Tempe Development Thread

[Diamonddave]

https://blog.cityelectricsupply.com/breaking-ground-ces-chandler-tempes-billion-dollar-development/

Found this article on the Pier development from July 2020. Says the two towers are going to be 30 stories which will be the "tallest structure in tempe". I know the plan review says 24 stories so maybe they are mistaken or the developer went back to the city for more height/density to add more units to get the deal to pencil? Either way this article has some good details on the development.
Isn't 6th West 30 stories?

[xymox]

Isn't 6th West 30 stories?

Something like that - I thought 32 or 34…

Nothing in Tempe can be taller than the Butte - which is 340ft tall or somewhere there about. So maybe that’s why 34 is in my brain…

[Diamonddave]

Something like that - I thought 32 or 34…

Nothing in Tempe can be taller than the Butte - which is 340ft tall or somewhere there about. So maybe that’s why 34 is in my brain…
Thanks XYMOX is the no taller than the Butte for all of the city or just downtown, because The Pier I believe is not in downtown Tempe.

[RichTempe]

Isn't 6th West 30 stories?

Something like that - I thought 32 or 34…

Nothing in Tempe can be taller than the Butte - which is 340ft tall or somewhere there about. So maybe that’s why 34 is in my brain…

W6 Tower I is 258' and 22 stories, W6 Tower II is 345' and 30 stories. Tempe Butte is ~ 345'. As far as I know that is the height limit allowed in Tempe (downtown or otherwise). Of course that could change, but with Sky Harbor's flight path going right over the riverbed/lake, I'm sure there would be a fight to go any higher in that area.

[muertecaza]

Two projects that appear to have started construction:


Culdesac was mentioned earlier. As of going by this morning, they have a building permit posted on the fence and rebar in the ground. Safe to say this one is a go.
I haven't seen a building permit yet for Omni, but I did notice about a week ago that they took the old fence down, and now have put up a new fence. Over the last week there have been workers and equipment on site, and this morning there were new building materials as well. This one seems to be moving forward as well.


EDIT: per Tempe building permit list (https://www.tempe.gov/government/community-development/building-safety/building-permits-issued), permits have been issued for both Omni itself and for a sales center on Mill.

[IndyAZ]

That's great news! What is the Omni Sales Center for?

[PHX31]

I heard the building at 120 South Ash Avenue was sold and is being planned for redevelopment. That's all I know.

That's an unusual parcel though. There are also those adjacent historic homes, at least couple of which I heard were relocated there from Phoenix. I can't remember if they came from the portion of the historic neighborhood that was demolished when I-10/the tunnel cut through Central Phoenix, or were just random houses that were saved for some reason. The demolition man that did the relocation told me this story. He could have made that all up, or it could be common knowledge.

[CB1]

Thanks for the updates Muertecaza!

[ASU Diablo]

New DPR up for lot immediately next to the Hyatt House. Nothing special, looks like a better version of Aspen Heights (and that's not saying much with a similar ugly color scheme). But at least we got some more density!

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/89330/637552237652270000
Request a Development Plan Review for a new seven-story, residential development containing 200 dwelling units for NOVUS PARCEL 3F, located at 651 East 6th Street.

https://i.imgur.com/IfKL2dR.png

https://i.imgur.com/6eJqtic.png

https://i.imgur.com/vjxg3pW.png

[cygnusloop99]

I was on the Architekton website today and noticed they have new renderings of ISTB7. The last rendering I saw was just a black and white model and these are more finished.

