Brad Jannenga buys two historic buildings in downtown Phoenix Warehouse District
I'm glad that at least one of these rehabbed warehouses will be mixed-use and include some sort of retail (restaurants/bars). Hopefully the trend on Jackson St continues...
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The vision for a downtown grocery store takes shape
More news on the Fry's Grocery Store...don't think these tidbits or renderings have been shared yet. Wish office tower would be taller but these new renderings look good (sorry but wasn't able to link them)
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This is nice:
“When I say high density, we’re literally building from property line to property line on this thing,” he said. “It will be completely four-sided architecture.” |
That's encouraging that they've not finalized anything yet because this is what's being touted on Block 23:
http://pdf.leeazmail.com/pdfs/Block%2023.jpg |
I just hate that they are walling it off and missing an opportunity to create flow linking cityscape and Colliers Center together.
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PHX Grocery Vision Takes Shape
This article calls for high-rise residential, despite the 'short' renderings that were released.
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Maybe only one corner will be short?? Still there seems to be demand for new class A downtown don't know why they cant build a 15-20 story tower. |
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Wasn't there a guy who posted here a few years ago that Golub (I think that's what the name was) was planning an office tower on that spot where the frys was going to be built. He mentioned the residential as well and that he saw the renderings which showed a unique tower with a nice crown. It's a shame if we don't get more office space on that lot.
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Still seems like there would be more of a demand for office space. Maybe there will be, or people will come forward as this project progresses and they'll add additional space. |
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Historic 'Psycho' building in Phoenix slated for condos
New AZ Central article on the proposed development
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/...otel/85846184/ |
NY Times on Downtown
NY Times article on Phoenix efforts to build up downtown and attract tech companies.
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/06/19...ww.google.com/ Nothing particularly new for those that follow this stuff daily but a generally positive article. |
For the most part, Santos indulges in a lot of stereotypes and backhanded compliments, but this statement seems too boosterish: "These days, there is hardly an empty lot left in the city’s core..."
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Phoenix approves sale of historic downtown 'Psycho' building
Brenna Goth, The Republic | azcentral.com
Phoenix will sell a historic downtown landmark — made famous by its appearance in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "Psycho" — to be converted into condos, shops and restaurants. Crescent Bay Development Services LLC will buy the 1915 Barrister Building and adjacent land for $2.28 million under the plan approved 8-1 by the City Council on Wednesday. Councilman Jim Waring voted against the proposal for the city-owned site at Central Avenue and Jefferson Street. The project, called Jefferson Place, is the second approved by the city to preserve the historic, vacant building that was once the tallest in the state. Previous plans for the site fell through last year, prompting the city to request new proposals. Jefferson Place will include at least 88 condos in the six-story tower as well as two new buildings. Developers will preserve the original brick facade on the iconic building, which was once the Jefferson Hotel and later converted into office space. Phoenix bought the building in 1990 and has left it vacant since 2010. No one spoke against the project at the meeting, though the city previously received multiple concerns, including complaints from rival bidders who said they offered to pay more for the building. The Rev. Jarrett Maupin, a Phoenix activist, said he sent a letter to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Wednesday saying the agreement's "paltry" purchase price could violate state gift clause laws. Maupin said he is acting as a community member. City Attorney Brad Holm called Maupin's claim "frivolous" at the council meeting. Nick Wood, the attorney representing the approved project, said his client “followed the rules." Under a previous redevelopment effort in 2014, Phoenix selected P.B. Bell Cos. and Davis Enterprises to convert the site into multifamily housing. That team also would have protected the Barrister Building facade as part of a 114-unit rental and commercial project. The city agreed to give the development a tax break for up to 25 years. The City Council extended the developer’s deadline to buy the building last summer but was notified the project would not go through. |
Interesting presentation on central Phoenix housing affordability, commuting patterns, and income levels:
https://youtu.be/3KGcfmmU6O8?t=13m |
A 3,000 Sq ft high end grocery with a coffee shop is opening in skyline lofts. They will be serving Lola coffee but not run by Lola.
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I know people.
I can't share any more info except that you should see more prior to the end of summer. |
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