PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA – Pima Animal Care Center is teaming up with local shelters and rescues to hold a County-wide adoption event at the locations of each participating rescue organization April 15-16.

Local shelters and rescues, like PACC, are experiencing unseasonably high census numbers. For example, PACC has been in Code Red or Code Orange since July 2021, meaning that the shelter is running out of places to put pets.

Monica Dangler, Director of Animal Services at Pima Animal Care Center, hopes to highlight that Pima County is full of pets in need of foster homes and/or adoptive homes.

“On any given day, PACC has around 600 pets at the shelter, along with 1,200 in foster care,” she said. “Plus, the shelter takes in anywhere from 50 to 100 pets every day. This doesn’t even include the number of people who are rehoming their pets. Pima County is full of pets that need homes.”

Among the groups participating:

• The Animal League of Green Valley
  April 15-16
  1600 West Duval Mine Rd., Green Valley
  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary
  April 15-16
  5278 E. 21st St.
  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Humane Society of Southern Arizona
  April 15-16
  635 W. Roger Road
  noon to 7 p.m.
• Southern Arizona Cat Rescue
  April 16
  PetSmart at 4374 N. Oracle Rd.
  11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Pima Animal Care Center
  April 15-16
  4000 North Silverbell Road
  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

People can stop by any of the locations to participate.

Thousands of pets will be up for adoption. The adoption prices and hours will vary at each location. The goal is to find homes for 400 pets over the weekend.

At PACC, all pets will have $0 adoption fees. A $20 licensing fee may apply to adopted dogs.

For the first time since COVID restrictions began in 2020, The Hermitage will be offering same-day adoptions, no appointments necessary, and walk-ins welcome. The Hermitage hopes that opening up the shelter will help open some hearts and get some feline friends adopted. Hermitage will have adoptions both days, April 16 and 17, 10 am-5pm.

On April 16, The Hermitage will be getting in the Easter spirit by hosting an “Adoption Eggstravaganza.” The event will feature games, activities, food, and an egg hunt for kids. Follow them on social media and visit www.hermitagecatshelter.org for more info about the event. Fill out the adoption application now to get preapproved and be entered to win a prize.

Summertime is the busiest time of the year for shelters and rescues across southern Arizona. There are a number of reasons for this. Pets are breeding more during the warmer months. More pets tend to escape while their families are on summer vacation. Plus, some locations, like PACC, are managing cases involving overwhelmed caregivers and hoarders.

People who want to help but cannot adopt or foster pets can make donations to the participating locations via their websites or in person. Financial donations always go further, but area shelters and rescues could also use pet food, toys, treats, blankets, towels, and other pet care items.

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PHOENIX ARIZONA — Decron Properties has acquired Ascent at Papago Park, a 270-unit garden style multifamily asset in Phoenix, AZ. It is the first of two acquisitions that the Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm will close in the next 30 days for a total of $235.5 million.

Located at 4950 E Van Buren St. just north of Tempe, Ascent at Papago Park offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans spread across 14 two- story residential buildings.

Decron will undertake a two-phase capital improvement program. In the first phase, the firm will focus its attention on upgrading the common areas and amenities to provide residents with Class-A living environment. They will also make any needed repairs or upgrades to the property’s infrastructure, which was built in 2007. In the second phase of the plan, Decron will initiate an extensive renovation of all units including installation of updated cabinetry, countertops, and appliances, making Ascent at Papago Park competitive with newer and more expensive inventory in the market.

“We are taking a systematic approach with our renovation strategy that will provide us with sustained growth,” said Decron CEO David Nagel.  “We’re confident the market’s strong fundamentals will provide long-term viability for our properties, and our ability to meet or surpass our investment goals.”

Since May 2021, Decron has built a sizeable multifamily portfolio in Phoenix, which will total nearly 2,100 units with the closing of the second property at the end of April. Both properties are mid-2000 vintage and are located in submarkets where occupancy rates are averaging anywhere from 97 to 99 percent. The continued influx of new residents into the Phoenix MSA, has led to the pent up demand for living space creating as much as 20 percent in rent premiums as units turn.