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58136e341b631bf20f10fb03/1597862716228-ZOSPMWGULEHRRVFNSW5E/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kCXcaiHhHPc9A7BLSTCeDTJ7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z4YTzHvnKhyp6Da-NYroOW3ZGjoBKy3azqku80C789l0oycmklwMHPwSb2Cr-KYzbokC2z0UtTHPvWDPTuTW1T1GRYHejc17BqHdYRx6sGtJA/exterior-aerial.jpg?format=800w
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58136e341b631bf20f10fb03/1613086700463-K9OX7S7TDZ2EE5CI8ENN/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kCX-V5vw-8h9IBXN10-_8XN7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z4YTzHvnKhyp6Da-NYroOW3ZGjoBKy3azqku80C789l0p4Wyba38KfG317vYluk45_zZdtnDCZTLKcP2mivxmYi50xvY5saIGKMgOza9mH4XA/ASU_Tram_Canal01.jpg?format=800w
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58136e341b631bf20f10fb03/1613086310260-16JOMVS74LOJ7CUPAPCO/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kEzBwK7LR3ekVOThdQnRo197gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z4YTzHvnKhyp6Da-NYroOW3ZGjoBKy3azqku80C789l0scl71iiVnMuLeEyTFSXT3rh-eZ1jK6yFdkmw4j9n_Kg43r9KmWZ3mPa1Bi3Odu71w/ASU_Night+EXT_03_crop.jpg?format=800w
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58136e341b631bf20f10fb03/1613086280795-1J95NA79Q1YAYQ2S113L/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kL9rBjL3El2m3RRbo4v5tPd7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z4YTzHvnKhyp6Da-NYroOW3ZGjoBKy3azqku80C789l0luUmcNM2NMBIHLdYyXL-Jwh1YlurluoaRefXuJ1MlxlaWn65fI-Abqkwcn-hm_RZA/ELAB+Peacock+Plume.jpg?format=800w
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58136e341b631bf20f10fb03/1613086417832-IQGPG73RNWFTJXOGXHB9/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kEbi0xOcUBMPtPJ1nKxl34J7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z4YTzHvnKhyp6Da-NYroOW3ZGjoBKy3azqku80C789l0m_nwPNs2kYVhoOQZiVFxSbT7Z4hYBtb1l0TzNGL6SxPlJqLGPsV_YByziu9zC0_Xw/ASU_Bridge_West002_v1.jpg?format=800w

[combusean]

It's still ugly as sin. That ridiculous wasp-nest facade makes it look like something growing on a garden shed that a professional should remove. I can't believe so many people thought this was a good idea and signed off on it.

[phoenixwillrise]

It's still ugly as sin. That ridiculous wasp-nest facade makes it look like something growing on a garden shed that a professional should remove. I can't believe so many people thought this was a good idea and signed off on it.

To each is own. I like it and still feel it has a quasi mid century modern feel to it.

[ASUSunDevil]

To each is own. I like it and still feel it has a quasi mid century modern feel to it.

Coolest buildings in Tempe:

1A) Gammage
1B) ISTB 7

[CB1]

Although I agreed with combusean at first the building has grown on me. Plus I really like the interior a lot. Also...I pick the Gamage over ISTB 7.

[ASU Diablo]

Coolest buildings in Tempe:

1A) Gammage
1B) ISTB 7

Love this building even more with the updated renderings.

Also, I think this may be the first rendering we see of the pedestrian bridge going over University? Looks pretty awesome too:tup:

[DesertRay]

Love this building even more with the updated renderings.

Also, I think this may be the first rendering we see of the pedestrian bridge going over University? Looks pretty awesome too:tup:

Is there any plan to put a pedestrian bridge over Rural? That is a nightmare to watch students going across on skateboards, scooters, etc. It'll just get worse with all of that density.

[Spitfiredude]

Building blows. You should see it in person. Stands out like a sore thumb. It looks outdated & isn’t even finished yet. I guess to each’ own. the pier is not 30 stories. It’s like 24 with a max building height around 295.

Also I think the max building height for most of Tempe is around 300’. W6 got built back in 08 prior to the FAA switching up their standards. It’s an FAA issue, not a COT issue.

[azsunsurfer]

Is there any plan to put a pedestrian bridge over Rural? That is a nightmare to watch students going across on skateboards, scooters, etc. It'll just get worse with all of that density.

There's room for it so I think it would make sense or maybe over by where the Society/ Basecamp site is (Terrace?) it's such a big crossing from the light rail over Rural.

