Tempe Development Thread - Page 577

exit2lef · #**11521** Posted **Oct 27, 2023, 5:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by BurjKhalifa2Builder

Cafe Boa is all there is left it feels like, and that's not even that upscale (love it though).

Don't forget Alter Ego and Terra Tempe, two semi-upscale hotel restaurants that have recently opened in downtown Tempe.

azsunsurfer · #**11522** Posted **Nov 10, 2023, 8:41 PM**

Looks like the developer who is doing the MOBs for NOVUS went live for their lease listing. Some massing models in the brochure....and looks like they are going with the senior living building as opposed to a hotel since discussed at the ABOR meeting. It's a shame that the south side of Rio Salado will be a row of surface parking lots like Rio Yards further east....I think it's because of the power lines if I am not mistaken.

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/391-...e-AZ/29555038/

muertecaza · #**11523** Posted **Nov 14, 2023, 6:27 PM**

Latest Tempe development updated:

https://www.tempe.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=86321

La Victoria Apartments, more 4+1 apartments on a portion of the big vacant lot on the NEC of 101/Apache have applied for a building permit. That's the biggest remaining vacant lot on Apache in Tempe, so glad to see it being developed. Also happy that it's only a portion of the total vacant area there so that eventually there is some variation when the rest is developed. It's not my biggest, concern, but the step-down to lower intensity housing on the north end where they meet the neighborhood is also well done.

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocum...31294871665662

211 E. 7th St. (next to A+mosphere, mid-block between Forest and College) also was fully approved. It looks similar to A+mosphere and Oliv. The retail in A+mosphere (Rusty Taco, Pokeworks, Happy Joe Coffee) is filled out and seems pretty busy when I walk by, so 7th St. continues on the up and up.

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocum...77064146820161

combusean · #**11524** Posted **Nov 14, 2023, 6:54 PM**

I like how these monotonous projects make me question the value of the height limit downtown but at the same time appreciate it. I wonder how much would get built at all if Tempe allowed taller buildings.

CA7 · #**11525** Posted **Nov 14, 2023, 8:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by muertecaza

Latest Tempe development updated:

https://www.tempe.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=86321

La Victoria Apartments, more 4+1 apartments on a portion of the big vacant lot on the NEC of 101/Apache have applied for a building permit. That's the biggest remaining vacant lot on Apache in Tempe, so glad to see it being developed. Also happy that it's only a portion of the total vacant area there so that eventually there is some variation when the rest is developed. It's not my biggest, concern, but the step-down to lower intensity housing on the north end where they meet the neighborhood is also well done.

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocum...31294871665662

211 E. 7th St. (next to A+mosphere, mid-block between Forest and College) also was fully approved. It looks similar to A+mosphere and Oliv. The retail in A+mosphere (Rusty Taco, Pokeworks, Happy Joe Coffee) is filled out and seems pretty busy when I walk by, so 7th St. continues on the up and up.

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocum...77064146820161

Soooo they're building something that looks nearly identical to Atmosphere.... right next to Atmosphere?

azsunsurfer · #**11526** Posted **Nov 15, 2023, 9:10 PM**

https://app.oxblue.com/cameras/6cd0f...rkingStructure

They've started going vertical on the new Herberger residence hall/ classroom space.

combusean · #**11527** Posted **Nov 15, 2023, 9:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by CA7

Soooo they're building something that looks nearly identical to Atmosphere.... right next to Atmosphere?

Yes... which isn't a bad thing altho a flattened, short skyline is nothing to be proud of. The 300' height limit is coincidentally the same as San Jose's...

CA7 · #**11528** Posted **Nov 15, 2023, 10:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by combusean

Yes... which isn't a bad thing altho a flattened, short skyline is nothing to be proud of. The 300' height limit is coincidentally the same as San Jose's...

It's definitely what you do with it, San Diego does have a little more wiggle room with a 500' height limit but still it is limited and they have managed to make the skyline look beautiful nevertheless. The waterfront certainly helps but we also have Tempe Town Lake to add to ours as well.

https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/...Fjim-grant.jpg

somethingfast · #**11529** Posted **Nov 16, 2023, 1:48 PM**

300' is just not tall enough to look impressive is the bottom-line. 500 feet does the trick. San Jose looks like Phoenix which looks like Wilmington, DE and Richmond, VA. Short and boxy but definitely not foxy. Maybe we'll get that Astra thing someday though.

MMDelon · #**11530** Posted **Nov 16, 2023, 5:03 PM**

I think it’s going to more of how Tempe and Phoenix uses that height limit because I don’t see both cities increasing their height until both cities reach max density. I don’t like it but it’s smart.

combusean · #**11531** Posted **Nov 16, 2023, 5:25 PM**

I suspect when I have much more white hair, Midtown will see something decently tall probably in the Park Central area where they had something like 750' zoned at one point.

muertecaza · #**11532** Posted **Nov 16, 2023, 11:23 PM**

Another 15 story, 200' student housing project is proposed for Apache/Rural, to replace the Super 8 motel next to the Rise student housing building.

combusean · #**11533** Posted **Nov 17, 2023, 12:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by muertecaza

Another 15 story, 200' student housing project is proposed for Apache/Rural, to replace the Super 8 motel next to the Rise student housing building.

I can't make a gif from a youtube video to save my life so

At last.

Nice finish to that part of the street. The company might be thinking about to proceed on the massive complex it owns to the direct north.

CA7 · #**11534** Posted **Nov 17, 2023, 6:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by muertecaza

Another 15 story, 200' student housing project is proposed for Apache/Rural, to replace the Super 8 motel next to the Rise student housing building.

RIP to all those east facing apartments in Rise/Carmin. I had one a couple years ago and it was a stunning view but looks like it'll be blocked now.

Mr.RE · #**11535** Posted **Nov 21, 2023, 10:14 PM**

This post is 8 years in the making but the Pier has FINALLY topped out... will post about it again when completed in 2030.

muertecaza · #**11536** Posted **Nov 21, 2023, 10:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mr.RE

This post is 8 years in the making but the Pier has FINALLY topped out... will post about it again when completed in 2030.

I've been watching this too and I'm annoyed you beat me to the post, haha. Still probably even odds that the South Pier project next door that is now fully underway finishes first.

muertecaza · #**11537** Posted **Nov 28, 2023, 4:28 PM**

South Pier starting to peek above ground.

ASU Diablo · #**11538** Posted **Nov 29, 2023, 7:18 PM**

The Pier is never going to finish lol

https://www.abc15.com/news/local-new...r-safety-fines

azsunsurfer · #**11539** Posted **Nov 29, 2023, 11:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by ASU Diablo

The Pier is never going to finish lol

https://www.abc15.com/news/local-new...r-safety-fines

I know an acquaintance who was doing work on the Pier. They set up a ladder for him near one of the balconies (with no railings) and with no propper protection to keep him from falling off...

azsunsurfer · #**11540** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 4:55 PM**

Um, I don't think this one was discussed but the DRC is going to have a presentaion on this next meeting...

 Project overview for VERVE TEMPE (PL230356), a proposed 14-story mixed-use
development located at 1011 E Orange Street