Tucson Development Thread

[Mark H]

The spaces are broken up already by nature of the existing construction. Per Patricia Schwabe's comments at February's Rio Nuevo meeting, they're still working to lease to a local coffee shop, presumably for the corner space. Curious if there was any update on the leasing at this month's meeting.

I see - thanks for the info. I saw 10,000 sq ft of ground level retail and got to wondering. Will be interested to see what all goes in there.

[Patrick S]

The article states that it is unsure how this will impact the planned hotel at the TCC.

New parking garage coming to Tucson Convention Center (https://tucson.com/news/local/new-parking-garage-coming-to-tucson-convention-center/article_91f1151b-2e55-5065-a8b8-ed0c8b09c269.html)

[InTheBurbs]

The article states that it is unsure how this will impact the planned hotel at the TCC.

New parking garage coming to Tucson Convention Center (https://tucson.com/news/local/new-parking-garage-coming-to-tucson-convention-center/article_91f1151b-2e55-5065-a8b8-ed0c8b09c269.html)

The article said that the completion date of the hotel was to be determined. But it also says that the garage is tied to the planned construction of the hotel, and that construction on the hotel was contingent on sorting out the parking.
According to the Star:

Board Chair Fletcher McCusker announced last month that the developer behind the planned Hilton-branded hotel, Scottsdale-based Caliber Companies, was ready to break ground this month, but that construction of the $20 million hotel was contingent on several agreements including building a parking garage.

“We’re at a position where in order to really launch the hotel, we have to seriously consider committing to the garage,” said McCusker.

The hotel is still moving forward, said Rio Nuevo board member Edmund Marquez.

[InTheBurbs]

https://tucson.com/business/m-project-calls-for-retail-space-short-term-rentals-at/article_971676be-a60c-5b37-a6d0-405765b393f4.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest

Interesting how it's set back a little but I like it.


Here's the proposed addition:

https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/tucson.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/00/4001d92f-e0db-5ef3-8bc9-b55d791395a0/5c9eb1482637e.image.png
Image: Rio Nuevo via Az Daily Star

[Ted Lyons]

The article said that the completion date of the hotel was to be determined. But it also says that the garage is tied to the planned construction of the hotel, and that construction on the hotel was contingent on sorting out the parking.

With the hotel and the garage, the east side of the TCC property is going to be pretty dense. Still a ton of surface parking/unused space on the west side, though.

[Ted Lyons]

I've notice a few significant retail vacancies (one upcoming) over the past week.

First, the Boston Market at Speedway and Campbell is out of business. Boston Market is still listed as the property owner on the County's website so not sure if there are any plans for the building.

Second, a sign spinner at Euclid and Broadway was holding a "Closing Sale" sign for OfficeMax. The owner of that property is an investment company so also tough to tell if there are any plans for the building. Would be perfect (both in terms of size and location) for a Trader Joe's, IMO.

[Mark H]

I've notice a few significant retail vacancies (one upcoming) over the past week.

First, the Boston Market at Speedway and Campbell is out of business. Boston Market is still listed as the property owner on the County's website so not sure if there are any plans for the building.

Second, a sign spinner at Euclid and Broadway was holding a "Closing Sale" sign for OfficeMax. The owner of that property is an investment company so also tough to tell if there are any plans for the building. Would be perfect (both in terms of size and location) for a Trader Joe's, IMO.

Great call on Trader Joe’s - that’d be an excellent use of that space. A Sprouts would be great too. Also, on a somewhat related note I find it a little odd that the lot on the NW corner of Campbell and Ft. Lowell has remained vacant as long as it has. Not saying this would be the best use of the space but something like an Oregano’s would make a killing there.

[andrewsaturn]

I've notice a few significant retail vacancies (one upcoming) over the past week.

First, the Boston Market at Speedway and Campbell is out of business. Boston Market is still listed as the property owner on the County's website so not sure if there are any plans for the building.

Second, a sign spinner at Euclid and Broadway was holding a "Closing Sale" sign for OfficeMax. The owner of that property is an investment company so also tough to tell if there are any plans for the building. Would be perfect (both in terms of size and location) for a Trader Joe's, IMO.

I am hoping a Trader joes is gonna go in the future closed Target on Broadway/craycroft. That was my target and extremely disappointed... Also, im surprised office max lasted a long time at that location. I have never stepped foot in there even when I was a student at uofa.:haha:

[techtemple]

I am hoping a Trader joes is gonna go in the future closed Target on Broadway/craycroft. That was my target and extremely disappointed... Also, im surprised office max lasted a long time at that location. I have never stepped foot in there even when I was a student at uofa.:haha:
You realize how big that Target is? it could fit like 8 Trader Joes in it.

[Patrick S]

Multiple news sources have confirmed that Maloney's and The Wreck have officially closed ahead of construction of the approved 14-story apartment building on 4th Ave. and that these bars will be relocated to The Rock.

[Patrick S]

It appears the long-promised technical high school at the Bridges is moving forward pretty rapidly and may open as early as fall of 2020.

