I mean the perception is that Arizona is very "red". Not nearly as much as 20 years ago. Again, this is not a political rant as I prefer to be seen as red. But, regardless, to compare the tax burden between Washington and Arizona is absurd. Washington is much higher. Yes, there are some "red" options remaining but it's just smoke and mirrors and an effort for the "finalists" to ante up concessions to AMZ. They will pick a blue state for sure. Mark it down. And, frankly, I'm not sure it's a fair deal for the locality that they pick. But you can't really put a price tag on prestige can you?

Sure thing! I work nearby, so I can hop over before work sometime.

I appreciate it. I think the new "mall" has a lot of potential if they can land an anchor like Forever 21 or H&M for the college kids. Here's hoping the hotel and apartment towers come together smoothly.

Here is a picture of cranes

Cranes https://imgur.com/gallery/TACbX

Nice. :tup::tup:

Nice pic biggus.

Hi, folks. Just before sunset, I did some wandering and got some shots of the progress downtown. Let's start at the Arizona Center, which is being remodeled.

https://i.imgur.com/e7R3jCZ.jpg
An overview of the northwest side.

https://i.imgur.com/54q5E9L.jpg
Another angle

https://i.imgur.com/MJxfUFq.jpg
From ground level, same area

https://i.imgur.com/wu3LNy2.jpg
The new ceiling inside part of the Arizona Center

https://i.imgur.com/4jgi3RV.jpg
Let's see how The Stewart is coming along.

https://i.imgur.com/rEbdp14.jpg
There's a little bit more cladding on the parking garage walls. More vertical work on the seventh floor too.

https://i.imgur.com/tE85zA6.jpg
The Stewart is going to do a nice job of filling in the space between the Westard Ho and Portland on the Park (right)

https://i.imgur.com/JX6MeSk.jpg
The Link

https://i.imgur.com/1PHSG9H.jpg
There's a bit of vertical work at The Link so far

https://i.imgur.com/2gFcfB3.jpg
A closer look at the Link work

https://i.imgur.com/2AVjTde.jpg
Lastly, this is beginning work at The Churchill, a retail and restaurant space that will be in shipping containers. This is at First and Garfield.

Thanks, everyone.

What drone are you using?

Great shots!

Thanks. No drone. Just access to a parking garage. These are shot with a Canon 5D MkII and a 16-35 f/2.8 lens.

Ahhh - now that makes sense. The picture/field of view was too good for a consumer drone which is why I asked 😭

Fencing is finally up at 44th St north of Oak. Anyone know of any plans or renderings?

Hosting a bunch of clients at the Phoenix Open. Just booked a couple last-minute hotel rooms... Phoenix is close to being completely out of hotels this week!!!! The few hotels that still do have a few open rooms, are priced through the roof!


Sanctuary is asking $3,700 p/n (starting)
Four Seasons is asking for $2,500 p/n (starting)
Hotel Valley Ho, $819 (starting - though was able to book through Amex for $655)
W Scottsdale, $542 (starting)


Not just Scottsdale either. Downtown is essentially 100% booked. Nuts!

I know this is a "peak weak", but maybe it will help in determining how many of the new hotel projects get built.

fawd - p/n means per night? If so, DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Correct, per night!

That is great for the Phoenix hotel market! Just goes to show we need more rooms. Get going AZ Center! :cheers:

Can I own a hotel and overprice too? DAMN!!!!!!!!

Nothing is overpriced if people are willing to pay for it and it sells out! :D

When hotels advertise 4x-5x regular rates it often means they're sold out, they know that no one will pay the rate. The same thing happens in the car rental industry as well

Put your house on Airbnb.