Tempe Development Thread

[Mr.RE]

New mixed-use development proposed at 903 n miller road called "The Dewitt" (across from Banyan project) on the north side of the 202. About 250 units with ground floor retail. Hoping for some height on this one, weird shaped parcel only about 2 acres, so I'd imagine it would be a podium type project.

[azsunsurfer]

New mixed-use development proposed at 903 n miller road called "The Dewitt" (across from Banyan project) on the north side of the 202. About 250 units with ground floor retail. Hoping for some height on this one, weird shaped parcel only about 2 acres, so I'd imagine it would be a podium type project.

Thanks Mr. RE. If you look there was an old rendering floating out there from 20 years ago for that parcel. Originally it was a 10 story condo building but very dated rendering. I'd imagine that whole street against the wash could be a cool development like a dock type scheme with maybe a boardwalk along the wash side.

[ASU Diablo]

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2022/06/22/tempe-considers-tax-abatement-for-250-rio-project.html
The Houston-based developer anticipates breaking ground on the office project next year as it waits on the city council to consider whether to approve its tax abatement. No leases have been signed just yet on the project.

[combusean]

Don't have a subscription to the PBJ, but I'd love to see their justification for a tax abatement in the hottest office submarket in like a five state area.

[PHX31]

Don't have a subscription to the PBJ, but I'd love to see their justification for a tax abatement in the hottest office submarket in like a five state area.

Here it is...

The developer of a proposed 14-story office building near Tempe Beach Park is seeking an eight-year abatement of property taxes before construction starts.

Houston-based real estate firm Hines requested the abatement by way of a government property lease excise tax (GPLET), according to the proposed development agreement. Tempe City Council will hold its first of two public hearings on the matter on Thursday. To be eligible for the GPLET, the developer would have to sell the land to the city for the eight-year period.

Called 250 Rio, construction on the 200,000-square-foot office building could start in the first quarter of 2023, according to the developer.

In exchange for the abatement, Hines will commit to making contributions to Tempe Union High School Education Foundation and Tempe Impacts Education Foundation; the Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing; $150,000 to a future veterans’ memorial near the site; monies for the improvement of the Ash Avenue roadbed; and public infrastructure valued at $1.95 million on Rio Salado Parkway, among others, according to city of Tempe documents.

[ASU Diablo]

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2022/06/22/tempe-considers-tax-abatement-for-250-rio-project.html

No update on whether the tax abatement was approved (guessing it was) but the project is moving forward.

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/tempe-city-council-approves-250-rio-development/
The Tempe City Council has voted to approve the entitlements for the new 250 Rio office and retail project proposed by Hines, the international real estate firm, in downtown Tempe.

The 250 Rio development will be a 216,000-square-foot Class AA office building and accompanying parking structure between the historic Ash Avenue alignment and the current Rio Salado Parkway, adjacent to Tempe Beach Park.

The project is designed to be a signature development at the gateway to downtown Tempe, with a modern, mixed-use building that will enhance the office footprint in the area. It will also have a significant focus on health and wellness, with its proximity to the recreational amenities of Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park.

250 Rio will include pedestrian zones around the property that will increase walkability from downtown Tempe to Tempe Beach Park. The proposal also includes working in partnership with the City to address the historic Ash Avenue roadbed, historic Ash Avenue Bridge Abutment and working on options that will allow the Ash Avenue roadbed to be a part of the second phase of the Veterans Memorial, adjacent to the Site.

“We are very pleased that the City of Tempe recognized the vision for this property and how it can truly enhance the downtown area,” said Brandon Dillingham, Managing Director with Hines. “We are looking forward to celebrating and activating the Ash Avenue roadbed and integrating it into 250 Rio in a way that will make it a historic community asset.”

The Project has been designed as if the historic Ash Avenue roadbed was the Site’s primary frontage. Hines will work with the Tempe Historic Preservation Commission for feedback on the Ash Avenue portion of the project.

“This is an incredible and unique opportunity for not only a successful mixed-use development, but the creation of a new public amenity that honors Tempe’s history while improving the visitor experience at Tempe Town Lake,” Dillingham said. “We look forward to continuing to expand our presence in Tempe and to create a project that will make the community proud.”