Decron will leverage its market knowledge to operate as efficiently as possible. Having a large portfolio of assets creates economies of scale and the ability to appeal to a larger pool of renters. This diversity of assets allows renters different options depending on their specific location preference and budget, according to Nagel.

After acquiring approximately $600 million of assets in Phoenix in 2021 over the course of just eight months, Decron believes these early acquisitions can provide momentum toward even greater investment activity in 2022.

Decron Properties (https://www.decron.com/) is one of the largest privately owned real estate firms in California with 2022 revenues projected to be in excess of $250 million. Decron’s portfolio includes approximately 9,400 apartment units and 1 million square feet of office and retail centers throughout California, Washington and Arizona.

TUCSON, ARIZONA — Highlighted this week is 57,209-square-foot ground lease of commercial space at 13360-13410 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way in Vail for McDonald’s handled by Aaron LaPrise with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR and Brian Harpel with Velocity Retail Group, Tucson.

The following leases were submitted to the Real Estate Daily News for the Tucson Lease Report from March 28-April 1, 2022.

GROUND LEASE – 13360-13410 E MARY ANN CLEVELAND WAY, VAIL, AZ
McDonald’s USA, LLC negotiated a 20-year ground lease with Vail-SSC, LLC, for 57,209-square-feet of restaurant space, Parcel 3, located within the Vail Safeway Shopping Center, 13360-13410 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way in Vail. Aaron LaPrise, Principal, and Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. Brian Harpel, with Velocity Retail Group, Tucson, represented the tenant.  

INDUSTRIAL – 6760 S LISA FRANK AVE., TUCSON
Ralph’s Transfer Inc. leased 30,000-square-feet of industrial space at 6760 S. Lisa Frank Ave. in Tucson, from Greenbean Investments LLC. Robert C. Glaser, SIOR, CCIM, Principal, and Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. Mark Irvin with Mark Irvin Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC, represented the tenant.  

INDUSTRIAL – 6363 S COUNTRY CLUB RD., TUCSON
Arizona Theatre Company leased 22,560-square-feet of industrial space from 6363 S Country Club, LLC. This new space, located in the Tucson International Business Center, 6363 S. Country Club Rd., Suite 101 in Tucson, will house the production shop where sets are built, costume inventory is stored, and the home offices for administration. Founded in 1966, Arizona Theatre Company is the professional theatre of the State of Arizona and the only member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) in the country that produces in two cities. ATC produces at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson and the Herberger Theatre Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Cushman & Wakefield |PICOR Principals and Industrial Specialists handled this transaction. Paul Hooker, SIOR, represented the landlord; Robert C. Glaser, SIOR, CCIM, represented the tenant. 

INDUSTRIAL – 2155 N FORBES BLVD, STE 104, TUCSON
Trane U.S. Inc. renewed their lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 16,795-square-feet of industrial space at Broadbent Business Center, 2155 N. Forbes Blvd., Suite 104 in Tucson. Robert C. Glaser, SIOR, CCIM, Principal, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. 

INDUSTRIAL – 2165 N FORBES BLVD., STE 107, TUCSON
Trane U.S. Inc. renewed their lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 11,520-square-feet of industrial space at Broadbent Business Center, 2165 N. Forbes Blvd., Suite 107 in Tucson. Robert C. Glaser, SIOR, CCIM, Principal, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. 

INDUSTRIAL – 1700 S 6TH AVE., TUCSON
Tucson Auto Body Parts, LLC sublet 7,528-square-feet of industrial space from Freedom Auto Group, LLC, located at 1700 S. 6th Ave. in Tucson. Ron Zimmerman, Principal, and Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the sublessor in this transaction. 

INDUSTRIAL – 245 S PLUMER AVE, TUCSON
CopperZap LLC renewed their lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 3,600-square-feet of industrial space at Commerce Plaza, 245 S. Plumer Ave., Suite 8, and 9-10, in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, Andrew Keim, and Molly Mary Gilbert with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction.  

INDUSTRIAL – 2430 W RUTHRAUFF RD., TUCSON
Double Barrel Appliance, LLC leased 2,100-square-feet of industrial space at Ruthrauff Commerce Center, 2430 W. Ruthrauff Rd., Suites 104, 106 & 108 in Tucson, from Pegasus Tucson Owner, LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists, represented the landlord in this transaction. Michael Coretz with Commercial Real Estate Group of Tucson, LLC, represented the tenant.  

