The year in review: Housing
In a rare case of Republicans and Democrats successfully working together, Arizona’s lawmakers passed a group of laws to increase the state’s affordable housing stock this year. The new policies work through state preemption, however, and most cities and towns don’t like being told what to do by their state legislators. Proponents of the legislation […]
Phoenix says state is making it harder to solve housing, homelessness
Phoenix leaders said they’re working as hard as they can to address the state’s affordable housing crisis but warned they’ll fight with one hand behind their back in the future because state lawmakers have cut resources. In response, Arizona’s top lawmakers said Phoenix needed to be more innovative, focus on shrinking government and stop blaming […]
Maricopa County landlord incentive program connects over 1,000 people to housing
About 1,250 people once experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County now have housing because of a partnership supported by $5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding. Announced in May 2022, the partnership between the county and low-income housing operator HOM Inc. provides incentives for landlords to rent to people who experienced homelessness. The program has helped […]
20-story residential community planned near ASU
A corner of Tempe near the ASU campus may soon be redeveloped into a new residential complex. On Nov. 21, the Tempe City Council reviewed proposed plans to transform the southeast corner of Rural Road and University Drive into a multi-use development that would include 950 new residential units and 14,248 square feet of restaurant […]
Here’s our plan to get Casa Grande and Coolidge off groundwater
Within the next few weeks, a decision on a groundbreaking water policy will lay the foundation for how development occurs in Arizona. It will affect growth across our state, as well as how critical water resources will be managed into the future. After working at length with the Governor’s Water Policy Council and stakeholders like […]
2 big land deals bring new home projects to Maricopa
Land Advisors Organization announced that its Homebuilding Team recently facilitated the sale of two adjacent land parcels in the City of Maricopa, Arizona. The transactions are slated to bring 431 new multifamily housing units to Maricopa, one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. The parcels are located at the NWC of Porter Road and the Maricopa-Casa […]
Four ways AMA members are making a difference
With Thanksgiving approaching, AMA is thankful for the many ways our members are giving back to the community and making a positive difference in our world. Every time we donate our time, money or expertise, we make Arizona an even better place to call home. Arizona Multihousing Charitable Foundation Sponsors Walk For Autism The Arizona […]
We don’t want to be average’: Scottsdale’s new mayor says she doesn’t believe in concept of affordable housing
After defeating incumbent David Ortega, Lisa Borowsky has been elected to serve as the mayor of Scottsdale, the Valley’s sixth-largest city. In a sit-down interview with 12News, Borowsky said she has big ideas for new development in Scottsdale and wants new projects to fall in line with the “high-end reputation” the city has earned. That […]
Phoenix church becomes affordable housing project for single parents going to school
Phoenix Scholar House, an affordable housing development that will have dedicated rooms for people in need of affordable housing while continuing their education, began construction Wednesday. The project is being built on the site of a former church that was razed for the redevelopment. Brinshore Development bought the 1.5-acre site from East Phoenix Church of […]
What Trump’s proposed plans could mean for housing affordability
Housing affordability emerged as a signature issue for voters in this month’s election, but whether rental or for-sale housing will become more affordable under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration remains a big question. Deregulation, including within housing, has been touted by Trump as a key part of his platform. Trump during his campaign also floated the […]