Also I forgot to let y'all know I noticed that the elevator shafts for the new multi-purpose arena are already up! This one is moving fast but hard to see from Rural if you drive by too fast.

[locolife]

There's room for it so I think it would make sense or maybe over by where the Society/ Basecamp site is (Terrace?) it's such a big crossing from the light rail over Rural.

Also I forgot to let y'all know I noticed that the elevator shafts for the new multi-purpose arena are already up! This one is moving fast but hard to see from Rural if you drive by too fast.

Didn't know that was the case, I'll try to get by there and take a few photos.

[cygnusloop99]

Didn't know that was the case, I'll try to get by there and take a few photos.

ASU has installed not one, not two, but FOUR webcams at the arena project for us to watch, I’ll link it below. Always good to see photos from boots on the ground when you get a chance, can’t wait to see.

https://app.oxblue.com/open/mortenson/asuarena

[Mr.RE]

Nice find! :cheers:

[CB1]

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

The two sections circled were fenced and there was construction equipment.

[Mr.RE]

Good news! Although I believe the lot of 6th Street is just staging for the nearby construction. I haven't seen any design reviews come through for that one yet.

[CB1]

Good news! Although I believe the lot of 6th Street is just staging for the nearby construction. I haven't seen any design reviews come through for that one yet.

True! Makes sense. :)

[ASU Diablo]

What a bummer. Looks like ISTB7 is currently on fire. Saw on Citizen app and all over twitter

[CrestedSaguaro]

What a bummer. Looks like ITSB7 is currently on fire. Saw on Citizen app

Yep. Saw it on my bike ride. I knew it was as soon as I was coming down the bike path and saw the smoke. :(

[CrestedSaguaro]

Down here now. Looks like it was confined to mainly the roof and upper floor. Hopefully not too much damage.

[Spitfiredude]

It will probably set it back by a couple months, but at least it’s all concrete. Thing is still ugly.

Why do I feel like Tempe has more major construction accidents than any other city.
Aura fire, The Pier fall, & this all in the last 2ish years.

[CB1]

Darn! Just like crestedsaguaro mentioned, at least it wasnt that bad. Here is a 20 min video of the firefighters putting the fire out.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/tempe/firefighters-battle-fire-near-rural-road-and-university-in-tempe%3f_amp=true

[azsunsurfer]

It seems like the Pier site has still been shut down last I checked this week. Too bad.

[Phxguy]

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2021/05/12/taco-chiwas-founders-commit-to-larger-restaurant.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMFB_PH&csrc=6398&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1UAh4L-ylWQweYq2Hj6UXibn4U_-0cT7M4zK-NaU9eh7jI5c49oJ53bUo

Tacos Chiwas is expanding into Cul-De-Sac. Development seems to be picking up some steam!

[exit2lef]

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2021/05/12/taco-chiwas-founders-commit-to-larger-restaurant.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMFB_PH&csrc=6398&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1UAh4L-ylWQweYq2Hj6UXibn4U_-0cT7M4zK-NaU9eh7jI5c49oJ53bUo

Tacos Chiwas is expanding into Cul-De-Sac. Development seems to be picking up some steam!

Good for Cul-De-Sac, but I wonder about Tacos Chiwas. They're expanding rapidly, and this location will be less than five miles from their downtown Mesa location, and the Mesa location is not much more than five miles from their Chandler location. I hope these sites don't end up competing for the same clientele.

[Diamonddave]

It seems like the Pier site has still been shut down last I checked this week. Too bad.

Yeah driven by everyday this week no action on site:shrug:

[combusean]

With lumber prices so high, the Pier's owner decided to wait a little longer for the tree in his yard to grow to get some extra board-feet out of it.

[Spitfiredude]

They were shut down 2 weeks but I think they restarted. They’re now placing form work for 9th floor plate & are working on the second floor of the Tower 2. At least from what I saw.

[phoenixwillrise]

The Grand Opening of the PIER has been reset to August 2028.

