Housing
Central Arizona Shelter Services, Maricopa County’s largest homeless shelter, is starting to screen its older clients for possible neurological disorders. Of those tested, 91% received a score that indicates dementia or cognitive impairment.
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Nov. 2, 2023
The Show spoke with the Arizona Republic's Sasha Hupka about new plans to solve the growing rural homeless population.
Nov. 2, 2023
Several blocks of downtown Phoenix that, as of a few months ago, were densely packed with tents and makeshift shelters are now empty. The city of Phoenix on Wednesday completed its final outreach effort in the downtown homeless encampment known as “The Zone.”
Nov. 1, 2023
Phoenix’s Office of Homeless Solutions is making its final efforts this week to clear the downtown homeless encampment known as “The Zone.” The city has until Saturday to meet a court-ordered deadline to disperse the area.
Oct. 31, 2023
On Oct. 25, a new temporary emergency opened its doors for homeless senior citizens in Phoenix. KJZZ’s Kathy Ritchie was there the following day as residents were arriving and getting settled.
Oct. 30, 2023
The city of Tempe has a new Community Enhancement Division to handle code enforcement. As part of its duties, the division will regularly inspect and enforce alley cleanliness and safety.
Oct. 27, 2023
The city of Sedona is looking at opening a safe place to park for unhoused locals who are working in the area and living in their cars.
Oct. 27, 2023
Pima County is winding down a program that provided almost $89 million to help some 17,000 households make rent and utility payments. It started in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct. 25, 2023
AI might soon come for our jobs, but first it’s going to shut down our parties – on certain rental properties, at least.
Oct. 25, 2023
The Show spoke with Tina Tamboer, senior housing analyst with the Cromford Report, about new data detailing cash purchases.
Oct. 25, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs is directing $5 million toward the state’s legal aid services and is also raising the income cap to expand who qualifies for help.
Oct. 24, 2023
Starting Wednesday, 60 homeless seniors will begin moving into a temporary shelter geared to meet their needs. These individuals ages 55 and older will go from a mass shelter to having their own room. But deciding who gets to go, is another story.
Oct. 23, 2023
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved $850,000 in funding for homeless support services as part of a broader partnership with the city of Surprise.
Oct. 20, 2023
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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an allocation of $1 million for a program to help eligible homeowners in the town of Guadalupe. The town will also contribute $200,000.
Oct. 19, 2023
The Show spoke to Hector Vazquez, who runs Las Palomas Resort in Rocky Point, about what is affecting tourism and how much they rely on Arizonans to visit.
Oct. 17, 2023
The Show spoke to Tim Steller, metro columnist for the Arizona Daily Star, about trees and homelessness in Tucson.
Oct. 17, 2023
The Bullhead City School District is breaking ground on an affordable housing project for its employees. The small neighborhood is designed to help with recruitment and retention.
Oct. 16, 2023
The city of Phoenix is asking voters to approve a sprawling $500 million bond package to fund everything from a long-awaited Latino Cultural Center, affordable housing projects, a new senior center, new parks and library branches and more.
Oct. 16, 2023
A major makeover is planned for a 95-year-old hotel in downtown Phoenix. When Hotel San Carlos opened in 1928, the San Carlos was Phoenix’s first air-cooled, high-rise hotel.
Oct. 12, 2023
The Phoenix City Council will soon be asked to approve a new requirement for vacant commercial properties, in an effort to reduce trespassing, crime and blight.
Oct. 12, 2023
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