Scottsdale to revamp Thomas Road through a $17.4 million grant, with the city contributing $7.5 million for arterial rehabilitation, including new roadways, turn bays, and updated traffic signals. Work begins in 2028.

Jeff Bezos expands his philanthropy with tuition-free Bezos Academy preschools launching in Arizona, aiming to reduce educational inequality and aid low-income families.

FalconEye Ventures has acquired Scottsdale Quarter and plans a $100 million investment to upgrade the mixed-use property, with an emphasis on luxury retail and Class-A office space.

Tempe, Arizona, received a $20,000 AARP grant for an ADU Design Challenge to promote affordable and sustainable living, easing the process for homeowners to build secondary homes on their property.

Mortenson acquired 217 acres of Phoenix real estate for $136 million, outbidding Verde Investments in a state land auction, signaling new potential developments beyond the once-proposed NHL arena.

Continental Realty Corp acquired Buckeye's Sundance Town Center for $54.3 million, adding the Walmart and Lowe's-anchored property to its national portfolio.

Toy Barn is set to open its largest luxury vehicle storage facility in Scottsdale, located in the Mack Innovation Park, offering ample space for the storage of luxury items.

Chandler, Arizona, advances sustainability by approving a $34 million solar energy project for city facilities, expecting significant long-term savings and environmental benefits.

Residents of Tempe complain about a bad smell and conditions at Shalimar Golf Course, suggesting the owner is allowing it to deteriorate to push for redevelopment into housing.

Flagstaff, Arizona is set to repave portions of its Urban Trails System starting late June, with closures until September. This will affect popular routes, with funding from a 2018 tax proposition.

Fountain Hills' Linear Park is getting upgrades, including a new shade structure, root barriers, and improved power access, set to improve the park experience and be completed by fall.

Gilbert plans to replace shade structures in parks, causing temporary closures, including Oak Tree Park Playground from June 11-18 and tentative dates for Veterans Park Playground in July.

Residents near the planned Amkor Technology semiconductor plant in Peoria express concerns about traffic and contamination, despite the expected creation of 2,000 jobs.