[Phxguy]

Good for Cul-De-Sac, but I wonder about Tacos Chiwas. They're expanding rapidly, and this location will be less than five miles from their downtown Mesa location, and the Mesa location is not much more than five miles from their Chandler location. I hope these sites don't end up competing for the same clientele.

I was thinking similarly. They're relocating to Indian School in Central Phoenix this month as well. Between relocating and opening new locations, hopefully they're not expanding too quickly that they run into the same problem of Rott'n Grapes.


Unrelated, but the article also mentions the opening of a coffee shop (Fireside Coffee Company from Flagstaff) and an urban grocery concept. Couldn't access the rest of the article from my phone.

[exit2lef]

I was thinking similarly. They're relocating to Indian School in Central Phoenix this month as well. Between relocating and opening new locations, hopefully they're not expanding too quickly that they run into the same problem of Rott'n Grapes.


Yes, it was a shame Rott'n Grapes had to close its second more ambitious location. I would hate to see Tacos Chiwas go the same way as America's Taco Shop, which was charming in its original location on 7th Street and then lost some of its luster when it tried to grow via a franchising deal with Kahala.

[ASUSunDevil]

They were shut down 2 weeks but I think they restarted. They’re now placing form work for 9th floor plate & are working on the second floor of the Tower 2. At least from what I saw.

Yep, work has restarted. :tup:

[muertecaza]

Tempe development list/map is updated:

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

Not a lot new, but one thing caught my eye: there is a 'mixed-use development,' '250 Rio' in planning at 250 W. Rio Salado--the NEC of Rio Salado/Ash abutting the park, where the old Pennysaver building is. There have been indications of something in the works there for a while, but never anything official/substantial that I've seen. So very interested to see what they propose. In 2018 there was an FAA obstruction evaluation for that corner for 220'.

[Mr.RE]

And according to the tracker, the Beam on Farmer project has building permit issued. Would love to see Tempe Depot, Hilo and Omni start soon too.

[azsunsurfer]

I am also curious to see what's finally going to be proposed for that half vacant shopping center at Baseline and Price roads. I recalled seeing a request to build apartments there a while back. I think at one point they also had posted a sign saying an Overeasy restaurant was going in on the corner but I think that has since been removed.

There was also talk of redeveloping the other shopping center on Southern and Price (where Rio Salado Community College and Dilly's occupy) into apartments but I am not sure if that proposal is still dormant. There was outcry from the neighborhood a few years back when there was talk of demolishing the complex to build a condo building that was about 4 stories.

[ASU Diablo]

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2021/05/17/tempe-spec-office-construction.html
Construction has begun on the Beam on Farmer, a 5-story, 184,000-square-foot speculative office building in Tempe, which is the first office building in the state to use cross-laminated timber as its primary structural system.

The building is scheduled to complete construction in May 2022. RSP Architects is the project architect. The building is being built in a former parking lot near Fifth Street and Farmer Avenue.

[skiesthelimit]

Grabbed this pic at a red light on my way back into Tempe after sitting through the traffic mess this caused to leave Tempe but Jefferson Town Lake is undergoing another name change…

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51195214129_14316a4066_k.jpg

Someone correct me if I’m wrong but I believe this was Norte Town Lake originally, and it seems it may be going back to that? I’ll be able to confirm the new name on my way home from work tonight.

ETA: confirmed that it is now named Norte Town Lake (again?).

[locolife]

Grabbed a few shots of The Pier and 100 Mill from the bike path yesterday.

https://i.imgur.com/bRT3W1E.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/mqei31N.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/j7P3LKF.jpeg

[azsunsurfer]

The renderings are out for the price rd/ baseline redevelopment apartment project. It's actually not a bad piece of infill but unfortunately there is A LOT of opposition from the surrounding neighborhood. The development is very enclosed from the surrounding area but that might not be enough to satisfy the neighborhood. We will see what the City decides. Even in the nasty grams the City received, they admit the corner needs to be developed lol.

