Downtown Mesa mixed-use project proposed

The developer behind the solar-powered Eco Mesa apartments that debuted last year downtown is pitching a similar project for the city-owned Green Parking Lot.Council on Monday, July 8, will consider an agreement to pursue further negotiations with Habitat Fenix to build Eco Mesa East. The proposed project calls for a minimum 100 market-rate…

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Guest houses may get kitchens under LDC revisions

The Sedona City Council and city staff discussed the motivation behind and possible amendments to the city’s Land Development Code and development incentives for affordable housing during a special meeting on Wednesday, June 12, which ended with council directing staff to begin exploring an ordinance to allow kitchens in accessory dwelling units. Council also called…

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Affordable housing bills pass – 3 signed, 1 vetoed

After a major bipartisan housing legislation package fell through in the 2023 legislative session, affordable housing advocates were hoping the 2024 session would prove different. While there are some affordable housing measures signed by the governor, stakeholders say there’s still much work to be done. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed three major housing bills during the…

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