Dillingham said that Tempe is an ideal location for new development as the office market emerges from the pandemic, and 250 Rio will be delivering strategically after Hines’ 100 Mill project across the street, in an effort to continue the offering of best-in-class real estate to corporate users.

100 Mill is the first building in the state to draw lease rates of more than $50 per square foot, and the building was already 92 percent leased six months before its completion. New tenants will include such well-known companies as Amazon, Deloitte, Mov, LiveRamp and others. 250 Rio is expected to trend similar rental rates and attract a thoughtfully curated best-in-class tenant mix.

https://azbigmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/250-RIO_Park-R1.jpeg

https://azbigmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/250-RIO_From-Lake-1024x569.jpeg

[muertecaza]

No update on whether the tax abatement was approved (guessing it was) but the project is moving forward.

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/tempe-city-council-approves-250-rio-development/

The big garage facing Rio Salado still rankles a little, but Rio Salado is basically lost from an urban/pedestrian standpoint. The power that be view it as more akin to like Lake Shore Dr. or something. Especially with the improvements to the stadium/bridge, this should look pretty good from the park/lake.

[ASU Diablo]

The big garage facing Rio Salado still rankles a little, but Rio Salado is basically lost from an urban/pedestrian standpoint. The power that be view it as more akin to like Lake Shore Dr. or something. Especially with the improvements to the stadium/bridge, this should look pretty good from the park/lake.

Yeah I think for this particular case, I would rather have it open up and address the park/lake. However, curious to see how it all plays out and whether the possible extension of the street car (if Coyotes arena approved) affects any future development and how they address Rio Salado

[MiEncanto]

Don't have a subscription to the PBJ, but I'd love to see their justification for a tax abatement in the hottest office submarket in like a five state area.

The justification is always the same: the project doesn't pencil out at this rate so we need it. It used to be, rents weren't high enough to provide enough funding for the banks to lend. Now it's construction costs are too high. It's always BS: the banks would not fund the project if the margins were so narrow that it's only profitable with a subsidy.

The truth is Grady Gammage can get it for them so why not ask? Developer's job is to seek the best deal and it's available and everyone else on the lake got a deal, right? You wanna sell your building in 4 years and explain why yours is the only one who didn't get a deal?

Also, don't forget everyone on the lake has to pay for the damn lake, which has crazy high costs. So ironically even though the property is exempt from property taxes and wont pay the schools, the city doesn't care about that legal workaround and still charges them the property taxes for being in the lake district, which requires debt service and ongoing money. So they give out GPLETs like candy on the lake because they know that property owner isn't going to like paying 2 property tax bills.

[PHX31]

Time again to ask: Anyone know the status or the latest on the old squatter property?

[CB1]

https://youtu.be/Qm9h0RP2WSQ

Video of proposed Coyotes development.

[BA744PHX]

https://youtu.be/Qm9h0RP2WSQ

Video of proposed Coyotes development.

WOW very nice, how many phases is this ?

[Mr.RE]

an LED screen ceiling?!?!? Can you imagine if they extended the lake to Priest? Then it would really be a world-class entertainment district.

[CB1]

Not sure how many phases there will be but these are the most recent updates regarding the project: https://arizonasports.com/story/3161177/arizona-coyotes-arena-plan-tempe-city-council-votes-to-continue-talks/amp/

[ASU Diablo]

You guys should check out the "Phoenix Area Stadium and Arena News (https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=237028&page=33)" thread. All this info was posted back on 6/2 when the Tempe City Council vote took place. :cheers:

Agreed. It's all very exciting and looks amazing.

[CB1]

You guys should check out the "Phoenix Area Stadium and Arena News (https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=237028&page=33)" thread. All this info was posted back on 6/2 when the Tempe City Council vote took place. :cheers:

Agreed. It's all very exciting and looks amazing.

Nice!!! Thank you for the forum! :)

[azsunsurfer]

So it looks like the 250 Rio development was approved by the City of Tempe. They aren't starting construction until next year right?

