By Douglas C. Towne, Special to Arizona Republic

Roadside enthusiasts cruising U.S. Highway 60 through Wickenburg might think the La Siesta Plaza was an old-time commercial strip based on its vintage saguaro-shaped sign. But looks can be deceiving.

By Local First Arizona

In the development industry, roughly 13% of the workforce is female. Women in male dominated industries such as this face higher rates of workplace challenges such as stereotyping and fewer opportunities for mentorship, and often leave those jobs earlier than they otherwise would in more equitable fields. While 13% is the national average, Arizona is no exception.

By This Could Be Phoenix, Written by Jessica Hall

Ashley Harder, a community-focused developer, has been interested in neighborhoods — just like the Triangle — that make up the downtown core since she moved to Phoenix. From its proximity to downtown and accessibility to the rest of the Valley to its strong community of creative, talented people, many things make Triangle desirable.

By Java Magazine, Written by Jared Duran

The intersection of 3rd Avenue and Roosevelt is a well-traveled one. On the northeast corner stand some old haunts (Pita Jungle, Lola Coffee): northwest, the Fontenelle House Lofts (1912); southeast, apartments and offices; and southwest, a fenced lot promising something new.

By Rose Law Group Reporter, Written by Mike Sunnucks

Adaptive reuse developer Ashley Harder is embarking in a new redevelopment project in Phoenix.

Harder, who is principal and owner of Harder Development, is redeveloping a 66-year old commercial building at 14th Street and McDowell Road in Phoenix.

The project is called CLIO.

By Phoenix Business Journal, Written by Jan Buchholz

Many developers in Phoenix have gone out of business, left town or found a different business niche, but Ashley Harder is undaunted. The first-time developer is beginning her new career with a remodel of a historic commercial space at 335 W. McDowell Road in Phoenix.

By Phoenix Business Journal, Written by Mike Sunnucks

Kat Proffitt knows how many people perceive the Coronado area of Phoenix, along McDowell Road near 16th Street.

“They think it’s the ghetto,” said Proffitt, co-owner of Smooth Brew, a coffee shop at McDowell and 14th Street. “They think it’s dangerous.”

By Phoenix Business Journal, Written by Mike Sunnucks

She is the CEO and principal of Harder Development. Harder took two vacant buildings near Roosevelt Street and 11th Avenue and redeveloped them into a new commercial project.

Medical technology company Solera Health Inc. is leasing the building which is west of Seventh Avenue and Roosevelt Street.

By Bonohus VR

Harder Development unveiled their latest adaptive reuse project, Carline Center, in the historic F.Q. Story neighborhood. The event included building tours and a pop-up art exhibit titled 'Transforming Space', showcasing the works of Joe Holdren and Yuko Yabuki. Attendees were treated to refreshments and entertainment.

By Downtown Phoenix Journal, Written by Ashley Harder

As a downtown Phoenix developer who is invested in community building, infill projects and repurposing forgotten buildings, my heart is heavy to see the demolition of the historic St James and Madison Hotels in the warehouse district. The reason behind their destruction – to make way for a VIP surface parking lot for Phoenix Suns ticket holders – makes it even harder for me to swallow.

By Phoenix New Times, Written by Claire Lawton

Ashley Harder grew up around old buildings in Boston, and says she learned a lot from her sister, who currently redevelops big-city structures and neighborhood buildings in their hometown.

By Phoenix Business Journal, Written by Mike Sunnucks

Ashley Harder is working on a new adaptive reuse project along downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row. Harder is working on the Carline Center at the northeast corner of Roosevelt Street and 11th Avenue.

By So Scottsdale Magazine, Written by Michelle Glicksman

“It's a holistic approach to development where we manage acquisition to development, source our tenants, manage our property, and help supply them with assistance to be successful.”

On Saturday night, people of all ages gathered at 335 W. McDowell for a community event to help raise money for Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona. Art supplies provided by Calle 16 were available and several local artists were on hand to collaborate on painting a huge mural on site.

By Phoenix New Times, Written by Claire Lawton

When Ashley Harder moved to Arizona from Boston, she wasn't in the business of opening art galleries, connecting with the local food scene, or rehabilitating spaces -- she was selling cosmetics. Six years later, she's ditched her make-up gig in Scottsdale, moved to downtown Phoenix, and started her own business, Harder Development.