OFFICE – 4500 E SPEEDWAY BLVD., TUCSON
Arizona Coalition for Change renewed their lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 1,600-square-feet of office space at Midway Business Park, 4500 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 8 in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, Andrew Keim, and Molly Mary Gilbert with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction.  

OFFICE – 7290 E BROADWAY BLVD., TUCSON
Copper Valley Primary Care, PLLC leased 1,590-square-feet of office space at 7290 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 178 in Tucson, from Swan Court, LLC. Molly Mary Gilbert and Ryan McGregor, Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. 

OFFICE – 2980 N CAMPBELL AVE., TUCSON
Mikel Espeland leased 1,437-square-feet of office space from DSW IREIF Tucson Retail Owner, LLC, located in the Campbell Plaza Office Building, 2980 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 140 in Tucson. Ryan McGregor and Thomas J. Nieman, Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in the transactions. Bruce Suppes and Jimmy Cornish with CBRE, represented the tenant.  

RETAIL – 3250 N CAMPBELL AVE., TUCSON
S Spa leased 1,411-square-feet of retail space from Campbell 7 LLC, located in Campbell Square, 3250 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 110 in Tucson. Aaron LaPrise, Principal and Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, handled this transaction.   

INDUSTRIAL – 3720 S PARK AVE, TUCSON
Community Medical Services Arizona-Private, LLC leased 1,200-square-feet of industrial space from CRE Higley Park, LLC, located in Gateway Industrial Park, 3720 S. Park Ave., Suite 605 in Tucson. Ron Zimmerman, Principal, and Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction.  

RETAIL – 5303 E SPEEDWAY BLVD., TUCSON
Forage Hair Co leased 1,200-square-feet of space at 5303 E. Speedway Blvd, in Tucson, from HLF Properties, Inc. Andy Seleznov, CCIM, Retail Specialist, and Ryan McGregor, Office Specialist, with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. Andreas Castillo with Volk Company, represented the tenant. 

OFFICE – 8567 N SILVERBELL RD., TUCSON
Continental Realty Arizona, LLC leased 1,190-square-feet of office space at 8567 N Silverbell Rd., Suite 201 in Tucson, from Namaki Living Trust. Molly Mary Gilbert, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant in this transaction. Craig (Rodney) Finfrock with Commercial Retail Advisors, LLC, represented the landlord. 

INDUSTRIAL – 3925 E 29TH STREET, TUCSON
Action Yard & Tree, LLC renewed their lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 815-square-feet of industrial space at Midpoint Business Plaza, 3925 E. 29th St., Suite 403 in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, Andrew Keim, and Molly Mary Gilbert with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. 

OFFICE – 1200 N EL DORADO PLACE, TUCSON
Adoption Solutions of Arizona renewed their lease with El Dorado Ventures, LLC for 783-square-feet of office space at El Dorado Square, 1200 N. El Dorado Place, Suite B-260 in Tucson. Molly Mary Gilbert, and Thomas J. Nieman, Principal, Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. 

OFFICE – 2262 W MAGEE RD., TUCSON
OR Locksmith leased 458-square-feet of office space at Magee Center, 2262 W. Magee Rd., Suite 3 in Tucson, from MJ 96 LLC. Molly Mary Gilbert, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. 

OFFICE – 1200 N EL DORADO PL, TUCSON
Mark Monier dba Monier Insurance renewed their lease with El Dorado Ventures, LLC for 275-square-feet of office space at El Dorado Square, 1200 N. El Dorado Place, Suite D-430 in Tucson. Thomas J. Nieman, Principal, and Molly Mary Gilbert, Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. Mark Monier with Monier Realty and Insurance, represented the tenant. 

OFFICE – 1955 W GRANT RD., TUCSON
5 Star Appliance Repair LLC leased 189-square-feet of office space at West Grant Centre, 1955 W. Grant Rd., Suite F in Tucson, from WestGrant Investors, LLC. Molly Mary Gilbert, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented both parties in this transaction. 

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