New career-and-technical high school planned for Tucson (https://tucson.com/news/local/new-career-and-technical-high-school-planned-for-tucson/article_743db6f4-5ba6-5f0a-9c6d-0fe0e7579a63.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-2)

[chenley333]

127 S. 5th Ave, behind Cartel and Thunder Canyon

8 story -111 market rate studio and 1-bedroom apartments (from site plans and elevations submitted to COT by Saylor-Brown)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hdGE983iRMgu9tre9

And I clearly need help with posting images - I've tried following the guidelines and I get nothing. Help?

[InTheBurbs]

127 S. 5th Ave, behind Cartel and Thunder Canyon

8 story -111 market rate studio and 1-bedroom apartments (from site plans and elevations submitted to COT by Saylor-Brown)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hdGE983iRMgu9tre9


Looks fairly average in that view, but like that it's market rate and that it isn't 4 stories of apartments on top of 4 stories of parking. And that it doesn't take up a prime spot on Broadway or Congress.

[crzyabe]

Southern New Hampshire University to open operations center in downtown Tucson (https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/southern-new-hampshire-university-to-open-operations-center-in-downtown-tucson)

Anyone know where downtown they are planning to setup shop?

[Ted Lyons]

Southern New Hampshire University to open operations center in downtown Tucson (https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/southern-new-hampshire-university-to-open-operations-center-in-downtown-tucson)

Anyone know where downtown they are planning to setup shop?

Since this is the employer RN has been working with, we know that they committed ~$650k for parking. That tells me they'll be taking existing office space somewhere and RN will be subsidizing parking in an existing garage. I wouldn't be surprised if they move into the space vacated by Caterpillar at Congress and Scott.

[Ted Lyons]

127 S. 5th Ave, behind Cartel and Thunder Canyon

8 story -111 market rate studio and 1-bedroom apartments (from site plans and elevations submitted to COT by Saylor-Brown)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hdGE983iRMgu9tre9

And I clearly need help with posting images - I've tried following the guidelines and I get nothing. Help?

Good find!

Here are screenshots of the renderings:

https://i.imgur.com/CrXNC14.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/NffgXMW.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/K5pPNvB.jpg?1

EDIT - The way I do this is to take screen captures of the images in the PDFs. Then I upload to Imgur and scale down each image from its original size. Finally, I copy the BBCode link under "Get share links."

[crzyabe]

Since this is the employer RN has been working with, we know that they committed ~$650k for parking. That tells me they'll be taking existing office space somewhere and RN will be subsidizing parking in an existing garage. I wouldn't be surprised if they move into the space vacated by Caterpillar at Congress and Scott.

That is what I was thinking as well. The timing seems to workout well.

[Ted Lyons]

New construction camera alert:

https://ueb.net/webcam54.html

The Graduate crane is being erected today.

[InTheBurbs]

New rendering of 75 Broadway, from CBRE

http://images1.loopnet.com/i2/nKw15XxjPpVyy6o3wB4V5PUkX_UUo-fv4B4pWgrD-is/116/image.jpg

[Ted Lyons]

I went to a neighborhood meeting about the Welcome Broadway (formerly Broadway Volvo) site last night. Some massings were shown but there are no formalized renderings yet. It looks like we're looking at a max height of 75 feet/6 floors. A hotel, residential, and mercado-like retail were present in each of the proposed massing options so those seem like definites for inclusion in the eventual development.

The development still has to go through the PAD/rezoning process so it's still a ways out from breaking ground. There will be one more public meeting in July with plans to present to the Zoning Examiner in October followed by City Council in November.

It seemed to me that most residents in attendance were supportive of the project with the exception of the owners of Betts Printing, which is the only other structure on the block. Their primary concerns were the vacation of McKey Street (the alley that runs through the block) as well as the fact that they evidently just learned about the entire PAD process (which has been going on for a few years now). They also didn't seem to have a great relationship with the owner of Welcome Diner.

[Patrick S]

I went to a neighborhood meeting about the Welcome Broadway (formerly Broadway Volvo) site last night. Some massings were shown but there are no formalized renderings yet. It looks like we're looking at a max height of 75 feet/6 floors. A hotel, residential, and mercado-like retail were present in each of the proposed massing options so those seem like definites for inclusion in the eventual development.

The development still has to go through the PAD/rezoning process so it's still a ways out from breaking ground. There will be one more public meeting in July with plans to present to the Zoning Examiner in October followed by City Council in November.

It seemed to me that most residents in attendance were supportive of the project with the exception of the owners of Betts Printing, which is the only other structure on the block. Their primary concerns were the vacation of McKey Street (the alley that runs through the block) as well as the fact that they evidently just learned about the entire PAD process (which has been going on for a few years now). They also didn't seem to have a great relationship with the owner of Welcome Diner.
There was an article about it today on KOLD's website: http://www.kold.com/2019/04/17/welcome-broadway-new-development-planned-midtown-tucson/

[Eapiwo]

Pima County's population growth experienced the largest numerical change since 2008 when the county grew by 13,000 residents. New estimates for the county's population as of July 2018 put the population at 1,039,073 which is up nearly 16,300 from the previous year's 1,022,729. Strong population growth has been desperately needed since the average annual population growth in the county has been about 5,800 from 2010 to 2017 which translates to 0.5% growth over each year which isn't enough to keep the city competitive with other regions (although we were still doing better than our mid-sized southwestern peers of Albuquerque and El Paso). Prior to the recession, the county was growing by about 19-20,000 residents per year so we're still nowhere near what we used to be. Hopefully this isn't just a statistical anomaly but rather an upward trend for the city. It's also worth mentioning that Arizona experienced the largest population growth since 2009 this past year as well.

