Phoenix City Council OKs project that will bring tallest building in Arizona to downtown

A plan to develop Arizona’s tallest tower cleared its final hurdle Wednesday, as the Phoenix City Council approved a development agreement and tax incentive for the downtown Phoenix project.The development, called Astra, is planned by Aspirant Development, part of Scottsdale-based Empire Group, at Second Avenue and Van Buren Street. It will include a luxury hotel,…

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Gilbert builder wins state land auction with plans to build more than 400 homes

Corporate Philanthropy Awards presented by Valley of the Sun United Way The Phoenix Business Journal’s 7th annual Corporate Philanthropy awards is a celebration of community service and corporate giving. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your company the recognition it deserves. Nominate today! Submit a Nomination See the full article on Arizona residential development, or,…

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Racial bias concerns prompt lawmakers to ask HUD to ban biometric surveillance, including facial recognition

Urban Planning | Jun 15, 2023 Arizona limits housing projects in Phoenix area over groundwater supply concerns Arizona will no longer grant certifications for new residential developments in Phoenix, it’s largest city, due to concerns over groundwater supply. The announcement indicates that the Phoenix area, currently the nation’s fastest-growing region in terms of population growth,…

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