Housing
Heat-related deaths in Maricopa County have been rising. Last summer was the deadliest on record. So this year, the county is spending more on heat relief than it ever has before in hopes of turning the trend around.
May. 19, 2023
The Phoenix metro area is one of six regions nationwide that’s been tapped to participate in a new White House program to address homelessness.
May. 18, 2023
As Arizona lawmakers take a monthlong break, Phoenix leaders are moving forward on a budget with some uncertainty.
May. 16, 2023
The ACLU of Arizona wants a judge to find the city of Phoenix in contempt of a court order that prohibits the city from violating the constitutional rights of unhoused people during encampment sweeps.
May. 16, 2023
While there are some provisions to address Arizona’s housing crisis in the new budget, a bipartisan housing bill died in the state Senate. Now Sen. Steve Kaiser is reaching across the aisle to revive portions of that bill.
May. 11, 2023
A special viewing of the 1989 movie, “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” will be held at the former Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix.
May. 10, 2023
Phoenix has a better idea of what’s taking place in city parks after hours, thanks to the first data from a pilot program that launched in February.
May. 10, 2023
Arizona lawmakers are close to finalizing this year’s state budget. But affordable housing advocates are already celebrating the state’s plan to make a historic investment this year to address homelessness.
May. 10, 2023
Flagstaff’s City Council is weighing how to implement rules around short-term rentals in the city ahead of a proposed ordinance to license the growing market. Flagstaff wants to develop an ordinance by this summer and then implement licensing and fee payments by Sept. 1.
May. 10, 2023
The city has been slowly cleaning up blocks over the past few weeks, but the “enhanced cleaning” began Wednesday morning. Officials started clearing the area of Ninth Avenue between Washington and Jefferson streets before 7 a.m.
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May. 10, 2023
Many Arizonans are concerned about the future availability of water. But in the community of Rio Verde Foothills, just outside of Scottsdale, the taps have already run dry. What’s the likelihood of other developments running into the same problem?
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May. 8, 2023
A new project from the editorial board of the Arizona Republic dives deep into the issues driving the homelessness crisis in metro Phoenix — and what’s next.
May. 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says it is sending $6.1 million to Arizona to create affordable housing.
May. 5, 2023
Phoenix may start requiring owners of vacant properties to register with the city. A key goal is to protect neighborhoods and ensure properties are being maintained.
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May. 4, 2023
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Wednesday in support of several bills that, broadly, would roll back zoning restrictions and allow construction of manufactured homes, like casitas.
May. 3, 2023
A Phoenix city councilwoman is calling on her colleagues to do more when it comes to housing and homelessness. “If there was a real desire from everyone on the council, things could change,” said Betty Guardado, whose district includes west Phoenix.
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May. 3, 2023
For the first time, Phoenix plans to hire two dozen rangers to work overnight at city parks — and the timing is critical. Phoenix Councilwoman Ann O’Brien says Cortez Park at 35th and Dunlap avenues has become safer for residents since the city hired private overnight security.
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May. 2, 2023
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will more than double the capacity of its transitional housing program for Arizona seniors experiencing homelessness. The organization broke ground Tuesday on a new $20 million facility in south Phoenix.
May. 2, 2023
After a recent court ruling, people living on the streets — in an area called “the Zone” in downtown Phoenix — will have to start moving.
May. 2, 2023
Arizona has been hit hard by high inflation and home prices over the past several months. The Phoenix area is also experiencing a tight labor market. Will any of those metrics change in the coming months?
May. 2, 2023
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