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/pimacountyarizona,US/PST045218

A lot of interesting information regarding population is available from google and uses estimates from the Census.

https://www.google.com/publicdata/explore?ds=kf7tgg1uo9ude_&met_y=population&hl=en&dl=en#!ctype=l&strail=false&bcs=d&nselm=h&met_y=NPOPCHG&scale_y=lin&ind_y=false&rdim=country&idim=county:04019:04013&idim=state:04&ifdim=country&hl=en_US&dl=en&ind=false

[Ted Lyons]

Moxy/Element project cancelled.

https://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/news/million-rialto-theatre-hotel-project-canceled/article_39b3a918-62c7-11e9-b6f7-3355f500103c.html

Boo.

[Azstar]

https://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/news/million-rialto-theatre-hotel-project-canceled/article_39b3a918-62c7-11e9-b6f7-3355f500103c.html

$88 million dollar Rialto hotel project is dead. It doesn't give specific reasons, but my guess is that a combination of lack of financial viability, difficulty in funding ambitious projects in such a tentative risky environment as downtown Tucson, and the "keep Tucson shitty" contingent who is vociferous about opposing all development and progress contributed to its demise.

On another note, it sounds like that big 350 employee downtown Southern New Hampshire University project is just another call center. Hope I'm wrong.

[crzyabe]

Moxy/Element project cancelled.

https://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/news/million-rialto-theatre-hotel-project-canceled/article_39b3a918-62c7-11e9-b6f7-3355f500103c.html

Boo.

Poor Moxy, cant seem to find a place downtown. Ronstadt, then next to MLK, then this project. I wonder if they will end up back at the Ronstadt project that never seems to move.

[somethingfast]

[url] "keep Tucson shitty"

As a native but long-since-gone Tucson native, that could be a bumper sticker that would sell to all the hipsters/blue-hairs down there lol :cheers:

[InTheBurbs]

According to tucson.com (https://tucson.com/business/plans-for-hotel-next-to-rialto-theatre-scrapped/article_f2822d37-59bc-534b-976a-1e7b8937aeb9.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1) the Rialto hotel project was cancelled because the feasability studies showed that the size and shape of the lot wouldn't support the development.

They are now going to look at mixed use development at the Corbett block on Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street, including possibly office, retail, residential and hotel.

[Azstar]

“It's very different than buying a piece of land and developing something on the periphery of a community, because you're dealing with usually very small sites and a lot of neighbors and viewpoints,” Stiteler said. “To get everything you want in a building that's gonna last for a long time and make an impact for the surrounding area, it's not easy."

Jim Nintzel, Inside Tucson Business Apr 19, 2019

[bthom3000]

https://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/news/million-rialto-theatre-hotel-project-canceled/article_39b3a918-62c7-11e9-b6f7-3355f500103c.html

$88 million dollar Rialto hotel project is dead. It doesn't give specific reasons, but my guess is that a combination of lack of financial viability, difficulty in funding ambitious projects in such a tentative risky environment as downtown Tucson, and the "keep Tucson shitty" contingent who is vociferous about opposing all development and progress contributed to its demise.

On another note, it sounds like that big 350 employee downtown Southern New Hampshire University project is just another call center. Hope I'm wrong.

Downtown Tucson will never have anything taller than 12 stories bc this city is incapable of moving forward. I'm not sure Stitler has the balls to go forward with anything that's remotely forward thinking. That end of downtown is massively popular and would be the perfect place for a larger scale hotel project. Especially one that features a venue such as the rialto. due to the success of the AC next door, this hotel would definitely make $$$ so whats the problem? we need developers who will tell the keep Tucson shitty crowd to shut the F*** up. If they don't like it then go pound sand you crybaby hippies!!!

[crzyabe]

Rio Nuevo Agenda for tomorrow's meeting is up. Two interesting items:

1. Congress Street Activation Project - I have no idea what this is
2. Another potential downtown employer

Agenda - Tuesday, April 23, 2019 (https://rionuevo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-23-Agenda-1.pdf)

[Ted Lyons]

Rio Nuevo Agenda for tomorrow's meeting is up. Two interesting items:

1. Congress Street Activation Project - I have no idea what this is
2. Another potential downtown employer

Agenda - Tuesday, April 23, 2019 (https://rionuevo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-23-Agenda-1.pdf)

Good to hear about another potential employer. I'm thinking the Congress Street activation is related to the purchase of the Congress Street Clubs by the Flores family.

