Housing
With his gap-tooth smile, hip-hop routines and volunteer work for a food charity, Roosevelt White III was well known in the downtown Phoenix tent city known as “The Zone.”
Dec. 21, 2023
In the last three years, Arizona has seen one of the largest increases in the rate of homelessness in the country. Thanks to federal funding, a three-year study is now underway to look at homelessness in three Arizona counties.
Dec. 20, 2023
A lot has changed since the Human Services Campus began helping people experiencing homelessness in downtown Phoenix almost two decades ago. Starting next year, another change is coming – this time, to its name. But what’s in a name? Turns out, a lot of thought and strategy went into the new moniker.
Dec. 19, 2023
Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit filed by a vulnerable older adult who was allegedly abused and neglected at her assisted living facility.
Dec. 15, 2023
Phoenix faces an uncertain financial future. The pandemic-related dollars have slowed and, starting in 2025, cities will no longer be able to collect sales tax on residential rent. As city departments evaluate their budgets, there’s concern about how security at parks could be affected.
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Dec. 15, 2023
It’s been over 18 years since the Human Services Campus opened in downtown Phoenix to offer resources to people experiencing homelessness. But now it’s changing its name.
Dec. 15, 2023
The Phoenix City Council has council approved an ordinance creating a vacant property registry. Owners of vacant lots over 10,000 square feet — along with some vacant commercial and residential properties — must register online.
Dec. 13, 2023
The city of Sedona is renewing a pilot program that incentivizes homeowners to rent to long-term, locally employed tenants rather than short-term rent platforms like Airbnb.
Dec. 13, 2023
After a summer with record high temperatures during both day and night, Phoenix is working on expanding hours for cooling centers.
Dec. 12, 2023
Lawmakers are asking Congressional leaders to ramp up a federal program that helps low-income families with energy costs.
Dec. 12, 2023
The nonprofit Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona recently opened a new training center that will be used to equip people with home building skills. The organization functions as a charity that renovates and repairs homes for people ranging from single parents to veterans.
Dec. 9, 2023
A new partnership will bring affordable housing to north Tempe. With nearly $11 million in funds provided by Maricopa County, the city may be able to plan for mixed-use urban development.
Dec. 9, 2023
Mayor Corey Woods gave Tempe’s annual State of the City address Friday. He highlighted the recent launch of a park rangers program and the upcoming launch of a Real Time Operations Center, which will use GPS data and other technology to improve the city’s response to emergencies.
Dec. 8, 2023
Imagine if your house, or land you owned, was put up for sale and then sold — without you ever being aware of any of it. That’s been happening in Arizona and elsewhere, where criminals steal identities and falsify documents.
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Dec. 7, 2023
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to adopt a set of policies to reduce generational poverty.
Dec. 7, 2023
The Show spoke with Shannon Boone, housing manager for the cities of Sedona and Cottonwood, about how short-term rentals increase rent and what new deed restrictions are doing to counteract that.
Dec. 6, 2023
Last year, the Arizona Department of Housing estimated the state needed 270,000 units to meet demand. But projects that would provide housing, and affordable housing, often run into opposition. Dierdre Pfeiffer joined The Show to explain how residents and developers can work through some of that.
Dec. 5, 2023
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Maricopa County is putting $10 million from the American Rescue Plan Act toward building affordable housing in Chandler. More than 400 people are expected to benefit each year from the two new projects.
Nov. 28, 2023
A new report from the real estate analysis firm Construction Coverage finds Arizona is now the 10th most expensive state for renters.
Nov. 22, 2023
This time of year, many cities and nonprofits encourage "healthy giving" to help unsheltered people.
Nov. 21, 2023
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