[Ttown5]

Does anyone have any news on the remodel happening for the shopping center at the corner of rural and university? The one with the canes and the Trader Joes? It looks like they are changing/adding to the structure but I am not sure if there are any documents regarding the additions or updates.

[muertecaza]

Does anyone have any news on the remodel happening for the shopping center at the corner of rural and university? The one with the canes and the Trader Joes? It looks like they are changing/adding to the structure but I am not sure if there are any documents regarding the additions or updates.

I know it's an "exterior renovation" per the list of issued building permits, but I haven't seen anything with the exact scope, or any renderings.

[stutteringpunk]

Anyone have any clue what's going on with Tempe Depot. I try to stay updated here, but I haven't seen or heard anything with that project for what feels like months. It's been an empty lot this whole time.

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/3RM7wcN.jpg

[BA744PHX]

Wow very nice, i flew into PHX a few weeks ago and was impressed on the impact these 2 towers have

[phoenixwillrise]

The pyramids were built faster.

[CrestedSaguaro]

The pyramids were built faster.

I'll be happy once they're fully completed though. Going to be some of the best looking towers in the Metro.

[xymox]

The pyramids were built faster.

If anything - most of Tempe was built after and completed before these...

[ASUSunDevil]

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/3-32-acres-of-land-at-tempe-town-lake-sells-for-33-75m/

[muertecaza]

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/3-32-acres-of-land-at-tempe-town-lake-sells-for-33-75m/

Wow, pricey. But not my money. Let's go!

[Mr.RE]

New Mixed-Use project proposed at Perry Ln & Rio Salado removing a current junk yard with a 6-story apartment project. No details on how many units but will have ground floor retail. There is another similar podium style project next door that will be submitted soon as well.

That whole south side of Rio Salado between the 101 & McClintock will be transformed soon.

[CB1]

https://multifamily.cushwake.com/Listings/29106

Here is the only thing I could find regarding that development on Rio.

[skiesthelimit]

I found a retail brochure (click download brochure) (https://phoenixcommercialadvisors.com/inventory/?propertyId=328043-lease) for Novus that has a master plan for the build out on the Rural corridor. Includes renderings for 700 Novus Pl and projected delivery dates for many of the projects. Not sure what happened with planning as the current apartment going up was supposed to be Q1 2024 and the highrise next to 777 was slated Q3 2023 which is still just dirt.


Anyone have any clue what's going on with Tempe Depot. I try to stay updated here, but I haven't seen or heard anything with that project for what feels like months. It's been an empty lot this whole time.

They've been moving dirt and attending to the existing depot building. I'm not sure when we'll see digging/vertical but I would assume by the end of year around when it cools down we should see it ramp up.

[muertecaza]

RIP to another long-time Tempe spot:

https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2022/07/09/the-vine-tavern-eatery-to-close-asu-location-july-23-after-36-years/

The Vine Tavern & Eatery, a popular hangout for ASU students and sports fans since 1986, will permanently close its Apache Boulevard location Saturday, July 23. The Irish pub is referring to the closure as a ‘‘relocation’’ – last month MXSW broke the news The Vine was taking over the former Angry Crab space on the northwest corner of Ray and 38th Street in Ahwatukee. It also has a 20-year-old location on the southeast corner of Rural and Elliot in south Tempe that will continue to operate.

Sad to see it go.

From a redevelopment standpoint, I haven't seen anything, and there's no transfer of ownership of the property on public records yet. The lot is only about 3/4 acre, so hard to say what they would do there. But could be interesting if they could assemble it with the Chevron and/or Someburros.

[CB1]

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

Carvana on Priest and Rio

[ciweiss]

Not sure this was mention previous but there is a development called Rio Yards that is already up to the 3rd floor on one of the buildings north of SRP. I found the below video on it.

https://youtu.be/alt5xRA-A9o

[muertecaza]

Not sure this was mention previous but there is a development called Rio Yards that is already up to the 3rd floor on one of the buildings north of SRP. I found the below video on it.

https://youtu.be/alt5xRA-A9o

Nice video, thanks. That's the Novus office development that's under construction, right?

