I recently read another interesting report from our friends at Arizona PIRG. This time, they are discussing the aging population in the Phoenix area, particularly the needs of elderly people to have access to affordable public transportation. As we mentioned recently, we have seen increased demand for affordable housing along the line. While the younger […]
Jack Shack For Lease at Tapestry On Central
So, you want to lease a rockin’ place to live in the PHX that is conveniently located near the light rail line? Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is, you can lease an awesome place ( yes, awesome ) at the Tapestry on Central for less than $2200.00 […]
Dump The Pump
Check out this press release from Valley Metro. We are all being asked to Dump the Pump on June 16th. Check out this interesting transportation info from the APTA and then read the release below. Arizonans asked to Dump the Pump on June 16 Save Money. Ride Transit. Phoenix, AZ (June 9, 2011) If fuel […]
AzFamily Helping in the Heat
So, it’s getting HOT outside, right? Have you ever taken a minute to think about how many people in Arizona are in need of basics like drinking water during the hot summer months? Well, thankfully, Carey Peña from channel 3TV and azfamily.com have introduced a very cool social media campaign designed to help many of […]
Luxurious Strokes For Luxurious Folks
What kind of home can a couple of million bucks buy? Well, around here, it’s usually pretty darn nice. Despite what some news outlets are reporting, not all of the news on the luxury home front is bad news. In fact, the rental market for luxury properties in the $10k per MONTH range is said […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – That’s A Wrap
This past week, METRO unveiled a new 2011 MLB All Star Game wrap on one of their trains. Justin Upton and Luis Gonzalez were on hand to introduce the new look for the upcoming All Star Game. The train is wrapped on the outside and is also the first train to have graphics on the […]
ASU Looking To Green Up
Arizona State University is looking for ways to encourage students to be more sustainable in their transportation choices. According to an article written by Emily Pomilio from ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the school is looking at new ways to reduce their carbon footprint. It’s not just students that are being […]
METRO To Provide Real-Time Information?
By and far, we are pretty darn positive around here when it comes to our friends at METRO light rail. The trains are nice, the service is reliable, and the benefits to our region have been many. If I were to pick a topic that seemed to annoy people about the Phoenix light rail system, […]
Boost For Affordable Living Near Light Rail
They say smart people know where to invest their money. In our current real estate market, people hear conflicting stories all the time. One article says we are stabilizing or even improving, the next says we have room to drop further. One thing that seems consistent is the old “location, location, location” saying that has […]
Mesa Light Rail Extension Info To Be Available To Public
The public is invited to come check out more information about the upcoming Mesa light rail extension. Here’s the scoop from METRO: Public meeting to review 30% design Design plans for the Central Mesa Light Rail Extension are 30% complete. The 3.1-mile extension will extend light rail on Main Street from Sycamore to Mesa Drive. […]