Does anyone know which Tempe project is this?

I believe that one.

https://azbex.com/planning-developme...nned-in-tempe/

Thanks Locolife! Not trying to get too off topic about Tempe but...

Wow that was entitled awhile ago and they still haven't moved dirt yet...it's like Tempe's Astra....just to compare down the street on Apache as soon as both those student housing projects were entitled the land was cleared and there are construction crews already starting on the foundations....

I would say X Tempe or Tempe Depot is moreso Tempe’s Astra. iirc this project is relatively new and caught us all by surprise since Devil’s Advocate is well and alive and there are so many other vacant lots available. The former two we’ve been waiting years for now with no movement.

Anyone attend the DVC meeting or RAA meeting last night? Both groups provided an update on the Firehouse RFP and wanted to learn of any new details that may have been shared

I was at DVC. The RFP for the firehouse has been awarded to Poolhouse Hospitality Concepts, the same folks behind Gadzooks, the Green Woodpecker, and Hugo's. As part of the RFP, they're suppose to develop a mid-priced restaurant that will be open three meals a day. The presenters suggested it would be distinct from their current restaurant lineup.

I asked if there was any concern that Poolhouse was spreading itself too thin with its recent expansion. My concern was motivated in part by Hugo's, which seems like an underutilization of a great building on First Street with a limited menu and a weird theme centered around a pink bear. The city staff assured me they thought Poolhouse could make the Firehouse work.

Thanks exit2lef!

So basically information that was already known and had been previously shared by me months ago. Man, either the developer or City is moving really slooooow on this (as expected).

I was hoping by this point we would at least have more concrete plans to share, including renderings.

This is the spot basically in Hance park right? Would be nice to have more activation there and a spot to eat and ideally grab a drink right by the park grounds.

The above post about underutilized space reminds me of another rant I have about town lake, why the hell don’t we have water front dining and drinking options. Hopefully the new complex on the southwest side of the lake adds it. It’s so underutilized for what it is.

I think that's exactly what the city wants to happen with this RFP. My comment about underutilized space at Hugo's wasn't about space sitting empty; it's more my frustration they've paired that old funeral home building on First Street with a generic, abbreviated menu of rolled tacos and enchiladas, making it kind of like just another Gadzooks. The previous occupant, Sin Muerte, was more distinctive with its vegetarian menu in a way that measured up to the distinctive space. I hope they get more ambitious with whatever they do at the firehouse.

I completely agree about Town Lake. Matt's Big Breakfast operated in a lakeside location for a few years but has since closed. On the other side of the lake, Obon was supposed to occupy a prime spot at the Watermark development, but that fell through. It would be great if someone could make lakefront dining work in Tempe.

My hopes are on The Pier and South Pier to make it happen, with an emphasis on the latter lol

Google Earth Downtown updated again! Looks about six months ago

I wish someone could make dining in Tempe work period.

I went to the new rooftop place at Omni this past week and while the views and hotel are gorgeous, it was overpriced nonsense. I really wanted to like it because there are so few spots I like in Tempe right now. But Lucero at Omni is going to be a corporate/conference-goer nothingburger.

My wife and I were looking for a nice place to have dinner in Tempe last weekend before a show at TCA. We've recently been to both Zu & Pocha and Cocina Chiwas and have enjoyed both. I briefly considered Lucero, but the vibe I got from the website and online reviews was exactly what you describe. We ultimately decided on Caffe Boa, which gets overlooked a lot because it's been around so long. I'm glad we went because the restaurant still seems strong after three decades.

Good tips, thanks

Yeah, there's still a gaping House of Tricks-sized hole in Tempe, but Boa might be the best alternative.

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers: You are really starting to see downtown fill out with each passing year.

Biltmore Towers

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/...-approval.html

Wow a 14 story office and 16 story residential/hotel tower is a huge addition to the area. I thought the original plan was a 10 story apartment.

Didn’t get much but got a few this weekend. Central Station is going to look awesome

https://i.imgur.com/h9sMvpW.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/NzNbiaj.jpeg//i....m/h9sMvpW.jpeg

Phoenix Adds Another Downtown RFP to the Redevelopment Mix
 

https://azbex.com/planning-developme...velopment-mix/
https://azbex.com/wp-content/uploads...Kinley-RFP.jpg

Link to RFP: https://solicitations.phoenix.gov/So...s/Details/1787