A 30-story student housing tower called Hub on Campus Tempe is rising near ASU, bringing 818 units and nearly 2,000 beds while preserving two local landmarks. Vertical construction is now visible at the Myrtle Avenue site.

Burlington broke ground on a nearly 2-million-square-foot automated distribution center in Buckeye’s Westpark 360 park, officials say it will open in 2028 and create thousands of jobs.

Phoenix has broken ground on Helen Drake Village, an 80-unit affordable senior housing campus next to the Helen Drake Senior Center. Units will target households at 30–60% AMI and the project aims for 2027 completion.

Another missed deadline puts Glendale’s $1.2B VAI Resort off track for 2026, casting doubt on hiring and revenue plans tied to the project. Local coverage and officials say no firm opening date is set.

Gilbert's Town Council narrowly approved a 311‑acre Harvest Grove after months of debate and design changes. The scaled‑back plan cuts hundreds of homes and reshapes zoning along Val Vista and Germann.

City Council cleared zoning for a roughly 260-room Hilton at 64th and Mayo, a dual-brand project Plaza Companies says will serve Mayo Clinic visitors and business travelers. The approval advances permits and design work for the six-story development.

KB Home says it will move its corporate headquarters from Westwood to Tempe in spring 2027, while pledging to keep a sizable California presence. The company cites lower costs and greater centrality for the shift.

New owner Gary Hartunian is operating Turf Paradise on a short lease while the land's seller markets the 19th and Bell parcel; officials say a 125‑acre site may be needed.

Buckeye's council cleared a 2,271‑acre Community Master Plan to court a rail‑served industrial mega‑site and strike a complex infrastructure‑reimbursement deal.

Casa Grande approved a revised mixed‑use plan at the I‑10/Florence Boulevard interchange, reviving a previously stalled proposal that includes a grocery letter of intent. The developer now moves to site plans and permits.

A consultant plan to brand and connect Phoenix’s convention and sports venues goes before a City Council subcommittee Wednesday. Recommendations include walkability upgrades, new event sites and a possible hotel.

A preservation‑focused buyer has acquired Phoenix’s Mystery Castle and pledged to stabilize the 1930s landmark; a community forum is set for May 2. Details on funding and public access remain to be worked out.

Montecito paid $32.3M for the fully leased OrthoArizona building at 1675 E. Melrose St., highlighting tight MOB supply and rising investor demand in metro Phoenix.