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Phoenix And Scottsdale Adopt Green Construction Code
It has been almost one month since the City of Phoenix adopted a voluntary green construction code to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in construction activities. A keystone of the code is that both new and old projects can achieve the green … Continue reading
Climate Denialism Raises Questions, Concerns
One phrase has been popping up all over the editorial columns and blogs in the last week — “climate denialism,” a phrase to earmark our own fear of change for the 21st century. It appeared early this week with Thomas … Continue reading
Congestion Is Back! But, Can We Outsmart It?
Americans started pinching pennies, driving less and forgetting about traffic during the recession. We became greener because we had to. Now with an economic recovery on the horizon traffic may be back. The Texas transportation institute released its 2010 Urban … Continue reading
Top 10 Green Building Trends to Watch in 2011
While we may have just begun 2011, many industry analysts predict that the green building and sustainability movement will rebound in 2011 in spite of the continuing economic difficulties in most developed countries. This overall trend runs counter to the … Continue reading
Will Arizona Ever Climb Aboard The High-Speed Rail System?
Last year, the Obama administration rolled out an ambitious $8 billion program to fund 21st century transportation via high-speed rail (HSR). U.S. Secretary of Transporation, Ray LaHood, said, “High-speed-rail will be our generation’s legacy.” This bold 21st century vision of … Continue reading
Green Homeowners Can Now Turn To Converted Shipping Containers
“Living Green” has gone vogue and so has finding new creative “out of the box” ways to do so. Next month, the forward thinking Phoenix-based development firm of UpCycle Living, led by Ashton Wolfswinkel and Jason Anderson, will break ground … Continue reading
Downtown Gilbert Mixed Use Project on Life Support
Phoenix (December 14, 2010) – The Gilbert Town Council has a big decision to make on Thursday with respect to the fate of a proposed downtown mixed use project. Continue reading
Ahwatukee Residents See Ray Of Hope For South Mtn Freeway Alignment
Phoenix (December 10, 2010) – Ahwatukee residents are not enamored with the current Loop 202 plan in which a freeway cuts through their community and South Mountain. Those plans can change if the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) Tribal Council decides in January to recommend a possible extension of Loop 202 on reservation land south of Ahwatukee Foothills. Continue reading
First Of Its Kind Land Swap Ends Battle Between Gilbert Charter School And SRP
Phoenix (December 10, 2010) – Who says that you can’t beat city hall? An effective group of Gilbert elementary school parents and residents took on that challenge…and won, with the cooperation of SRP.
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Homeowners Have To Pay HOA $5k Because They Asked A Few Questions
Phoenix (December 6, 2010) — Two homeowners from Mesa’s Sunland Village community questioned their homeowners association board about some of its actions and in return received a bill for nearly $5,000 from the HOA to cover its legal fees that were incurred to provide the answers. Continue reading
Valley Leaders Join Forces To Envision The Future West Valley
Over 100 Valley leaders convened on November 31, 2010 to develop a future vision for the West Valley in an exercise led by Leadership West. Leadership West is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization that convenes, educates and activates proven leaders in … Continue reading
2 Valley Treasures Will Receive A Little TLC
The Tempe City Council recently voted unanimously to move forward with plans to restore Papago Park and Mill Avenue. The Papago Park restoration plans focus on improvements to marketing and park amenities while Mill Avenue will receive some much needed clean-up and landscaping. Continue reading
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Fall Buying: What Do You Purchase? 