[ciweiss]

Nice video, thanks. That's the Novus office development that's under construction, right?

I believe so.

[Mr.RE]

1. Noticed that a preliminary site plan review has been submitted and approved for a mixed-use high rise project located at 704 S College Ave (old ASU Bookstore). No details yet but should see some more details here soon.

2. Another preliminary site plan review was submitted for a mixed use project located at 955 e university drive. It says commercial and residential tower. Would be great to get more density and height at this corner :cheers:
https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=22CAP&capID2=00000&capID3=005DA&agencyCode=TEMPE&IsToShowInspection=

3. Mixed use project located at 1801 E Rio Salado Parkway. Proposed 6-story podium with ground floor retail.

[ASU Diablo]

2. Another preliminary site plan review was submitted for a mixed use project located at 955 e university drive. It says commercial and residential tower. Would be great to get more density and height at this corner :cheers:
https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=22CAP&capID2=00000&capID3=005DA&agencyCode=TEMPE&IsToShowInspection=


Noooo...first The Vine and now Devil's Advocate? :(

Nostalgia aside, a tower in this intersection is pretty amazing.

[Mr.RE]

Preliminary site plan review approved for a new mixed-use project called "Gilbert Drive Apartments" located at 1043 e curry rd. I believe this would replace the car lot but by its name may extend from curry rd down to gilbert drive.

[Mr.RE]

Preliminary site plan review for a new high-rise mixed use development was submitted for the wells fargo at Mill/University. I remember a few weeks back us hoping that would get redeveloped next to shady park... I wonder with all the noise issues shady park will be part of this development?

[combusean]

Two new high rises in one day, plus the continued redevelopment of the Fruitland Farms eyesore? Man, Tempe is on fire.

[muertecaza]

1. Noticed that a preliminary site plan review has been submitted and approved for a mixed-use high rise project located at 704 S College Ave (old ASU Bookstore). No details yet but should see some more details here soon.

2. Another preliminary site plan review was submitted for a mixed use project located at 955 e university drive. It says commercial and residential tower. Would be great to get more density and height at this corner :cheers:
https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=22CAP&capID2=00000&capID3=005DA&agencyCode=TEMPE&IsToShowInspection=

3. Mixed use project located at 1801 E Rio Salado Parkway. Proposed 6-story podium with ground floor retail.

Preliminary site plan review approved for a new mixed-use project called "Gilbert Drive Apartments" located at 1043 e curry rd. I believe this would replace the car lot but by its name may extend from curry rd down to gilbert drive.

Preliminary site plan review for a new high-rise mixed use development was submitted for the wells fargo at Mill/University. I remember a few weeks back us hoping that would get redeveloped next to shady park... I wonder with all the noise issues shady park will be part of this development?

Thanks much for all the info. It always kind of irked me that the Newman Center's catholic college redevelopment of the bookstore got turned down by the City Council. Interested to see the new proposal.

And with the existing development under construction and the new 'Gilbert Drive' project, it seems that whole county island of junk yards will be redeveloped and probably incorporated into Tempe within the next few years.

[CB1]

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

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/xid26kY.jpg

[CB1]

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

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/LeG3YKC.jpg

The Beam and Omni looking good so far.

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/LeG3YKC.jpg

[CB1]

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

[CB1]

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

Not sure what this is but it’s getting built behind the Whole Foods neighborhood in Tempe.

[azsunsurfer]

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

Not sure what this is but it’s getting built behind the Whole Foods neighborhood in Tempe.

For rent townhomes.

Also the renderings are out for the emerald center apartments as well as the Lincoln South Bank tower.

[muertecaza]

Also the renderings are out for the emerald center apartments as well as the Lincoln South Bank tower.

where they at doe?

EDIT: nm, I stopped being lazy:

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=97240&t=637938432706693950

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=97236&t=637938429112394204

Odds Lincoln South Bank finishes before The Pier?

Also nice that even out as far south as the Emerald project they're building texas donut apartment buildings.

