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From news about a program to help people leaving homeless shelters to ways to stay cool this summer, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.
🔑 The city of Phoenix will rent about 50 apartments that it plans to sublet to people coming out of homeless shelters. (KJZZ)
💸 The recently enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act provides new incentives and penalties to nudge cities to build more affordable housing. (Arizona Mirror)
🥵 Having AC issues? Here’s where to find cooling centers and hydration stations in the Valley. (ABC 15)
🙄 While many of us struggle to afford housing, a new luxury garage condominium—aka, a place for rich people to store their vehicles—is coming to Scottsdale. (KTAR)
👷 Housing continues to pop up around TSMC in north Phoenix, including this four-story, 248-unit apartment complex. (The Copper Courier)
🌿 Do you grow mint at home? Here are some ways to use the herb to cool yourself down this summer. (Apartment Therapy)
😫 If you’ve dealt with “luxury” apartment property management … you’ll painfully relate to this video. (Instagram)
