Proposal to silence train horns seen as part of Tucson's transportation-hub goals

The long blast of train horns may soon be history in the heart of the Old Pueblo.

Rental properties like single-family homes going up in Tucson area

Developers of single-family-style rental homes have multiple projects underway around the city.

Interactive map: What's developing in downtown Tucson

Here's a closer look at what's under construction in downtown Tucson. Click on the push pins for details.

Cranes, cones, construction workers - downtown Tucson is coming back to life

Construction cranes swing overhead, police officers direct traffic and hundreds of construction workers hammer and drill away on multiple projects in downtown Tucson.

New round of Tucson foreclosures looks likely

A new wave of foreclosures could be on the horizon in the Tucson area, local mortgage counselors say.

Housing investors busy in Tucson as distressed properties hit market

In one out of every four households in Arizona, residents are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, a new national study shows.

Star 200: Southern Arizona's builders short on skilled workers

The recovery in the local construction industry could be dampened by a shortage of skilled workers, pushing up the price of commercial and residential developments, officials say.

FDA, distributor fight tainted cuke sales

A Southern Arizona produce distributor is working closely with the Food and Drug Administration to prevent further sale of salmonella-contaminated cucumbers, officials said Friday.

First tower west of UA set to get a 13-story neighbor

A second crane has moved in on North Park Avenue near the University of Arizona as construction begins on a new high-rise complex for students.

Tucson growth rated in bottom 10

Tucson is not a slick, corporate city.

Luxury goes on sale

It might be a Hollywood star, a shy athlete or a serenity-seeking CEO.

Casino Del Sol Resort is Tucson area's 2nd Forbes Four Star winner

The Tucson area now has a second resort designated a Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award winner.

Pima County housing showing recovery

Arizona's housing recovery is real and sustainable, a new national report says.

Tucson looking for a future as a distribution hub

Geography, cost and a new attitude.

Tucson looks to become a cargo transit hub

Geography, cost and a new attitude.

AZ, Sonora mayors look to get on the same economic page

Rothschild visits with Nogales, Ariz., Mayor Arturo Garino and Avondale Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers during a luncheon after the forum.

AZ, Sonora mayors look to get on the same economic page

NOGALES, Sonora - Saying the fates of the two states are entwined, Tucson's mayor led a group of Arizona mayors to Sonora Friday.

Bringing hope to Nogales

The mechanic dreams of an enclosed garage; the roadside taco vendor dreams of a permanent shop. The bread baker hopes to make wedding cakes one day and the bodega owner is saving for a refrigerator to add a butcher counter.

Huge student housing complex in Tucson fully leased before opening

A massive student-housing community under construction on Tucson's south side is fully leased and has a waiting list.

Tucson homeowner holds out as student housing engulfs property

A towering student housing complex engulfs his two modest houses.

Far Northwest Tucson new-home market hot

A housing boom along the Tangerine Road corridor accounts for nearly 65 percent of new home construction in northwest Pima County.

Grand Canyon U. expanding; TREO makes local pitch

Tucson is one of four sites being considered for a new Christian university.

Candlewood business hotel to rise near River and La Cholla

Construction on a new Tucson hotel is set to begin within weeks on River Road near La Cholla.

Homes-business complex to span 3 miles along border

Nogales, Sonora's first master-planned community has residents flocking to the affordable-housing development, creating a critical mass that is now attracting retail and industrial investment.

New Tucson hotel to cater to business travelers

Construction on a new Tucson hotel is set to begin within weeks on River Road near La Cholla.

US-Mexico pricing agreement expected to hit fast food first

Tomato growers, distributors and brokers in Santa Cruz County are bracing for price increases and possible layoffs in the wake of a new pricing agreement.

STEPping out

One businessman imagines a Latin rock star singing with his microphone. Another pictures an Australian beauty with his temporary tattoo emblazoned on her shoulder. Still another imagines a rocket in China with its pressure being monitored and controlled by his device.

Status quo expected in real estate here in '13

The stabilization of Tucson's nonresidential real estate market in 2012 is expected to continue this year, local brokers say.

'Grandfamily' housing under construction in S. Tucson

Learning to parent again can be daunting, especially when coupled with failing health and fixed incomes.

'Flip This House' coming to town

House flipping is back, and the Tucson market is being touted as prime for the practice.

Real estate buy in city is a first for O'odham

The Tohono O'odham Nation has made its first real estate investment within Tucson's city limits.

Building, financial sectors lead growth in AZ, but lack of diversity is a problem

The construction and financial industries in Arizona are helping lead job growth in the state, a national economist said Wednesday.

Forecast: Housing prices to increase

Suppressed homeowners will create demand for new housing this year, which will lead to increases in both home prices and rental rates, a national economist predicts.

Desde Guaymas nuevo método de matemáticas

Martha Castro, 14, (der) y Humberto Tovar, 15, (izq) estudian un problema. Los estudiantes dicen que este método para aprender les ha hecho ver la relevancia de las matemáticas.

Desde Guaymas nuevo método de matemáticas

Con este entrenamiento posiblemente los estudiantes podrían conseguir trabajos en la creciente industria aeroespacial del Sur de Arizona y Sonora.

Desde Guaymas nuevo método de matemáticas

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Two Tucson retail centers are sold

Two longtime retail centers in Tucson have been sold to investors.

More avoid foreclosures locally; short sales are key

For the first time since the Great Recession, the number of Tucson-area homeowners who avoided foreclosure increased in 2012.

Nonprofit pays $17.85M for east-side office cluster

An office complex on Tucson's east side has been purchased as an investment property by a California nonprofit group.

Tucson office complex sells for $17.8 million

An office complex on Tucson’s east side has been purchased as an investment property by a California nonprofit group.

Pima housing experts upbeat

A stable year for Pima County's housing market is fueling optimism about continued recovery in 2013.

Math method gets Tucson attention

Humberto Tovar, 15, left, and Martha Castro, 14, center, work on their geometry lesson at a middle school in Guaymas, Sonora.

Math method gets Tucson attention

Former Ford Motor Co. engineer Nahum Correa developed the MetroMatemáticas program, which uses metrology and manufacturing tools to teach algebra, geometry and calculus.

Math method gets Tucson attention

Former Ford Motor Co. engineer Nahum Correa developed the MetroMatemáticas program, which uses metrology and manufacturing tools to teach algebra, geometry and calculus.