By Andy Medici | Phoenix Business Journal The federal Opportunity Zone program is undergoing a major transition in 2026, leaving businesses only a few more months to prepare for what’s ahead. The Opportunity Zone program, introduced during President Trump’s first term as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, by definition aims to “spur economic growth and job creation in low-income communities while providing tax benefits to investors. …
By Thomas Galvin, Maricopa County Supervisor and Rose Law Group Partner For The Arizona Republic Despite continued high costs and low supply, the housing affordability crisis has received either short shrift or lip service at the state level. This past year, Maricopa County leaders addressed residents’ concerns by overhauling its zoning ordinance, garnering national attention. Maricopa County achieves results on public safety, lowering taxes, fostering economic development and now, housing affordability. In my chairman’s address just …
By Angela Gonzales | Phoenix Business Journal Jordan Rose, a long-time zoning attorney and founder of Rose Law Group, said the modernized zoning ordinance cuts out the needless government regulations that lead to price escalation in the housing market and prioritizes AI infrastructure uses — addressing some critical issues. “I would bet that this new ordinance will be plagiarized and …
Congratulations to all! Main 45, Elliot Barkan Development’s 45-unit, townhome-style project located on 3.5 acres at the SWC of Sossaman Rd and Main St, has been selected as the winner in the category of ‘Best Site Plan” by Mesa Development Services. ’Excellence & innovation’ in the development of Main 45 “set a high standard” within the community, the city noted. Those achievements and …
Thomas Galvin, Maricopa County Board chairman, District 2 supervisor, Rose Law Group partner, and an Arizona Capital Times’ most powerful person, has informed Dealmaker about some major news surrounding the THIRD DRAFT of the county’s Zoning Ordinance: “This morning at 9:30, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will be addressing housing affordability as well as batter energy storage systems and data centers by voting on a complete …
By Monica D. Spencer | inMaricopa Pinal County’s Board of Supervisors last week unanimously approved a land-use amendment that would pave the way for a data center just south of Maricopa. It was the third data-center project the board approved Wednesday. The other two are located near Picacho Peak State Park and east of Stanfield. Tempe-based W Holdings plans to …
By Scottsdale Independent Scottsdale-based law firm Rose Law Group is expanding its roster with seven new attorneys and a development planner. Joining the team are land use attorney Alex Hosmar, real estate transaction attorney Seth Young, senior litigation attorney Elizabeth Fine, litigator Ally West, litigator Joshua Austin, family law practitioner Kelsey Fischer Maxwell, corporate and business attorney Alexander Harris, and …
By Justin Mathews | Pinal Post Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of 3,374-acre complex The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-3 on October 16 to recommend approval of the La Osa Project’s comprehensive plan amendment. The vote marks the first step in a multi-stage approval process for the massive Pinal County data center and gas-fired power plant …
By Citizens Portal The Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit allowing up to six residential units above street‑front commercial at 16740 East Avenue of the Fountains, a vacant 12,000‑square‑foot lot in the C‑2 (Intermediate Commercial) zoning district and within the planned shopping center and entertainment overlays. Staff told the commission the request is for six …
Photo via Scottsdale Leadership, Inc. Mayor DeMoss has a nice ring to it! That was the role taken on by Rose Law Group land use attorney Sam DeMoss last week,as she served as ‘Mayor for a Day” during a Scottsdale Leadership (SL) mock council in the city’s Council Chambers. The case: With SL class members split into the councilmembers and opposing and supporting neighbors, the mock council went through …
