Think of this issue of AZRE Magazine as a kind of time machine. Within its pages, we offer a glimpse of Arizona’s past, present and future in its’ commercial real estate industry.
We launch our coverage of Arizona’s Centennial celebration with the theme “Rising from the Desert: 100 Years of Infrastructure.” We rank the top 10 projects that have served the people of this state; projects that also informed the rest of the nation that Arizona was open for business. No. 1 on our list? Here’s a hint: “Get Your Kicks …”
The present is represented by our 6th Annual RED Awards, in which we recognize the most notable commercial real estate projects and the construction teams involved. It was my first exposure to these prestigious honors, and I was very impressed with the many incredible nominations.
Finally, this issue examines the future of the industry with our 2011 Annual Real Estate Outlook. We consulted with experts in the various sectors and hopefully have prepared a concise report. A few things we learned: Business attraction and job growth must improve, and Arizona must be a leader in the clean and renewable energy revolution.
Peter Madrid
Associate Editor
(602) 424-8844
peter.madrid@azbigmedia.com
Twitter: @Peter_Madrid