[ASUSunDevil]

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but there's blue Omni fencing/signage at the SE corner of Rural & University. Maybe the old Chili's site isn't cursed after all :tup:

https://www.simonhoffiz.com/omni-tempe

[soled]

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but there's blue Omni fencing/signage at the SE corner of Rural & University. Maybe the old Chili's site isn't cursed after all :tup:

Mill and University:) Go Devils!

[CB1]

Nice!!! That’s great news!!!!

[combusean]

The renderings are out for the price rd/ baseline redevelopment apartment project. It's actually not a bad piece of infill but unfortunately there is A LOT of opposition from the surrounding neighborhood. The development is very enclosed from the surrounding area but that might not be enough to satisfy the neighborhood. We will see what the City decides. Even in the nasty grams the City received, they admit the corner needs to be developed lol.

Did we cover this project? I don't remember it. What's the backstory?

[CB1]

https://www.mortenson.com/projects/arizona-state-university-multipurpose-arena

This website has some new pictures for the ASU multi purpose arena.

[Mr.RE]

New mixed use project proposed by MILHAUS along Apache Blvd.

https://azbex.com/milhaus-plans-2nd-multifamily-project-in-tempe/

[skiesthelimit]

Came across this tiktok with more insight on Cul de Sac Tempe as well as some info in the comments. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdeLKD66/

[muertecaza]

Tempe Depot - they cleared the old train cars off the site.

https://i.imgur.com/AAQGKJ8h.jpg

The Beam

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

https://i.imgur.com/8dnMptHh.jpg

Vib

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

https://i.imgur.com/fHPp4Ath.jpg

First/Farmer - I hadn't realized they would be extending the pedestrian path along the tracks. I'm pleasantly surprised. Hopefully The Beam does the same.

https://i.imgur.com/Itnn6rdh.jpg

Westin is close to done.

https://i.imgur.com/yrDpN57h.jpg

100 Mill is basically topped out--it looks like they might still be working on some type of rooftop structure, but I believe that's all 15 floors.

https://i.imgur.com/tMS82ICh.jpg

[CB1]

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

From Novus FB page

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/mKUaUJ3.jpg

[muertecaza]

From Novus FB page

Nice find and thanks for posting. That's a great look.

[CB1]

Thx for your previous pictures as well. Great to see the Beam going up fast.

[skiesthelimit]

Ok, I'm confused... I'm not sure if I missed something but since when is this project (https://kdc.com/our-work/tempe-waterfront) a thing?

It looks like the entire complex where "The Pier" is currently being built is going to be Pier 202. And according to the biz journal article here: https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/06/22/south-tempe-town-lake-developments-pick-up-steam.html The office project is build-to-suit and coming in at 400,000 sq ft. Also appears that the developers were waiting for covid to pass as they're trying to get one large tenant for the building.

Here's a brochure (https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/Ni3rSFWcn1xecXEvCbKYF6BIFkRLNSktpmO0RFNJFcg/Pier%20202%20Brochure%20Final.pdf), but it does not look like anything has been formally submitted to my knowledge. With the way things are opening back up, we could potentially see something announced by the end of the year. Does anyone have more info on this?

[combusean]

There's been nothing submitted for that KDC office project. Pier 202 is no longer developed by one entity but I'm pretty sure the entitlements remain on the blocks.

I note 250 Rio has been submitted, however... it's the project on the old Pennysaver building. Excited to see that one come up if it's near its original renders.

[Mr.RE]

With the Westin Tempe wrapping up this summer, we should see Hilo Tempe begin construction shortly after. It's been in review for building permit for 3 months now and their lot is currently used for equipment for the Westin. Same goes for Omni!

[PHXFlyer11]

There's been nothing submitted for that KDC office project. Pier 202 is no longer developed by one entity but I'm pretty sure the entitlements remain on the blocks.

I note 250 Rio has been submitted, however... it's the project on the old Pennysaver building. Excited to see that one come up if it's near its original renders.

Do we know this one? Can you share the original renderings?

[azsunsurfer]

Do we know this one? Can you share the original renderings?

