"Highland Metro Apartments: DESCO Affordable Housing, run by Dave Slattery, proposed renovating a 32-unit apartment complex at 912 W. Highland Ave., southeast of Camelback Road and 15th Avenue. It also wants to add a 32-unit complex to a 32-unit complex at 720 W. Coolidge St. near Seventh and Highland avenues. DESCO estimates costs will total $11.6 million, and it sought $1 million in credits. "Garfield Sacred Heart: DESCO Affordable Housing also wants to acquire and rehabilitate this property at 16th and Portland streets in downtown Phoenix's historic Garfield neighborhood. The 100-unit complex would house veterans, and development could cost 18.5 million. DESCO sought up to $2.5 million in tax credits." The Arizona Republic, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, page D2