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Las Vegas Mega Developer Jim Rhodes Profiled
Jim Rhodes may soon be the Nevada's largest home builder. His developments are popular, but opponents and some previous homebuyers are wary.
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Three People Who Will Determine The Future Of Downtown Phoenix
A powerful trio of civic leaders are the real drivers of what happens -- or doesn't happen -- in downtown Phoenix.
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New Mixed-Development To Break Ground In Phoenix
Dubbed the latest place to 'see and be seen' in Phoenix, the city within a city development is expected to start construction in 2007.
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Planning A Mixed Use Development In The Heart Of Downtown Phoenix
Revitalization efforts in downtown Phoenix receive a huge boost with plans for a $200 million mixed-used development in the heart of downtown. [Includes photos.]
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Biggest Land Sale In Arizona History
Chrylser, in a $400 million deal, has sold its proving ground facility outside Phoenix to real estate developers. The land could support tens of thousands of residents.
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Is Broadband A Municipal Service?
With high-speed internet access becoming a necessity, rural Arizona lawmakers are searching for ways to bring broadband to rural towns.
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Mexico's Guaymas Port May Pick Up California's Slack
Officials in Mexico are looking to capitalize on delays at California ports to redirect work to Guaymas.
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Mexico's 'Shangri-La' Is A Secret No More
Locals are worried that the town of Ãlamos, long known to only a few, will lose its native charm to the surging American population.
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Arizona's Impending Water War
Arizona creates a legal defense fund for for expected lawsuits over Colorado River water allocations.
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Growing Demand For Urban Planners
Growing cities scramble to hire city planners as many professionals move to the private sector.
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Tempe's Vertical Growth
Other Phoenix area cities are keeping an eye on Tempe's decision to build up.
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Living At The Mall
Condos and loft apartments are going up at retail meccas around the Phoenix area.
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Why U.S. Needs Passenger Rail
John Talton believes neglect of passenger rail shows misplaced national priority.
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Real Estate Scams In Arizona
Arizona's reputation as a haven for scam-artists suffered another blow as investigators look into a West Valley subdivision deal.
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Unorthodox Methods To Lure Phoenix Buyers
Several cities in the outlying Maricopa County areas are offering a variety of perks, hoping that buyers will choose their communities.
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European 'Microcar' Debuts In The U.S.
A Mesa, Arizona resident became the second person in the U.S. to buy a Smart car.
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Phoenix Falls Behind In Public Housing
Federal cuts in public housing assistance are leaving under-represented cities like Phoenix in a bind for funding.
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No Solutions In Sight For Rural Arizona's Water Issue
As the long, hot days of summer continue, Arizonans cope with a myriad of water shortage issues, with no clear resolution to the problem.
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Rural Arizona At Risk For Water Shortage
As the state's population continues to grow, the limited water supplies continue to shrink.
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Alleys Making A Comeback, New Urbanist Style
Several Phoenix citiess are integrating alleys as part of redesigning retail and neighborhood communities.
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