Category Archives: News & Information

Progress being made on PHX Sky Train station

First phase of airport’s train to begin operations in early 2013 by Emily Gersema - Apr. 29, 2011 The Arizona Republic Dozens of workers have erected 10,000 tons of steel and 11,000 yards of concrete over recent months to make the pedestrian … Continue reading

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Development proposal for central city emerges

by Gary Nelson – Apr. 21, 2011 Arizona Business Gazette A Mesa business leader said last week that residents and merchants need to begin paying heed to an emerging plan that will govern redevelopment in a large swath of the central city. Otto … Continue reading

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North-central Phoenix may get bike-lane link

Project is in planning stage, does not yet have price tag by Sadie Jo Smokey – Apr. 21, 2011 The Arizona Republic This fall, north-central Phoenix may get a bike-lane connection between the Arizona Canal and the Uptown Metro light-rail station. … Continue reading

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Light Rail: City-rehabbed apartments almost ready for move-in

by Sadie Jo Smokey – Apr. 17, 2011 The Arizona Republic City bought apartments in 2009; buildings renovated Residents may begin moving into five blocks of affordable housing in north-central Phoenix by the end of May. The two-story brick buildings at … Continue reading

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Bicycle, beer festival April 23

by Luci Scott – Apr. 14, 2011 The Arizona Republic The “SanTan Wheelie Jam,” a bicycle and beer festival, is scheduled for April 23 at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix. WHEN, WHERE Noon to 4 p.m. at the park, Central Avenue … Continue reading

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Healthy Choices, Fresh Produce in one easy location

Healthy Choices, Fresh Produce in one easy location By Lynlee Smith This is a must visit whether you’re a local or just passing through the area, The Phoenix Public Market is a great place to pick up fresh locally-sourced produce, … Continue reading

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Mesa expected to approve money for new light rail study

by Gary Nelson – Apr. 4, 2011 The Arizona Republic Long before tracks are laid for Mesa’s next leg of light rail, the city is doing early spade work on an additional two miles of the line. The first light-rail extension, … Continue reading

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Residential Real Estate 3-Year trends near light rail

Light Rail Corridor Real Estate Trend: .5 miles from the tracks Residential Sales by Property Type: 3-year Trend Average and Median Sales Prices: 3-year Trend by Bryan Watkins, Light Rail Advisors We all know what happened during the past 3-4 … Continue reading

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Arizona planners envision new role, routes for light rail

by Sean Holstege – Apr. 15, 2010 The Arizona Republic Planned extensions and routes Regional planners are mapping new light-rail lines in places that were inconceivable a few years ago, as they grapple with how urban Arizona takes shape in the … Continue reading

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Light rail would link 79th Ave., I-10 and downtown Phoenix

by David Madrid – Apr. 1, 2011 The Arizona Republic The Southwest Valley is in line for light rail that would move riders to and from downtown Phoenix along Interstate 10 to the 79th Avenue Park-and-Ride. The line is scheduled to open … Continue reading

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