[Ted Lyons]

New renderings are out for Hub 4 and Aspire 2. Nothing too much new in the Aspire 2 renderings, but these are the updates for Hub 4.

https://i.imgur.com/7QSDc0H.png?1

https://i.imgur.com/Ji8UJJT.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/vVRK0as.jpg?1

[crzyabe]

Major employer eyes move into downtown Tucson (https://tucson.com/business/major-employer-eyes-move-into-downtown-tucson/article_641b76d4-66c8-5951-b291-abcb4b6248f6.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1)

So an additional employer with 300 jobs is looking at Downtown and possibly even 75 E Broadway.

also:

"In other action, the Rio Nuevo board reported that while it lamented the cancellation of the hotel development adjacent to the Rialto Theatre site, other downtown hotel projects are moving forward.

A Doubletree hotel is expected to break ground in May at the Tucson Convention Center and the Hilton Hotel at Cathedral Square, on South Stone Avenue between Ochoa and Corral streets, across the street from St. Augustine Cathedral, is expected to break ground by year’s end."

[Ted Lyons]

Major employer eyes move into downtown Tucson (https://tucson.com/business/major-employer-eyes-move-into-downtown-tucson/article_641b76d4-66c8-5951-b291-abcb4b6248f6.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1)

So an additional employer with 300 jobs is looking at Downtown and possibly even 75 E Broadway.

also:

"In other action, the Rio Nuevo board reported that while it lamented the cancellation of the hotel development adjacent to the Rialto Theatre site, other downtown hotel projects are moving forward.

A Doubletree hotel is expected to break ground in May at the Tucson Convention Center and the Hilton Hotel at Cathedral Square, on South Stone Avenue between Ochoa and Corral streets, across the street from St. Augustine Cathedral, is expected to break ground by year’s end."

Gotta figure we'd see more speculative development if this company does end up at 75 E. Broadway.

[kmiller5]

Has there been any confirmation that Rio Nuevo is bringing two different employers Downtown? The Southern New Hampshire University deal seems almost identical to the second one being talked about and I'm kind of skeptical they are different companies.

[Ted Lyons]

Has there been any confirmation that Rio Nuevo is bringing two different employers Downtown? The Southern New Hampshire University deal seems almost identical to the second one being talked about and I'm kind of skeptical they are different companies.

It’s definitely possible but SNHU has publicly announced their move so I don’t know why RN would be keeping their name private still.

[InTheBurbs]

It’s definitely possible but SNHU has publicly announced their move so I don’t know why RN would be keeping their name private still.

...and SNHU is private, not-for-profit, and the new company discussed is publicly traded. So it sounds like a new opportunity.

[InTheBurbs]

Latest rendering of the Hampton Inn/Home 2 planned for South Stone.

https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/03b175fb-82eb-4789-b1c3-8c290469ca21/West%20elevation%2003%2026%202019%20v2.png/:/cr=t:8.82%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:84.54%25/rs=w:900,h:450,cg:true
Image: Fayth Hospitality

[Azstar]

Latest rendering of the Hampton Inn/Home 2 planned for South Stone.

https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/03b175fb-82eb-4789-b1c3-8c290469ca21/West%20elevation%2003%2026%202019%20v2.png/:/cr=t:8.82%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:84.54%25/rs=w:900,h:450,cg:true
Image: Fayth Hospitality

Wow. It looks like a hospital. But, it's better than an empty lot.

[kaneui]

I've decided to continue updating my Google map of metro Tucson development projects (much less work than maintaining the project list). Also, I've added a category for recently completed projects--shaded in dark blue. Just click on the link in my signature below to view the map.

[somethingfast]

^ very cool map - thanks for keeping this alive!

[Eapiwo]

Looks like the Speedway and Campbell has a nice website now and they're working hard to get the building construction ready. (Edit: Working hard to get city approval)

https://www.speedwaycampbellgateway.com/

Lots of renderings in the visibility studies and FAQ. Overall it's one of my favorite designs for Tucson's new high rises. Hopefully NIMBYS don't cut her down too. Speedway area is looing great. The student housing complexes in my opinion are generally good looking buildings, with the exception of the first and most atrocious Hub. The streetscapes look nice when the buildings are done and I like their choice of trees. In 20 years those Pistache trees will be noteworthy as I imagine Hub 4 will be too. Never got around to saying how pleasant those renderings were, but the architects scored a home run on that.


Pulled the most notable renderings from the project's website. Enjoy
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a9700bfe17ba369cf4081e4/t/5aa9aa4f71c10b19376916f4/1521068756266/tower.png?format=1500w
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a9700bfe17ba369cf4081e4/t/5aa1ceb771c10bbb2def6452/1520548720118/Screen+Shot+2018-03-08+at+3.37.38+PM.png?format=1500w
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a9700bfe17ba369cf4081e4/5aa9b18e24a694c63a77d655/5aa9b18e0852291a681f2b99/1521071928241/NORTH+ON+CAMPBELL.png?format=1500w

[Ted Lyons]

Looks like the Speedway and Campbell has a nice website now and they're working hard to get the building construction ready. (Edit: Working hard to get city approval)

https://www.speedwaycampbellgateway.com/

Lots of renderings in the visibility studies and FAQ. Overall it's one of my favorite designs for Tucson's new high rises. Hopefully NIMBYS don't cut her down too. Speedway area is looing great. The student housing complexes in my opinion are generally good looking buildings, with the exception of the first and most atrocious Hub. The streetscapes look nice when the buildings are done and I like their choice of trees. In 20 years those Pistache trees will be noteworthy as I imagine Hub 4 will be too. Never got around to saying how pleasant those renderings were, but the architects scored a home run on that.