[Mr.RE]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52233896473_c17794ef0c_c.jpg

Looks like they'll extend the grass down toward the lake similar to Marina Heights creating a park-like feel.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52234372130_8b14460eab_c.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52232898677_76270410b3_c.jpg

[CrestedSaguaro]

^^^This is pretty nice looking. I have always wondered when the Phoenix area would start seeing low-rise multifamily developments wrapping around a high-rise tower. This gives me hope that maybe some of the multitude of low-rise developments going up in downtown PHX could one day incorporate towers.

Man Tempe is smokin'! :tup:

[combusean]

The low rise stuff is limited to 7 stories/80' (i think) because of fire and construction code related to them being wood for the most part. Towers need steel and concrete and as a result have much more complex foundations.

They're building the low-rise stuff because the density and construction cost are at a sweet spot. It's posssible that the low-rise stuff will get taller still as most of the low-rise stuff today is built out of a creative interpretation of the building code, a developer in Sacramento finagled their way into an 8-story building.

https://www.woodworks.org/resources/1430-q-light-frame-maximizes-space-and-profitability-in-a-competitive-market/

[MMDelon]

Is this one of the South Pier towers? Never mind I see the comment above.

[skiesthelimit]

Does anyone know what’s planned for the lot next to Omni? Just drove by and they’re moving tons of dirt and a drilling rig is on site.

I don’t see anything on the planning maps.

[CBar]

Does anyone know what’s planned for the lot next to Omni? Just drove by and they’re moving tons of dirt and a drilling rig is on site.

I don’t see anything on the planning maps.

Mill Avenue Parking structure: See https://cfo.asu.edu/mill-ave-parking-structure

Construction web cam at https://app.oxblue.com/open/McCarthy/MillAveParkingStructure

[Mr.RE]

According to this article, this project if approved could begin construction as early as December of this year. Also mentions the first phase of Southpier to begin early next year as well. If that holds up, we could have 3 high-rise towers along the lake all going up at once. :cheers:

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2022/07/25/21-story-mixed-use-tower-proposed-for-tempe.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=ae&utm_content=PH&j=28501660&senddate=2022-07-25

[Mr.RE]

They have started construction on the dual-branded hotel at the Tempe Market station across from Tempe Marketplace.
https://www.orionprop.com/topfive/california-firm-breaks-ground-on-dual-branded-marriott-hotel-project-near-phoenix/

[BurjKhalifa2Builder]

In the meeting where they approved the Lincoln South project last night, the commission chair successfully talked the developers into 4,000 sq ft of retail. I think they were planning somewhere around 2,300 sq ft before

[muertecaza]

In case anyone here hasn't made it over to the photo threads lately, plinko recently posted a great photo thread with some pictures around Tempe.

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=251806

[CB1]

Thanks for sharing. Those are some professional pictures! Nice!!

[Mr.RE]

New preliminary site plan review submitted for a 27-story mixed-use high-rise located at University & Myrtle (NWC) I believe the salvation army site. 281 market rate apartments and 7k SF of ground floor retail. Tempe is blowing up. BOOM :tup:

[Mr.RE]

Also proposed: "Seven-story mixed-use building located at the NWC of Apache Rd and McClintock Dr. The ground floor level will contain both residential units, retail, and community spaces for fitness and gathering areas."

If you want to search recently submitted proposals go here: https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx

Select "Preliminary Site Plan Review" then search and itll pull up the latest.

[muertecaza]

New preliminary site plan review submitted for a 27-story mixed-use high-rise located at University & Myrtle (NWC) I believe the salvation army site. 281 market rate apartments and 7k SF of ground floor retail. Tempe is blowing up. BOOM :tup:

Also proposed: "Seven-story mixed-use building located at the NWC of Apache Rd and McClintock Dr. The ground floor level will contain both residential units, retail, and community spaces for fitness and gathering areas."

If you want to search recently submitted proposals go here: https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx

Select "Preliminary Site Plan Review" then search and itll pull up the latest.

There was a period there in ~2020 when it seemed like the pipeline was drying up, but it's booming again for sure.

On the Salvation Army site, I remember...several years ago I used to stop in there for coffee sometimes in the morning, and I shamelessly eavesdropped a little on a conversation about redeveloping the building. Will be cool if it finally comes to fruition.

