Alex Bluth, Vice President at Menlo Group, represented American Leadership Academy on the purchase of land in Buckeye, Ariz.

Tempe, AZ (October 15, 2025) –Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that American Leadership Academy (ALA) will be opening a new campus in Buckeye, Arizona. Represented by Vice President Alex Bluth of Menlo Group, ALA recently purchased 40 acres of land located near the intersection of Broadway and Rainbow Roads in Buckeye. The site will enable the charter school to further its mission to provide quality education across the state.

Founded in 2009, ALA is a network of public charter schools serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade across Arizona, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Guided by its vision—Learn. Lead. Change the World!—ALA combines a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on character development, rooted in its core R.A.I.S.E. values: Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service and Excellence.

“This acquisition represents an exciting opportunity to bring ALA’s proven educational model to more Arizona families,” Bluth said. “We are honored to help secure a location in Buckeye, one of the fastest growing cities in the country, that will positively impact the community for generations to come.”

Bluth specializes in land and investment property transactions, leveraging market expertise and site selection strategies to help clients achieve long-term success. His work with ALA aligns with Menlo Group’s commitment to serving organizations that make a lasting difference in their communities.

“Menlo Group’s proven processes empowered the team at ALA as they identified and acquired the ideal site for their new Buckeye campus,” Bluth said. “We look forward to working with them on future projects.”

TUCSON, AZ (October 15, 2025) — The Chamber of Southern Arizona has formally endorsed Plan Tucson 2025, the City of Tucson’s updated General Plan, appearing on the November 4 ballot as Proposition 417. The Chamber’s Board of Directors voted unanimously in support of the measure, describing the plan as a forward-looking framework to guide the city’s next decade of growth, infrastructure, and economic development.

“We commend Mayor and Council for their vision in shaping Plan Tucson 2025,” said Joe Snell, President & CEO of The Chamber of Southern Arizona. “This plan lays the foundation for housing, transportation, water resiliency, climate preparedness, and economic growth. The Chamber supports this plan because it represents a roadmap to a more competitive and prosperous Southern Arizona.”

A Blueprint for Tucson’s Next Decade

Plan Tucson 2025 serves as the City of Tucson’s comprehensive general plan, outlining how the city will grow and invest over the next 20 years, with a ten-year review cycle. The update integrates dozens of area and departmental plans created since the last voter-approved plan in 2013, uniting them under a shared community vision centered on resiliency, equity, and innovation.

The plan is built around 14 goals and 190 policies, addressing everything from land use and housing affordability to transportation, climate adaptation, and workforce development. Key cross-cutting priorities—Governance, Equity, and Climate Resiliency—are embedded across all sections to ensure decision-making remains transparent, inclusive, and environmentally conscious.

Housing, Jobs, and Infrastructure at the Core

Among its most significant updates is a Future Growth Scenario Map, which identifies where Tucson should grow to meet projected population increases of roughly 24,500 residents by 2035. The map emphasizes housing near job centers, improved transportation corridors, and mixed-use development to promote accessibility and affordability.

Plan Tucson 2025’s focus on expanding workforce housing, protecting industrial corridors, and investing in infrastructure reflects a shift toward smart growth and economic stability.

“Plan Tucson 2025 sets priorities for the next decade of city growth and development—including land use, housing affordability, infrastructure improvements, workforce stability, and transparent governance,” the Chamber stated in a press release. “The plan’s focus on expanding housing near job centers will help stabilize Tucson’s workforce, and protecting industrial corridors will ensure the region remains competitive in attracting and retaining employers.”

A Collaborative Community Effort

The updated plan was developed over a three-year public engagement process that included more than 13,000 public comments, 18 working groups, and a series of community forums and surveys. That outreach helped refine the plan’s goals and identify areas for improvement—such as merging safety and wellness goals, clarifying economic priorities, and improving accessibility and implementation tracking.

Laying the Groundwork for a Resilient Tucson

The plan positions Tucson as a leader in sustainable urban growth, emphasizing water conservation, renewable energy, and climate adaptation while maintaining the city’s economic competitiveness. Implementation will be guided by performance indicators, budget alignment, and ongoing public participation to ensure accountability.

Business Leaders Urge a “Yes” Vote

“While Plan Tucson 2025 is a forward-looking blueprint for our city, The Chamber will be active in making sure the policies that stem from this align with business growth,” said Michael Guymon, Chief Advocacy Officer of The Chamber of Southern Arizona. “We urge voters to join the Chamber in saying YES on November 4 so that together we can deliver the housing, jobs, and infrastructure needed for Southern Arizona’s continued growth.”

If approved by voters, Plan Tucson 2025 will replace the current 2013 plan, providing a new roadmap for land use, housing, infrastructure investment, and economic opportunity—ensuring Tucson’s next decade of growth is both equitable and sustainable.

For more information about Plan Tucson, click here.

MESA, Arizona (October 15, 2025) – Todd Wood, CEO of Christopher Todd Communities, has been named a GlobeSt. 2025 Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate.

This recognition celebrates the top talent within the multifamily real estate sector. Recognized for their outstanding successes, the chosen Influencers stand out among their counterparts through solid track records, innovative approaches, and significant contributions to their company and/or the industry as a whole.

This honor shines a spotlight on the influential professionals who help shape the multifamily industry and create lasting impacts on the industry. A panel of industry experts selected the 2025 Influencers in Multifamily based on their professional accomplishments; how impactful their work has been; how dedicated they have been to furthering the industry; and how committed they have been to high ethical standards, service, and excellence.

“This year’s Multifamily Influencers reflect the dynamic forces reshaping the current housing market,” said Natalie Dolce, editor-in-chief of GlobeSt.com. “These honorees are pushing the industry forward; spearheading ambitious developments, advancing innovative housing solutions, and elevating standards for community-focused investment. The caliber of nominations underscores the sector’s remarkable depth of talent, and GlobeSt.com is proud to recognize those setting the pace for multifamily real estate now and into the future.”

Wood is being recognized not only for his trailblazing contributions as a developer in the build-to-rent (BTR) space, but also for his foresight in navigating the evolving real estate market through the strategic acquisition and turnaround of underperforming BTR communities across the country.

In a landscape shaped by changing capital flows, rising interest rates, and shifting renter preferences, Wood has demonstrated rare agility. Over the past two years, he has led Christopher Todd Capital in acquiring, rebranding, and repositioning distressed or overlooked BTR assets, improving both asset quality and the resident experience while protecting investor returns. Wood will be a speaker on a BTR panel this summer in New Orleans at Apartmentalize 2026, sponsored by the National Apartment Association (NAA).

The transition from purely ground-up development to opportunistic acquisition showcases his deep understanding of macroeconomic cycles and commitment to delivering smart growth without sacrificing the company’s operational or brand integrity.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by GlobeSt. at this pivotal time in our industry,” Wood said. “We’ve spent the past few years focused on turning around undervalued communities and proving that quality and consistency still win. I look forward to reentering the development side of the business soon – with new, innovative communities that reflect what we’ve learned – when the market is right.”

Christopher Todd Communities remains the only branded BTR cottage-style developments, known for its distinctive single-story homes with smart technology, private backyards, and a strong emphasis on lifestyle, security, and resident experience.

The 2025 Influencers in Multifamily Real Estate will be profiled in a feature article on GlobeSt.com on October 14. The chosen Influencers will also be recognized in a slide rotation
at GlobeSt.’s annual Multifamily Fall conference in Los Angeles on October 20, 2025.

For more information about Christopher Todd Communities, visit christophertodd.com.