The Arizona Republic
Preserving Arizona's Architecture
Arizona is reclaiming its architectural heritage.
A Revival For 'America's Favorite Pastime'
The New Urbanism movement has sparked a revival of what author John Buchino calls America's 'favorite pastime.'
A Growing Water Crisis In Rural Arizona Desert
New development explodes in the underregulated rural Arizona desert, as developers realize that a severe lack of water won't prevent development.
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.
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.
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.
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.]
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.
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.
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.
Mexico's 'Shangri-La' Is A Secret No More
Locals are worried that the town of Álamos, long known to only a few, will lose its native charm to the surging American population.
Arizona's Impending Water War
Arizona creates a legal defense fund for for expected lawsuits over Colorado River water allocations.
Growing Demand For Urban Planners
Growing cities scramble to hire city planners as many professionals move to the private sector.
Tempe's Vertical Growth
Other Phoenix area cities are keeping an eye on Tempe's decision to build up.
Living At The Mall
Condos and loft apartments are going up at retail meccas around the Phoenix area.
Why U.S. Needs Passenger Rail
John Talton believes neglect of passenger rail shows misplaced national priority.
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.
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.
European 'Microcar' Debuts In The U.S.
A Mesa, Arizona resident became the second person in the U.S. to buy a Smart car.
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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