My View: Phoenix hypocrisy looks to prevent Tempe success
202203.07

My View: Phoenix hypocrisy looks to prevent Tempe success

In this Phoenix Business Journal guest column, the former mayor of Tempe says that the objections coming from the city of Phoenix regarding the proximity of the Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena to Sky Harbor Airport are unjustified. By Hugh Hallman – Contributing writer Feb 25, 2022 Over the past several months we have heard in…

202202.11

‘We’re at the precipice’: Why this business group is taking on NIMBYism in metro Phoenix

This Arizona Republic article by Catherine Reagor does an excellent job showing how Arizona needs to move quickly to keep the state’s growing affordable housing problem from becoming an economic-development problem: At least 30 apartment developments stalled or were shelved across metro Phoenix in 2021 due to not-in-my-backyard-ism, zoning issues and political backlash. That’s an…

Legends of Law: Wendy Riddell
202201.27

Legends of Law: Wendy Riddell

Our managing partner, Wendy Riddell was featured in the final issue of Commercial Executive Magazine, Globe Corporation, as a Legends of Law. Read the full article

Carvana to expand headquarters in Tempe as it expects to add 1,000 more employees
202112.30

Carvana to expand headquarters in Tempe as it expects to add 1,000 more employees

“Carvana’s online platform for purchasing, financing and selling used cars has become particularly attractive for customers given the challenges and hardships created by the Covid-19 pandemic,” said zoning attorney Wendy Riddell. “Carvana’s business continues to thrive and grow, and as such, it is seeking to expand its presence in Tempe with this proposal for a…

Valley Attorney Wendy Riddell Finds Harmony on Horseback
202111.09

Valley Attorney Wendy Riddell Finds Harmony on Horseback

As the founding and managing partner of the legal firm Berry Riddell, which specializes in all areas of real estate, including development and construction, transactions and leasing, finance, litigation and more, Wendy Riddell is one of the Valley’s top-rated attorneys.    The Phoenix native began practicing law in 1998. “I was fortunate to be hired right…

The density and apartment debate continues as Scottsdale cracks top 10 list of priciest US cities for renters
202111.04

The density and apartment debate continues as Scottsdale cracks top 10 list of priciest US cities for renters

AZCentral Scottsdale native and zoning attorney John Berry, who works on many of the apartment projects brought before council, said residents are “justifiably concerned” about the quality of projects approved in their neighborhoods while “elected officials are also committed to ensuring higher quality projects in Scottsdale than you might see in other communities.” Housing experts say renters…

Mesa City Council Green Lights AirPark 202
202109.02

Mesa City Council Green Lights AirPark 202

The AirPark 202 project will be built on 100 acres on the southeast corner of Warner and Sossaman roads in Mesa, just north of the Loop 202 and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Before moving forward on the project, which is being developed by Las Vegas-based LaPour Partners and Scottsdale Investment Management, City Council had to…