Good find. Totally agreed on Hub 4. If they use higher end materials, as they appear in the renderings, I think it'll look great. My hope is that, in the long run, the original Hub is fully encircled by development (even at lower floor heights).

For this project, I think the building height is allowable under the rezoning, which means there shouldn't be a lot NIMBYs can do at this point.

[crzyabe]

I was under the impression that the City already approved the Speedway/Campbell PAD last year and now the building is in design.

[InTheBurbs]

I was under the impression that the City already approved the Speedway/Campbell PAD last year and now the building is in design.

It sounds like there are still a few hurdles (hopefully small ones) pending. Per the development website:
April 19th – Zoning Examiner public hearing at 6:00 at City Hall

The Zoning Examiner will hear about the proposal from the development team and take public testimony about the project, ultimately making a recommendation on the proposal to the Mayor and Council.

FINAL ZONING EXAMINER DECISION
June (targeted) – Mayor and Council Meeting
Mayor and Council will hear the proposal, the staff and Zoning Examiner report and make a decision on the rezoning/PAD proposal. Actual date of Mayor and Council hearing is pending. Once date is finalized it will be posted here.

Did anything come out of the April 19th meeting? Did they make a recommendation or is that decision still pending?

Ed: Looks like it was approved at the April 19 meeting: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/pdsd/rezoning/4-19-18/C9-18-04_for_posting.pdf

[Ted Lyons]

It sounds like there are still a few hurdles (hopefully small ones) pending. Per the development website:


Did anything come out of the April 19th meeting? Did they make a recommendation or is that decision still pending?

Ed: Looks like it was approved at the April 19 meeting: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/pdsd/rezoning/4-19-18/C9-18-04_for_posting.pdf

Note that this was last year.

[andrewsaturn]

[QUOTE=Eapiwo;8556952]Looks like the Speedway and Campbell has a nice website now and they're working hard to get the building construction ready. (Edit: Working hard to get city approval)

https://www.speedwaycampbellgateway.com/

Lots of renderings in the visibility studies and FAQ. Overall it's one of my favorite designs for Tucson's new high rises. Hopefully NIMBYS don't cut her down too. Speedway area is looing great. The student housing complexes in my opinion are generally good looking buildings, with the exception of the first and most atrocious Hub. The streetscapes look nice when the buildings are done and I like their choice of trees. In 20 years those Pistache trees will be noteworthy as I imagine Hub 4 will be too. Never got around to saying how pleasant those renderings were, but the architects scored a home run on that.


Pulled the most notable renderings from the project's website. Enjoy

Thank you!

[Ted Lyons]

A discussion of the development on the Maloney's site is scheduled for the City Council Study Session next Tuesday. Basics of the proposed development are a 13-story multi-tiered building with about 323 residential units, about 4,587 square feet of retail, and about 239 parking spaces. The developer is Opus, which developed the Union in Tempe but I don't believe is connected to the Union project here.

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/sirepub/cache/2/2bnz0z1x3bgsvatrctoqapjn/940310805012019084241326.PDF

[crzyabe]

Basics of the proposed development are a 13-story multi-tiered building with about 323 residential units, about 4,587 square feet of retail, and about 239 parking spaces.
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/sirepub/cache/2/2bnz0z1x3bgsvatrctoqapjn/940310805012019084241326.PDF

That much detail about the project means they probably have a good idea of the design. Hopefully we will see renderings soon

[crzyabe]

a 5-story apartment building has been proposed for the empty parking lot just west of Charro Del Rey

Called the Hotel Lewis Lofts

[Eapiwo]

Various news sources last year mentioned that treated wastewater would start flowing in the Santa Cruz again near downtown by this Memorial Day 2019. Does anyone know if this is still the case or if it's been delayed.

[crzyabe]

Various news sources last year mentioned that treated wastewater would start flowing in the Santa Cruz again near downtown by this Memorial Day 2019. Does anyone know if this is still the case or if it's been delayed.

They have pushed back the water release date to June 24th to coincide with El Dia de San Juan festivities. They are planning on having an event at the release point (29th and Santa Cruz) at 5pm and then moving the party to the MSA Annex.

22nd Annual El Día de San Juan Fiesta (https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-2/news/22nd-annual-el-d%C3%ADa-de-san-juan-fiesta)

[crzyabe]

Connect Coworking is closing after 5 years in operation. That is unfortunate, as that type of workplace solution is needed downtown.

However, the space they occupy will now be up for rent and it is beautiful. Someone will probably snatch it up soon.

Historic Rialto Block office building seeks new tenant (https://tucson.com/business/historic-rialto-block-office-building-seeks-new-tenant/article_098a5b73-d0f4-58db-a1b7-17401caccbf9.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1)

[Ted Lyons]

Connect Coworking is closing after 5 years in operation. That is unfortunate, as that type of workplace solution is needed downtown.

However, the space they occupy will now be up for rent and it is beautiful. Someone will probably snatch it up soon.

