$35M Requested for Riggs Road Improvements

Source: inMaricopa.com A state lawmaker from Maricopa is taking a direct route to fund an overpass on State Route 347 across Riggs Road. Rep. Bret Roberts is the primary sponsor of House Bill 2802. The brief text of the bill asks for the allocation of $35M for the construction. If passed, the money would be […]

LMS Checks in on AZ’s Hospitality Industry

By Sammy Williams for AZBEX The latest in the BEX Leading Market Series found attendees gathered at SkySong in Scottsdale on Thursday, August 1st to discuss the current state of the hospitality sector. BEX Vice President of Operations Rachel Pratt kicked off the breakfast with an overview of the hospitality industry, which is comprised of […]

Loop 202 Submarket Chosen for Commerce Park

Source: Trammell Crow Company Trammell Crow Company (TCC) announced plans for a new Class A speculative commerce park in Metro Phoenix. The project will sit on 48 acres and be comprised of one to three buildings totaling approximately 700KSF. The site is located on the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC), at the SWC of Loop […]

Wild Horse Pass Seeks Dev. for Expansion

By Roland Murphy for Arizona Builder’s Exchange Already one of Arizona’s leading casino and resort developments, Wild Horse Pass is looking to up its game even farther with a major new entertainment offering. Now, it just needs a developer. Last month the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority issued an extensive, 251-page RFQ looking for a […]

9th Cir. Denies S. Mtn Freeway Challenge

Source: Arizona Department of Transportation Construction of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway remains on track with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejecting the Gila River Indian Community’s motion for an injunction pending appeal. The order means work can proceed on the South Mountain Freeway while an appeal by freeway opponents is pending […]