlight Communities Breaks Ground On New North Valley Community Bringing 159 New Rental Housing Units to Phoenix
The Boutique-Style Community is Positioned Near I-17 Employment Corridor and the New $40B TSMC Facility and Campus Greenlight Communities, the trailblazing Scottsdale-based real-estate developer dedicated to constructing attainable workforce rental housing, marked a significant milestone with a special groundbreaking ceremony held recently for its 14th property located at 33455 N. North Valley Parkway in Phoenix. The community will be one of … Read More
Tempe Making a Bold Move Regarding Housing Discrimination: How Will This Work?
In what should come as no surprise to local readers, Tempe has long been guided by left-of-center politics. A younger populace combined with a heavy concentration of those who earn a living within academia is nearly tailor made to foster a more liberal ethos within a city, and Tempe hasn’t historically shied away from this expectation. Its recent moves regarding … Read More