Power line project can’t soar past Willcox water woes

Henry Brean A helicopter with a worker dangling beneath it buzzed among a row of newly built transmission towers north of Willcox last Sunday as construction continued on a multi-billion-dollar wind-energy power line through Southern Arizona.But it was another aspect of the SunZia project that had Willcox officials worried earlier this year.In May, water stopped…

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Challenges to building enough affordable housing units

With the rapid rise in residential rental rates over the past several years, the availability of affordable housing has become a critical issue. Despite broad support for building more affordable units, delivering them has proven to be a complex and multi-faceted challenge.Before diving into the obstacles developers face, it’s important to define key terms commonly…

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