And thanks for the site--one more place for me to putz around, haha. Looks like Hilo (Mill/7th) submitted a preliminary site plan review on August 1 as well. Hopefully that one moves soon too.

[muertecaza]

Looks like from the City site that there are also initial plans to put one of these on the roof of the Watermark:

https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/

It looks awesome.

[ASU Diablo]

There was a period there in ~2020 when it seemed like the pipeline was drying up, but it's booming again for sure.

On the Salvation Army site, I remember...several years ago I used to stop in there for coffee sometimes in the morning, and I shamelessly eavesdropped a little on a conversation about redeveloping the building. Will be cool if it finally comes to fruition.

And thanks for the site--one more place for me to putz around, haha. Looks like Hilo (Mill/7th) submitted a preliminary site plan review on August 1 as well. Hopefully that one moves soon too.

Oh wow...nice to finally see movement on the Hilo. Like combusean, I thought this was dead as well. What a nice surprise...

[IndyAZ]

Oh wow...nice to finally see movement on the Hilo. Like combusean, I thought this was dead as well. What a nice surprise...

It was delayed cause the owner just bought the Jack in the Box next door, so it will be a different and larger building.

[ASU Diablo]

It was delayed cause the owner just bought the Jack in the Box next door, so it will be a different and larger building.

Whaaaaat. Damn IndyAz, you're always dropping these nice bombs!! :cheers:

They just recently did the reno too. I always thought they would never sell.

[Mr.RE]

Whaaaaat. Damn IndyAz, you're always dropping these nice bombs!! :cheers:

They just recently did the reno too. I always thought they would never sell.

I wonder if they are going to push for height & more density? Would be nice to see a proposal at least the height of the Westin or taller.

[IndyAZ]

I wonder if they are going to push for height & more density? Would be nice to see a proposal at least the height of the Westin or taller.

They can't push too much because that lot requires step backs along Mill. I believe they did increase the height from the original 11 stories up to 14 stories, plus doubling the footprint.

[Raymie]

Also looks like the ex-Albertsons at Rural and Guadalupe will become ANOTHER Eos Fitness. That's in addition to three others in south Tempe/Chandler (Warner & I-10, Warner & Guadalupe, Rural and Ray).

And there's a review for a planned White Castle near the ChopShop/AT&T building at Warner and I-10.

[azsunsurfer]

Anyone else bothered by how slow the Novus micro apartment development has been? They broke ground well over a year ago and they are still only on the 2nd floor. Might be a slower project than The Pier....

[muertecaza]

Also proposed: "Seven-story mixed-use building located at the NWC of Apache Rd and McClintock Dr. The ground floor level will contain both residential units, retail, and community spaces for fitness and gathering areas."

If you want to search recently submitted proposals go here: https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx

Select "Preliminary Site Plan Review" then search and itll pull up the latest.

Another site plan review submitted for across the street from this one, on the SWC of Apache/McClintock.

New mixed-use development (multifamily residences, street-level retail, and street-level live-work units).

[BurjKhalifa2Builder]

How many times do developers have to go before the Dev Review Committee? Does every project start with a Development Plan Review or something before that?

If the committee approves the development plan review, and the zoning change request, what then?

[IndyAZ]

How many times do developers have to go before the Dev Review Committee? Does every project start with a Development Plan Review or something before that?

If the committee approves the development plan review, and the zoning change request, what then?

Yes, all major projects go to DPR, only projects or renovations can be administrative/staff level approvals.

DPR is essentially a preliminary design review / entitlement approval that really only reviews site design and building elevations.

Once you receive DPR Approval, the design / development team moves to full Construction Document design phase and will submit for full site and building permits. CD phase includes full structural, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, civil and landscape. The CD phase can easily take 3-4 months or more plus City review times which are about 2-3 months (pending the client hasn't released the team to start full deign at risk concurrently during DPR phase). Hope that makes sense!

[BurjKhalifa2Builder]

Yes, all major projects go to DPR, only projects or renovations can be administrative/staff level approvals.