Historic Rialto Block office building seeks new tenant (https://tucson.com/business/historic-rialto-block-office-building-seeks-new-tenant/article_098a5b73-d0f4-58db-a1b7-17401caccbf9.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1)

I'm curious how prevalent coworking spaces will be in five years. I've noticed a backlash toward open workspaces fomenting over the past couple of years that could significantly impact the business model.

[crzyabe]

There will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the Doubletree at the TCC on Monday morning. That one moved a long quick

[omarainza]

the parking garage at HSL property its completely demolished. what's up their sleave? diamond rock centre?! lol yeah right

[sheep unite]

the parking garage at HSL property its completely demolished. what's up their sleave? diamond rock centre?! lol yeah right

Just curious what this diamond rock center is?

[InTheBurbs]

Just curious what this diamond rock center is?

Diamond Rock Plaza was a plan by HSL to put offices, hotels and condos near the TCC and Hotel Arizona.
https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/tucson.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/a9/3a9d9640-3c6f-5a95-bc6c-744383ecfbe2/3a9d9640-3c6f-5a95-bc6c-744383ecfbe2.image.jpg

2006 article from the Star here. (https://tucson.com/business/lopez-he-makes-deals/article_b4aaca70-f5d9-5231-bf09-8b322de90994.html)

Too bad they couldn't have resurrected some part of this for the Flinn.

BTW - Nice obscure dead Tucson development reference omarainza! :cheers:

[InTheBurbs]

the parking garage at HSL property its completely demolished. what's up their sleave? diamond rock centre?! lol yeah right

According to COT's Twitter update (https://twitter.com/cityoftucson/status/1086003547416682498?lang=en) from January "HSL Properties creating opportunity for future development/redevelopment (early planning now) by improving site utilization."

Guess we'll have to wait (and wait and wait) and see...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxJCRBBUwAAHSVM.jpg

[InTheBurbs]

a 5-story apartment building has been proposed for the empty parking lot just west of Charro Del Rey

Called the Hotel Lewis Lofts

Looks like 44 Studio apartments along with 3,350 sf of retail.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33950952698_982b820664.jpg
Render: Engberg Associates Architects


Development Application here (http://tucson.siretechnologies.com/SIREPub/cache/2/4972936C2C32C3925D4533FEC3333333737337545425545447/939663805112019035416702.pdf)

[Ted Lyons]

Looks like 44 Studio apartments along with 3,350 sf of retail.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33950952698_982b820664.jpg
Render: Engberg Associates Architects


Development Application here (http://tucson.siretechnologies.com/SIREPub/cache/2/4972936C2C32C3925D4533FEC3333333737337545425545447/939663805112019035416702.pdf)

East-facing design is hot garbage, but can't complain about this much glass when compared to our other recent developments.

[Azstar]

Ground is broken for new hotel near Tucson Convention Center

https://tucson.com/business/ground-is-broken-for-new-hotel-near-tucson-convention-center/article_913d9809-843b-587d-a9ef-69d7f6a04163.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

[omarainza]

BTW - Nice obscure dead Tucson development reference omarainza! :cheers:

:notacrook: i try my best :)

[InTheBurbs]

Article from AZBigMedia about Tucson's economic development successes over the past few years.

Tucson evolves into a hot spot for technology and innovation (https://azbigmedia.com/tucson-evolves-into-a-hot-spot-for-technology-and-innovation/)

[Ted Lyons]

UEB finally has a construction camera up for Rendezvous: https://ueb.net/webcam55.html

Also, Donut Bar (originally from San Diego if anyone has been to their location in downtown SD) has filed for a liquor license at 33 N 6th in the Arizona Hotel.

[Azstar]

Also, Donut Bar (originally from San Diego if anyone has been to their location in downtown SD) has filed for a liquor license at 33 N 6th in the Arizona Hotel.[/QUOTE]

:ohyeah

[T'Town]

On Friday May 24 I was looking downtown from the westside just after sunset and noticed a rectangular building north of downtown which was completely lit red with LED lights. The entire west side of the building was lit red.

I figured it was either the SIPHER building or one of the new dorms off of Park Ave. I looked for it through the weekend but have not seen the lights again. Anyone know which building this was, and the event?

Thanks.

[ProfessorMole]

On Friday May 24 I was looking downtown from the westside just after sunset and noticed a rectangular building north of downtown which was completely lit red with LED lights. The entire west side of the building was lit red.

I figured it was either the SIPHER building or one of the new dorms off of Park Ave. I looked for it through the weekend but have not seen the lights again. Anyone know which building this was, and the event?

Thanks.

I'm not 100% positive on this, but I'm pretty sure the Southwest side of the McClelland Park building at Park Ave and 4th St has lights on the facade that cycle colors. Maybe it was red for something special over the holiday weekend?

[crzyabe]

Short article about the two recently announced apartment developments on Downtown's Eastside

Lofts and apartments coming to eastern end of downtown Tucson (https://tucson.com/business/lofts-and-apartments-coming-to-eastern-end-of-downtown-tucson/article_71f4f850-57f9-5bd2-a649-b34c4a2a3afb.html)

[andrewsaturn]

http://www.tucsonsmemorial.org/memorial-site/final-design/

http://www.tucsonsmemorial.org/participate/naming-opportunities/

The link above provides additional images of the Jan 8 Memorial expected to be completed by January 2020. Still looks good despite the cutback in design from the original plan due to the state declining to help with the funding. It will feature a memorial wall and garden with a water feature, 13 planted survivor trees, and lanterns.

