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And you thought Arizona’s desert was changing fast

Dubai makes us all feel like we’re standing still. A glimpse into an astonishing transformation in the desert.

Check out this video tour.

A little insight into what’s helping to fuel downtown Phoenix’s transformation

From the Arizona Republic, a summary of the build-out of the Phoenix’s Downtown Biotech Campus:

At build-out, the concept calls for nearly 6 million square feet of space, including mid- and high-rise research and education buildings. It even envisions possible changes to Arizona State University’s Mercado complex south of Van Buren Street. That area falls under city ownership in 2024.

Meanwhile, the state’s three public universities plan to ask the state Legislature for $470 million to build the next phase of the campus.

Now:
A. University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.

B. ABC1, a medical-research building used by ASU and UA.

C. Translational Genomics Research Institute.

What’s next:
D. Medical-education building.

E. Research building.

F. Parking and mixed-use building.

Down the road:
G. Multiple research buildings.

H. Hospital/outpatient.

I. Proposed changes to Mercado complex.

Phoenix tops second home destinations

Phoenix Business Journal, Cathy Luebke, New York magazine lists Phoenix among top second-home choices:

Phoenix is one of 11 cities touted as “Best Places to Live” in the current issue of Resident magazine.

“Phoenix residents enjoy low housing prices and fine weather,” the New York publication said in its review of top second-home locations.

The magazine also lists Santa Fe, N.M.; Boston; Atlanta; Louisville; Palm Beach, Fla.; Denver; San Juan, Puerto Rico; San Jose, Costa Rica; Minneapolis/St. Paul; and San Diego.

The magazine notes the ups and downs Phoenix area’s housing market, but says winter visitors continue to drive demand for luxury properties in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale and that bargains abound despite the rise in housing prices.

Maricopa is one of nation’s leading growth centers

From USA Today, this is an interactive chart (click the link for the interactive map) showing the population trends in the U.S. over the past six years ending 2006. No surprises here with Maricopa County one of the top growth centers in the nation, but like all things in life a picture is worth a thousand dry statistical words.

R11 loft townhomes now available in Garfield Historic near ASU

R11, the new urban loft townhomes located just east of 7th St on Roosevelt St., are getting the final touches and are now ready for move-in. Block construction, expansive windows, concrete floors and exposed surfaces help to define its modern appeal within this fast changing historic neighborhood. Offering great value including solid long-term investment potential with prices starting in the $250’s, R11 is within walking distance from ASU Downtown, the Biotech campus and the emerging Roosevelt Row area.

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