PHOENIX-Military airports will have more say about the type of development that occurs in the surrounding vicinity, with the enactment of a bill signed by the governor yesterday. The new law is aimed at saving Luke Air Force Base.

PHOENIX-New commercial development has returned to the Salt River area of Phoenix, thanks to a $80-million restoration project. The first major developer to buy into the project has purchased at 33.8-acre parcel for $3.2 million.

PHOENIX-Another corporate giant has selected the north Phoenix area near the soon-to-be-completed Loop 101 to lease office space.

PHOENIX-An aging apartment complex in south Scottsdale, just blocks from Scottsdale Road, sells to out-of-state investor for $4.9 million, or $46,000 per unit.

PHOENIX-The sell off of Montgomery Ward stores in the Valley continues, with Sears announcing that it is buying two Wards stores, one in Phoenix and one in Glendale.

PHOENIX-Locally based Plaza Cos. sets plans for construction of two big medical campuses and the acquisition of a third property.

PHOENIX-Report by Meyers Group says permits are up nearly 14% from a year ago, but sales have slowed.

PHOENIX-City leaders in the suburb of Surprise consider deal to build a $45-million spring training facility for the two baseball teams, both of which currently train in Florida.