It's an old proposal, I think it was for the block right next to the plot that was earmarked for the original Mirabella development. 12 office block with lots of glass fronting the lake, it looked nice but nothing too exciting.

[combusean]

250 Rio was not 12 story lakefront (that's the KDC project), it was initially proposed as a two tower project similar in scope to Tempe Depot but less visual parking, better design, and a lot more height.

I'd just wait for the DRC report to come out rather than speculate on what its final appearance is...it's been years since it's been proposed and google images is a wild goose chase for something that old.

[azsunsurfer]

250 Rio was not 12 story lakefront (that's the KDC project), it was initially proposed as a two tower project similar in scope to Tempe Depot but less visual parking, better design, and a lot more height.

I'd just wait for the DRC report to come out rather than speculate on what its final appearance is...it's been years since it's been proposed and google images is a wild goose chase for something that old.

So which parcel is it for?

[combusean]

The parcel by the beach park where the old Pennysaver building is. 250 W Rio.

[CB1]

This link shows all the developments ASU has in the pipeline for 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Omni hotel is in the 2023 pipeline which seems a long time from now.

https://cfo.asu.edu/omni-tempe-asu

[CB1]

Actually the start date is June 2021 and completion is for April 2023 so looks like construction will start this month. :)

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/zrELIV0.jpg

Here is the blue fencing around Omni ASUSUNDEVIL mentioned in an earlier post.

[azsunsurfer]

Idk if anyone has seen this online but the Mirabella residents are trying to get Tempe to shut down Shady Park across the street due to the noise despite the fact the business was there first and has all of their permits for live entertainment. Who thought it would be a good idea to put a 55 year plus tower near the entrance to the Mill Ave District is beyond me...

[Diamonddave]

Idk if anyone has seen this online but the Mirabella residents are trying to get Tempe to shut down Shady Park across the street due to the noise despite the fact the business was there first and has all of their permits for live entertainment. Who thought it would be a good idea to put a 55 year plus tower near the entrance to the Mill Ave District is beyond me...

Hopefully that we be mute once Omni is erected.

[Mr.RE]

Idk if anyone has seen this online but the Mirabella residents are trying to get Tempe to shut down Shady Park across the street due to the noise despite the fact the business was there first and has all of their permits for live entertainment. Who thought it would be a good idea to put a 55 year plus tower near the entrance to the Mill Ave District is beyond me...

We should all email city council to express our thoughts on this. Save Shady Park:help:

[ASUSunDevil]

We should all email city council to express our thoughts on this. Save Shady Park:help:

Yep! Highly doubt that the new Mirabella residents realized how much push back they were going to receive. Figure out a solution to retain some of the noise, but Shady Park isn't going anywhere. :tup:

[YourBuddy]

Was it their choice to live there? Yes. End of discussion. House whoever you want there, but if people decide to live next to a live music venue, that was your choice. Not the city or the venue’s fault they didn’t do their due diligence. It was specifically marketed to old people who still want to live life and have experiences, but then they are shocked living on a college campus, off one of the busiest streets in the metro area, next to a live music venue is loud?

[muertecaza]

DRC packet for the proposed Carvana campus at Priest/Rio Salado.

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=90385&t=637593722509938984

[Mr.RE]

Here are some interior renderings of the Omni Hotel I found that I hadn't seen before. The rooftop bar looks awesome, I can't wait to check that out once complete.

https://www.bbgm.com/Our-Work/Omni-Tempe-Hotel

[CB1]

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

Forrest

[Edifice]

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

Forrest

Wow, nice pic! I almost thought it was a rendering! :)

[CB1]

Thank you Edifice. :)

Here is a video about the Tempe street cars for anyone that’s interested.

https://youtu.be/4ApEVY6ZMBU

[BurjKhalifa2Builder]

These parking podiums are so sad. I hope some day the city can partner with the building owners to eliminate on-street and surface parking downtown and replace it with something like a ride share model

[combusean]

I don't mind parking podiums cause they add height. And developers are just barely getting uncomfortable with unbundling parking.