[chenley333]

A discussion of the development on the Maloney's site is scheduled for the City Council Study Session next Tuesday. Basics of the proposed development are a 13-story multi-tiered building with about 323 residential units, about 4,587 square feet of retail, and about 239 parking spaces. The developer is Opus, which developed the Union in Tempe but I don't believe is connected to the Union project here.

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/sirepub/cache/2/2bnz0z1x3bgsvatrctoqapjn/940310805012019084241326.PDF


New renderings of the Opus/4th Ave Mixed-use


https://imgur.com/a/1gxPOYM

https://imgur.com/a/1gxPOYM

[chenley333]

A discussion of the development on the Maloney's site is scheduled for the City Council Study Session next Tuesday. Basics of the proposed development are a 13-story multi-tiered building with about 323 residential units, about 4,587 square feet of retail, and about 239 parking spaces. The developer is Opus, which developed the Union in Tempe but I don't believe is connected to the Union project here.

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/sirepub/cache/2/2bnz0z1x3bgsvatrctoqapjn/940310805012019084241326.PDF


New renderings of the Opus/4th Ave Mixed-use


https://i.imgur.com/y9eIlUz.png

https://i.imgur.com/j1mdf8y.jpg

[kmiller5]

[QUOTE=chenley333;8609239]New renderings of the Opus/4th Ave Mixed-use


Like the street frontage on 4th Ave. LOVE the streetcar on the pool deck

[techtemple]

[QUOTE=chenley333;8609239]New renderings of the Opus/4th Ave Mixed-use


Like the street frontage on 4th Ave. LOVE the streetcar on the pool deck

A complex in Chicago just did this with an EL Car

http://logansquarel.com

[crzyabe]

A few smaller developments all around the 5 Points area have either been updated or newly proposed. I will link to their permit page and you can click on on the site plans:

The Baffert on the northeast corner of 6th Ave and 18th street has an updated design. 20ish apartments with groundfloor retail
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pro/pdsd/permitdetail/T19SA00166/11707226A

The Flash TV building proposal has been submitted. It is now three buildings and stretches south across 19th st. 52 apartments and 3500 sqft of retail:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pro/pdsd/permitdetail/T19SA00233/117081040

18 W 18. House and Empty lot west of 5 Points on 18th street. 18 two and three story apartments/condos and one house remodel.
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pro/pdsd/permitdetail/T19SA00221/11707207A

[Patrick S]

In other 4th Ave. news, the Flycatcher is expected to be torn down next month.

Construction expected to begin next month for new development on Fourth Ave (https://www.kold.com/2019/06/18/construction-expected-begin-next-month-new-development-fourth-ave/)

[Azstar]

[QUOTE/]The Baffert on the northeast corner of 6th Ave and 18th street has an updated design. 20ish apartments with groundfloor retail
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pro/pdsd/permitdetail/T19SA00166/11707226A

I don't understand the documents. Did the city approve or deny the developers request to swap zoning for parcels A & B?

[crzyabe]

[QUOTE/]The Baffert on the northeast corner of 6th Ave and 18th street has an updated design. 20ish apartments with groundfloor retail
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pro/pdsd/permitdetail/T19SA00166/11707226A

I don't understand the documents. Did the city approve or deny the developers request to swap zoning for parcels A & B?

It is my understanding that it is done. The Historic designation was removed from the lot at the northeast corner of 18th and 6th and moved to the triangle "Ugly but honest" lot at Stone/6th/18th. This allows the Baffert development to move forward without accommodating historic neighborhood guidelines.

[Azstar]

It is my understanding that it is done. The Historic designation was removed from the lot at the northeast corner of 18th and 6th and moved to the triangle "Ugly but honest" lot at Stone/6th/18th. This allows the Baffert development to move forward without accommodating historic neighborhood guidelines.

Thank you.

[southtucsonboy77]

The Townsend Medical Collaborative (https://realestatedaily-news.com/townsend-medical-collaborative-spec-mob-to-bring-up-to-100k-sf-to-pmi-campus/)

Nice little office building...what's funny is that the area battled so hard to NOT let TMC go above its current height.

[andrewsaturn]

Dutch Bros will be going in at the long vacant Shell station on 22nd and Alvernon.

https://realestatedaily-news.com/expansion-minded-dutch-bros-going-in-at-22nd-st-alvernon-tucson/

[Ted Lyons]

HSL is in front of City Council next week with their GPLET application for the Hotel Arizona renovation. The brand has changed to Hyatt, specifically Hyatt Regency.

[crzyabe]

HSL is in front of City Council next week with their GPLET application for the Hotel Arizona renovation. The brand has changed to Hyatt, specifically Hyatt Regency.

I wonder if this thing will finally go through. That whole property needs to be cleaned up, it would add a lot to area

[Azstar]

HSL is in front of City Council next week with their GPLET application for the Hotel Arizona renovation. The brand has changed to Hyatt, specifically Hyatt Regency.

