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Why Phoenix-Area Construction Is Ongoing Even During A Pandemic

Though restaurants, shops and other businesses have closed their doors amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still active construction sites all over the Phoenix area.

They are deemed "essential" by the Governor’s Office, but how are they operating safely during a pandemic that has pushed most people into their homes?

The Show spoke with Cheryl Lombard, the CEO of Valley Partnership, which is a trade association for the real estate development industry in the Valley. She explained why construction projects are continuing while much of the country is shut down.

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Lauren Gilger, host of KJZZ's The Show, is an award-winning journalist whose work has impacted communities large and small, exposing injustices and giving a voice to the voiceless and marginalized.