News & Events
State of Housing in Arizona: Although construction increased, more people feeling priced out of housing
ABC15 | August 23, 2025
Phoenix ranked top in the nation for build-to-rent homes
Arizona Capitol Times | August 15, 2025
Arizona cost of living rises above U.S. average as housing shortage continues, report says
KJZZ - The Show | August 13, 2025
Arizona’s growing housing crisis the topic of newly released report
ASU News | August 12, 2025
Arizona’s cost of living rose above national average for first time, new report finds
ASU News | August 08, 2025
Events
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Past Events
A Panel Discussion on Arizona’s Construction Defect Liability Law
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: In person at Sundt Gallery, CAPLA, and online via Zoom
Join ARCHES and the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning for a timely panel discussion exploring the impact of Arizona’s construction defect liability laws. Experts from real estate, construction, and public policy will examine how current legislation affects housing production and affordability—and discuss potential reforms to better balance buyer protections with development costs.
This free event is open to the public and includes refreshments, courtesy of the ARCHES HUD grant.
Register for in-person or online attendance.
Housing as a Catalyst | Driving Community Transformation Through Affordability
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
You're invited to join us for Fall Planning Lecture on Thursday, August 28, 2025, featuring Brian Swanton, CEO & President of Gorman & Company. His presentation, "Housing as a Catalyst: Driving Community Transformation Through Affordability," will explore the powerful role affordable housing plays in creating lasting, positive change in communities.
Stay afterward to connect with fellow attendees during our networking session.
Scaling Shared Equity Homeownership Models to Grow Affordable Housing Supplies | Lecture by Meagan Ehlenz
Thursday, May 1, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Arizona’s housing crisis demands bold, scalable solutions. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Meagan Ehlenz as she explores shared equity homeownership (SEH) and its potential to expand long-term housing affordability across the state. This lecture will explore SEH models like community land trusts, assess their current impact in Arizona, and identify strategies to overcome key barriers to growth. Don’t miss this timely discussion on housing affordability and innovation. This event is free and open to the public.
Denver Metro’s Continued Housing, Jobs and Transportation Spatial Mismatch | Lecture by Carrie Makarewicz
Friday, April 4, 2025
Noon – 1 p.m.
An ARCHES and School of Landscape Architecture and Planning Lecture Series Event
Denver’s transformation into a "world-class city" brought economic growth—but also rising housing costs, transit challenges and air quality concerns. Join Dr. Carrie Makarewicz as she unpacks the region’s path and explores new reforms aimed at affordability and sustainability.
How Denver’s Growth Shaped Its Housing Crisis
Thursday, April 3, 2025
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Denver’s rapid growth has transformed its economy—but at what cost? Join us for a discussion with Dr. Carrie Makarewicz as she explores how land use decisions, housing policies and infrastructure investments shaped the region’s affordability crisis and transportation challenges. Learn how recent reforms aim to create a more sustainable future.
Exclusive Screenings: Fault Lines – A Documentary on the Housing Crisis
Join ULI Arizona and ARCHES for the limited Arizona screenings of Fault Lines, a powerful documentary exploring the national housing crisis and its policy implications on March 5 in Tucson, AZ and March 6 in Mesa, AZ. Stay for a panel discussion with director Nate Houghteling.
Register below for your seat.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 4:30-6:30
Register for Tucson Screening
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Register for Mesa Screening
Tackling Affordable Housing in the Valley
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2025, 5-6 p.m
Join us for an engaging conversation with Tempe Mayor Corey Woods as he addresses Arizona’s housing supply challenges, explores the success of the city’s innovative Hometown for All initiative, and discusses how the NLC/APA Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook is guiding locally-driven solutions, generously sponsored by APA Arizona and ARCHES.
Garages and Driveways: An Adaptable Neighborhood Infrastructure
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m
Join Dr. Deirdre Pfeiffer at CAPLA West, Room 220 at the University of Arizona, or via Zoom, as she discusses innovative uses of garages and driveways in single-family home environments.