I thought their GPLET application was approved months ago.

[Ted Lyons]

Tucson could get a new casino

https://tucson.com/business/tucson-could-get-a-new-casino/article_3e9cc2dc-4c06-5e6f-b270-c6cc8089aa6c.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1

Tucson could get a new casino if the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the city reach an agreement — a first of its kind between the city and a tribe.

Tribal leaders want property they own in the city, near West Grant Road and Interstate 10, to be accepted into trust by the United States so they can build and operate a casino there.

I'd always wondered why this property - the old movie theater just east of I-10 - had sat undeveloped for so long.

[CB1]

http://i68.tinypic.com/2lszh5d.jpg[/IMG]

[InTheBurbs]

@CB1 - where is this ^^^? I'm assuming with 3 "high rises" it's by the University off of Park...?

[jvbahn]

The above picture is Tempe, not Tucson. The same pic is in the Tempe thread.

[Obadno]

Yeah this is construction near Mill & University in Tempe

[crzyabe]

A 4 story building has been proposed at the intersection of Stone and 14th. The corner that previous housed Casa Vicente. The building will be mixed use Business and Residential. No word yet whether Casa Vicente will be part of the new development.

[InTheBurbs]

Tucson City Council gives tentative OKs to Hotel Arizona deal and tribal casino plan (https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-city-council-gives-tentative-oks-to-hotel-arizona-deal/article_a1070676-d7c2-5b86-888f-c134a72314fa.html#tracking-source=home-top-story)

According to the Star, the city gave initial approval to the tax incentives that HSL asked for in order to reopen the Hotel Arizona as a 296 room Hyatt Regency. The tax abatement deal still needs to go through economic analysis before it can be formally approved.

The article also stated that "officials have declined to discuss plans" for the land next to the hotel that used to be the parking garage.

City Council also gave conditional approval to an agreement with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to allow them open a casino at Grant and I-10 where the Century Park movie theater used to be. The tribe owns the land, but have to get the land put into a trust first, so that it can be considered part of their reservation. Other articles have suggested that this could be a multi-year process.

[Ted Lyons]

Bourn (presumably) is in front of the Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee tomorrow with renovations for the Indian Trading Post. The renderings look pretty similar to what we saw when City Park was first proposed, but good to see they're finally moving on this.

[cleeent]

Anyone know what is going in on the west side of Oracle between Roger and Limberlost? It's right next to the Bank of America. I also noticed Burlington Coat Factory going into that plaza where Borders used to be.

http://oi67.tinypic.com/1430zrk.jpg

[andrewsaturn]

I think it's Raising Canes?

https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/county-confirms-plans-for-third-tucson-area-raising-canes

[Patrick S]

Some local updates:

Housing development on Tucson's southeast side is getting an unconventional perk — a microhospital (https://tucson.com/business/housing-development-on-tucson-s-southeast-side-is-getting-an/article_d72a89d4-5d30-51da-87f7-e62edda31624.html)

Southern New Hampshire University picks downtown Tucson site for its West Coast headquarters (https://tucson.com/business/southern-new-hampshire-university-picks-downtown-tucson-site-for-its/article_f2ffc6ae-edbe-5082-bc02-71478fe567d5.html)

Grant money kicks off expansion for Tucson International Airport (https://www.kold.com/2019/07/26/grant-money-kicks-off-expansion-tucson-international-airport/)

Sun Link streetcar driving development in Tucson (https://www.kold.com/2019/07/26/sun-link-streetcar-driving-development-tucson/)

City of Tucson receives federal grant for low or no emission transit (https://www.kold.com/2019/07/27/city-tucson-receives-federal-grant-low-or-no-emission-transit/)

Lennar Homes is First Builder to Move Valencia Crossing Forward in SE Tucson (https://realestatedaily-news.com/lennar-homes-is-first-builder-to-move-valencia-crossing-forward-in-se-tucson/)

[Patrick S]

Couple more updates

Marriott Tucson University Park getting upgrades (https://tucson.com/business/marriott-tucson-university-park-getting-upgrades/article_eece07e9-6a6a-5384-b747-504403d5296c.html)

Pascua Yaqui Tribe breaks ground on new health building (https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/construction/pascua-yaqui-tribe-breaks-ground-on-new-health-building/)

[kmiller5]

Have there been any updates on 75 E. Broadway?

[bleunick]

Have there been any updates on 75 E. Broadway?

Rio Nuevo restructured their incentive at the last board meeting. It is now broken into three parts: retail, parking and office. The office floors are now also going to be condo-ed. Pretty sure they are just trying to make the economic analysis required for these incentives pencil out. Building height remains at 12 stories.

[crzyabe]

Rio Nuevo restructured their incentive at the last board meeting. It is now broken into three parts: retail, parking and office. The office floors are now also going to be condo-ed. Pretty sure they are just trying to make the economic analysis required for these incentives pencil out. Building height remains at 12 stories.

So it is not going to be office space anymore? Retail, Parking, Condos?

[bleunick]

So it is not going to be office space anymore? Retail, Parking, Condos?

No its still office. The floors of office however will be condoed so they are owned by a separate entity. Again, Im sure this is only being done to make the economics work.