Housing Articles

Why is alfalfa one of Arizona's biggest crops?

Sep 6, 2023 Three of the 5 Cs that traditionally made up Arizona's economy have to do with agriculture. So how is that industry doing as water gets scarce?

Arizona fares slightly better as high mortgages, low inventory hit home sales

Aug 26, 2023 The National Association of Realtors reported this week that existing home sales fell 2.2% from June to July, when 4.07 million homes were sold nationwide.

New Housing Project Aimed at Senior Living

Aug 23, 2023 Milagro on Oracle is the city’s first low income housing project in 10 years

New down payment assistance program offers hope for first-time homebuyers in Tucson

Aug 7, 2023 Funding is expected to last until the end of the year.

‘Very personal project’: Repurposed shipping containers provide alternative shelter for those experiencing homelessness

Jul 30, 2023 There is no lease or time limit for how long each resident can stay.

County tries to bridge "Affordability gap" for homes

Jun 23, 2023 Board funds 203 new and renovated units

The Buzz: An economic update for Southern Arizona and beyond

Jun 9, 2023 Economists say they see some slowing ahead for the area's economy, but belay worries of a recession

Room to boom: Pinal County housing grew at fastest rate in state

May 28, 2023 The number of housing units in Pinal County grew by an estimated 3.5% from July 2021 to July 2022.

New housing policy targets problem landlords by restricting voucher contracts

May 24, 2023 Tucson’s city council unanimously passed the new policy in hopes to resolve on-going incidents on properties that have high crime.

Homing Project plans Pallet shelters to address Tucson’s growing homeless population

May 21, 2023 The Homing Project is one of two nonprofit organizations in Tucson trying to address a growing unhoused population that is affecting cities across the state.

The Buzz: Battling the Urban Heat Island Effect in Arizona

May 12, 2023 The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?

Statewide, congenital syphilis cases are on the rise.

May 2, 2023 Healthcare professions say that this disease is one hundred percent preventable.

UA professor maps Tucson's racist covenants

May 1, 2023 Professor Jason Jurjevich joined city employees Friday afternoon to discuss the project.

Unmet need remains as Tucson increases housing services

Apr 7, 2023 According to a new report, Tucson has served nearly 1,600 unsheltered persons but the need remains high.

Arizona governor vetoes a bill to ban tents in public places

Mar 30, 2023 Senate Bill 1024 would have stopped anyone from erecting makeshift shelters on sidewalks, alleyways, streets, parkways and other public rights-of-way.

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