[BurjKhalifa2Builder]

I don't mind parking podiums cause they add height. And developers are just barely getting uncomfortable with unbundling parking.

Makes me think we won't ever be able to fully pedestrianize those streets though

[combusean]

A curb cut for a podium isn't the worse thing in the world. Banning on-street loading, the difficulty of activating a block on all sides, the overall shift towards larger ground floor spaces, the fact that few spaces are even built for entertainment and full restaurant uses, and the limited desire a lot of developers have to even consider mixed use on the ground floor is more the problem. They don't build like it's 1900 anymore for a lot of reasons.

[phoenixwillrise]

These parking podiums are so sad. I hope some day the city can partner with the building owners to eliminate on-street and surface parking downtown and replace it with something like a ride share model

If Tempe wasn't in a desert with 140% heat reflecting off the concrete. You might be one of the few who likes walking in that heat or waiting for bus etc but give me a car any day.

[ASUSunDevil]

Nice update on Tempe & Scottsdale projects:

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/heres-why-scottsdale-and-tempe-are-experiencing-a-development-boom/

[Mr.RE]

Article on the 5-story apartments at Smith & Rio starting construction.


https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2021/07/15/80m-apartment-project-tempe-breaks-ground.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=ae&utm_content=ph&ana=e_ph_ae&j=24464078&senddate=2021-07-15
High Street Residential, the Dallas-based residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Co., has broken ground on a 310-unit apartment community in Tempe.

Total development costs for the project are expected to range between $75 million and $80 million, said Paul Tuchin, principal with High Street Residential.

Called Smith & Rio, the 5-story apartment community will be built on 3.4 acres just south of Loop 202 and west of Loop 101. Construction is expected to be completed in 2023.

Located at 1979 E. Rio Salado Parkway, the apartment community will be built directly across the street from the 1.3 million-square-foot Tempe Marketplace. Wespac Construction is general contractor, while ESG Architecture and Design is architect for the project.

Tuchin said it's too soon to determine rental rates for the 5-story property, which will offer a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom units, including a selection of one-bedroom units with additional den/home office space. Amenities will include a fifth-floor sky lounge, two outdoor courtyards, a dog park and pet lounge, a work-from-home area with individual work spaces, a pool, spa, fitness center and water features throughout the outdoor spaces.

"Phoenix has strong market fundamentals and is a leading market for job/employment growth and population growth, making it an attractive place to build and invest," Tuchin said. "There is a true need for a diversified housing stock in the metro and the demand for 'for-rent' housing continues to outpace supply."

Smith & Rio is among nearly 24,000 apartment units under construction in metro Phoenix, said Peter O'Neil, research director for NorthMarq, up from about 15,000 units that were under construction one year ago.


"Not all of these units were delivered in the second half of this year — the bulk of the projects will come online in 2022 or 2023," O'Neil said. "The increase in the number of projects in the development pipeline is going to greatly help ease the supply-demand imbalance that we have been experiencing for the past year."

Chasing the demand
The projects under construction are needed to keep pace with renter demand for apartments, O'Neil said.

"Renters have moved into a net of more than 15,000 apartment units in the past year, more than doubling the average annual absorption levels since 2015," O'Neil said.

Apartment vacancy rates have reached all-time lows, fueling rent increases, he said.

"Vacancy ended the second quarter at just 4.1%, down from 5.7% one year ago, and the lowest figure on record," O'Neil said. "Local rents rose more than $100 per month in the second quarter."

High Street Residential's newest project adds to its 191-unit The Astor at Osborn and the 160-unit Gramercy Scottsdale. The first phase of the 348-unit Mercer on Fillmore is expected to be ready in a few months.

"We are working on a second phase of our Mercer on Fillmore project in downtown Phoenix," Tuchin said, with construction to begin in 2022 or 2023.

The High Street Residential team is managing five active multifamily projects, which will deliver a total of 1,350 units, Tuchin said.


"HSR still owns all of our multifamily developments, though as a merchant developer, the business plan for all TCC/HSR developments is to sell once an asset is stabilized," he said.

