Hey ya'll, this was actually for the Neighborhood Association Commission tonight. A rep from one of the developers spoke to everyone seeking input on the vision they have for the site... let's just say it is very underwhelming in its current state. They have no intention to do anything with silos as they have deemed them too narrow (I blame this on a lack of creativity, why not shove in a microbrewery, restaurant, lounge, literally anything). Additionally, HUGE emphasis on keeping height to a minimum to keep current view vantage points and not disrupt the surrounding environment or the attention of the original structures as well. Nonetheless, they are literally begging for public comment and input, so I urge you all to please reach out to the developers, share your ideas and check the different commissions as the developer makes their rounds the next couple of weeks/months. They said they will be touching base frequently as they want to ensure it is something that resonates with the residents and the city. If you have time in the future, do attend and make your voices heard so we don't end up with a bowl of melted vanilla ice cream as the gateway to Tempe especially after so many failed RFPs.
ETA: DRC's meeting is next Tuesday where they will be presented to for the study session and discuss. Also 2050 Tempe General Plan is starting up so highly recommend attending that if anyone can!
Thanks for the update, I'll see if I can weigh in.
Pretty interesting packets for historical preservation commission review of 250 Rio, focusing on the treatment of the approach to the Ash Ave. Bridge abutment, as well as somewhat on the Tempe Beach Park stadium.
No - that's the SE corner of Rio Salado & Priest. The fencing is up for the project already. Unclear if it started or not. It will be an additional HQ building, of which there are currently 5.
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No - that's the SE corner of Rio Salado & Priest. The fencing is up for the project already. Unclear if it started or not. It will be an additional HQ building, of which there are currently 5.
The parking garage is already under construction. There's a crane (not a tower crane) and it looks like it's 3 stories on the portion that's being worked on as of yesterday.
That view from Papago Park is amazing! I do short hikes there about once every 2 weeks in addition to my weekly bike rides there. It's amazing how much it's changed in just the last few years.
That view from Papago Park is amazing! I do short hikes there about once every 2 weeks in addition to my weekly bike rides there. It's amazing how much it's changed in just the last few years.
Yeah, if anyone took a real camera out there the view of DT Phoenix is also pretty cool from Papago as well, I tried to get one with my phone as well but the lighting was pretty terrible and it looks grainy. My favorite view of DT PHX is still from South Mountain when you're around the Buena Vista parking lot near the top just need much better optical zoom than an old iPhone has haha.
I took one like that a couple months ago from Papago but I have no idea how to upload images on here so that's a slight problem
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Yeah, if anyone took a real camera out there the view of DT Phoenix is also pretty cool from Papago as well, I tried to get one with my phone as well but the lighting was pretty terrible and it looks grainy. My favorite view of DT PHX is still from South Mountain when you're around the Buena Vista parking lot near the top just need much better optical zoom than an old iPhone has haha.
- There must be an easement on the north portion of the lot which they're putting to pretty good use as surface parking for commercial. Good spot for retail there.
- Tempe just seems to be selling their service yard on that hard corner outright rather than going through a mind-numbingly stupid RFP process like Phoenix, and as a result is going to see a project that should deliver just fine and much faster than it otherwise could have.
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