Phoenix's ex-homeless encampment "The Zone" is now cleaner and quieter with reduced crime rates, but the city still faces a homelessness crisis with limited resources and solutions.

Lake Havasu City progresses with plans for a new bridge to ease traffic, with $35 million allocated by Arizona's budget. The design phase is underway, targeting a 3-5 year timeline for completion.

Goodyear, Arizona, approves rezoning for a new Buc-ee's travel center, which is expected to provide 200 jobs and feature a 74,000-square-foot convenience store and 120 fuel pumps.

Saras Micro Devices opened a new HQ and manufacturing plant in Chandler, Arizona, looking to bolster its role in high-performance computing and create 50 jobs by 2025.

PNC Bank launches a mobile branch in Phoenix to serve underserved areas, offering typical bank services and part of a wider $88 billion community benefit plan.

The Phoenix area is set to auction over 2,300 acres for development into a tech hub, starting at $56.28 million, with interest from MREG for a Silicon Valley-like park by the TSMC plant.

Axon's proposed mixed-use development in Scottsdale faces resistance due to concerns about traffic, density, and water usage, with the Planning Commission delaying a decision after a 6-1 vote.

Better Buzz Coffee, a Californian chain, is opening multiple Arizona locations, including in Phoenix, Surprise, and Gilbert, joining mixed-use developments and broadening the local coffee scene.

The Phoenix City Council approved reduced parking requirements for new multifamily housing, aiming for a more walkable city with density benefits and potential challenges for residents with multiple cars.

Sion Power Corp., a Tucson-based firm, has raised $75 million in Series A funding to advance its electric vehicle battery technology, with participation from LG Energy Solution and others.

Phoenix construction costs rose by 5.42% in October 2023, slightly above the national average, amidst ongoing labor shortages affecting project timelines.

High Street Residential seeks a two-year delay for The Fillmore project's second phase in downtown Phoenix, citing unstable capital markets. The initial phase, completed in 2022, included 330 units and retail space. The delay requires city approval.

A mansion in Paradise Valley leased for $75,000 a month, setting a new record in Phoenix's booming luxury real estate market. Other high-value leases and sales have taken place, showcasing a strong demand for luxury living in the area.