Tucson ranks 3rd in US job growth
By Gabriela Rico Arizona Daily Star Sep 2, 2016 Tucson is among the top cities in the country for job growth, an analysis by a national economist shows. The city experienced a 4.2 percent increase in jobs between July 2015 and July 2016, Jed Kolko wrote in a Bloomberg article, citing data from the Bureau of […]
Tucson economy taking off in 2016
Logan Burtch-Buus, Inside Tucson Business Jun 10, 2016 From pre-recession highs to nearly historic lows, the healing process has been an arduous one at best for those living within the Tucson Metropolitan Region. While the past few years have resulted in steady yet nominal growth in the local economy, industry professionals recently expressed a sense of […]
Comcast marks grand opening of Tucson call center
Comcast celebrated the grand opening Thursday of its newly renovated 100,000-square-foot Center of Excellence call center in Tucson. “The state-of-the art facility will house more than 1,100 employees providing support for Comcast residential products and services, including Spanish-speaking employees who specialize in customer service online and through social media channels,” local economic development agency Sun […]
Tucson land market heats up as increased housing demand meets limited supply
There were 2,697 single-family residential permits issued in 2016, a 24 percent increase over 2015.
AARP Best Places to Live the Simple Life, Tucson
Tucson’s Mexican, Native American and frontier roots have mingled to create a mosaic all its own. by Sarah Mahoney, September/October 2009 issue It’s hard to pin down residents on what exactly is so mesmerizing about this desert town, just an hour north of the Mexican border. Maybe it’s the beautiful wilderness that rings the city, […]
Tucson becomes the first city in the United States to be recognized as a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy.
Tucson has been designated a World City of Gastronomy by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), becoming the first city in the United States to receive such a designation.
In Tucson, an Unsung Architectural Oasis
One of the city’s better-kept secrets is how often you can find significant examples of mid-20th century architecture. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/14/travel/in-tucson-an-unsung-architectural-oasis.html?_r=1
Houghton Town Center: Southeast Tucson’s Premier Community Center
From retail to services, Houghton Town Center is a community shopping center catering to the residents of Southeast Tucson, including Rita Ranch, Vail and Corona de Tucson. Located at the intersection of Houghton and Old Vail Roads, the 60+ acre project continues to evolve based on interest from national retailers, service providers and restaurants and […]
Community Facilities District Approved for Rocking K South
The 2,047 acre residential master planned development planned by Diamond Ventures, Inc. for 3,653 single family homes received unanimous approval from the Pima County Board of Supervisors to establish a CFD, Community Facilities District. The CFD will allow a taxing district to issue bonds over a period of 20 years as a means of reimbursing […]
373 Inverness Sold!
Diamond Ventures, Inc. is pleased to announce the sale of 373 Inverness within the Inverness Business Park. 373 Inverness was an 82,801 sf building with 100% occupied, multi-tenant / flex building within the southeast Denver submarket.