[BurjKhalifa2Builder]

If Tempe wasn't in a desert with 140% heat reflecting off the concrete. You might be one of the few who likes walking in that heat or waiting for bus etc but give me a car any day.

With really aggressive urban canopy and density of different uses, electric bikes and scooters would be a much much better alternative to the current car-dominated sprawl we have now. And that's true even for the 4 worst months.

Full shade cover reduces surface temps by 20-30 degrees.

[Mr.RE]

Construction equipment on-site at Omni! Pumped to see this one get started! :cheers:

[CB1]

Nice!!!! Thanks for the update MR RE. :)

[ASUSunDevil]

Construction equipment on-site at Omni! Pumped to see this one get started! :cheers:

Silly to complain about the old Chili's site finally getting developed, but man I wish they left the brown stucco off. Is it that much more cost effective? It almost looks like an added expense as it sits on top of glass. Regardless, still excited to watch Omni go vertical :tup:

https://www.simonhoffiz.com/omni-tempe

[azsunsurfer]

I also noticed heavy equipment on site for the Novus Office Tower II site (which is behind the first office building but in front of the parking garage). Can anyone confirm that they started construction on the next office phase??

[azsunsurfer]

Also not sure if yall seen this but Alien Donuts seems to have open a location at the bottom of the University Pointe Tower on Apache. While I can't speak to the food I admit that with the "alien neon" it presents a cool aesthetic to the ground floor retail in that area. It's in the suite that use to house the Hawaiian Lemonade place.

[combusean]

Glass is definitely more expensive in facades.

Quick googling gives EIFS at $0.86 square foot + $5 - $6 installation, glass is $25 - $75 a square foot materials and installation.

[soled]

Silly to complain about the old Chili's site finally getting developed, but man I wish they left the brown stucco off. Is it that much more cost effective? It almost looks like an added expense as it sits on top of glass. Regardless, still excited to watch Omni go vertical :tup:

https://www.simonhoffiz.com/omni-tempe

Not saying it's not there, but I don't have a close enough view to be able to tell where are we seeing stucco?

[ASUSunDevil]

Not saying it's not there, but I don't have a close enough view to be able to tell where are we seeing stucco?

The tan section that fronts University.

[azsunsurfer]

I stand corrected, the next phase of the office at Novus Place is under construction. I'll try and see if I can post an updated rendering later. A crane should be going up soon.

[azsunsurfer]

So Hines (who is developing the 100 S. Mill Office Tower) is requesting to buy the old Pennysaver lot next to Tempe Beach Park. So here's some highlights of the request to purchase the property from the City of Tempe:

The rehabilitation of the historic Ash Avenue roadbed;
 A 14-story office tower providing 216,000 square feet of office space (includes
approximately 3,500 square feet of lobby space) and 4,500 square feet of flex commercial
(restaurant / retail / creative office) space;
 An integrated six-level parking structure providing 549 vehicle spaces;
 Substantial landscape enhancements; and,
 32 bicycle spaces

[Ttown5]

surveying going on at Omni Tempe site.

(if anyone could let me know how to put photos into a post let me know, I am not able to figure out the photo url part)

[ASUSunDevil]

So Hines (who is developing the 100 S. Mill Office Tower) is requesting to buy the old Pennysaver lot next to Tempe Beach Park. So here's some highlights of the request to purchase the property from the City of Tempe:

The rehabilitation of the historic Ash Avenue roadbed;
 A 14-story office tower providing 216,000 square feet of office space (includes
approximately 3,500 square feet of lobby space) and 4,500 square feet of flex commercial
(restaurant / retail / creative office) space;
 An integrated six-level parking structure providing 549 vehicle spaces;
 Substantial landscape enhancements; and,
 32 bicycle spaces

Wow! Great news :tup:

Hopefully a plan for the old squatter land across the street is next.

[ASU Diablo]

Wow! Great news :tup:

Hopefully a plan for the old squatter land across the street is next.

Agreed!! Could probably get similar height from that same lot as well.