DPR is essentially a preliminary design review / entitlement approval that really only reviews site design and building elevations.

Once you receive DPR Approval, the design / development team moves to full Construction Document design phase and will submit for full site and building permits. CD phase includes full structural, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, civil and landscape. The CD phase can easily take 3-4 months or more plus City review times which are about 2-3 months (pending the client hasn't released the team to start full deign at risk concurrently during DPR phase). Hope that makes sense!

It does make sense, thanks a lot

[Mr.RE]

When do you guys suspect they will begin on the next phase of Novus near and around the multipurpose arena? I would think they will wait until after this years season before doing more demo of the track and baseball fields. Maybe one of y'all can work your research magic and dig up something :tup:

[xymox]

Looked like they were getting ready to jump the crane at the Pier (one last time?) this weekend. They had a new section staged out there on the building's middle section. I'd have to imagine they're getting close to topping out the east tower.

[muertecaza]

Looked like they were getting ready to jump the crane at the Pier (one last time?) this weekend. They had a new section staged out there on the building's middle section. I'd have to imagine they're getting close to topping out the east tower.

Yeah, if I remember right, it's supposed to be 24 stories, and I counted 20 complete and working on no. 21 when I rode by the other day.

[PHX-DUDE-MAN]

Yeah, if I remember right, it's supposed to be 24 stories, and I counted 20 complete and working on no. 21 when I rode by the other day.

Does anyone know the height of the Pier Tower? 300 feet? 280 feet?

[CrestedSaguaro]

Does anyone know the height of the Pier Tower? 300 feet? 280 feet?

283'. Will be tied for 2nd/3rd tallest towers in Tempe.

[Mr.RE]

A few updates:

250 Rio was approved at City Council last night. Lincoln Southbank was continued to the September 8th meeting for approval. Could see more cranes in the sky soon!

The Dewitt: Will be voted on at DRB on 8/23. Nice looking building for the area. See package below.
https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=97742&t=637962394503018567

[Mr.RE]

New mixed-use development submitted for PSP review at 7th ave & College (old book store)

Another project located at 1031 E Apache Blvd called "The Marshall at Tempe Proposed mixed-use residential building (student housing) with approximately 330 dwelling units (796 bedrooms) with approximately 3,600 square feet of ground floor retail space."
Is this the Motel 6 property or the hotel across the street? They would need height on either lot to get that many units..

Also heard from a source that the surface parking lot at 5th Ave & Ash (across from tempe Depot is planned as two-tower hotel & MF development with ground floor retail. Plans will be submitted later this year. Pretty exciting stuff happening!

[PHX31]

New mixed-use development submitted for PSP review at 7th ave & College (old book store)


Tempe is growing up substantially... sad to see things like these old buildings go even if single story 60's? style retail strip buildings in this area are not long for the world (even if the old book store building has a decent pedestrian/street feel and is cool looking).

I have very fond memories of my time at ASU and this strip of buildings in particular. The book store, there was a sandwich shop (can't remember the name - it pre-dated the Subway), and of course the little grocery store (Campus Corner) where we'd go after leaving Sun Devil Stadium at halftime, grab a case of beer, and then head back in to the stadium.

[Obadno]

Tempe is growing up substantially... sad to see things like these old buildings go even if single story 60's? style retail strip buildings in this area are not long for the world (even if the old book store building has a decent pedestrian/street feel and is cool looking).

I have very fond memories of my time at ASU and this strip of buildings in particular. The book store, there was a sandwich shop (can't remember the name - it pre-dated the Subway), and of course the little grocery store (Campus Corner) where we'd go after leaving Sun Devil Stadium at halftime, grab a case of beer, and then head back in to the stadium.

Yes at the risk of sounding like an old fuddy there was a lived in grittiness to a lot of these old tiny shops, AsU is very modern and sanitized now.

In the aggregate its better but there is something about those old dingy crapy buildings that give college a certain aesthetic.

[PHX31]

Yes at the risk of sounding like an old fuddy there was a lived in grittiness to a lot of these old tiny shops, AsU is very modern and sanitized now.

In the aggregate its better but there is something about those old dingy crapy buildings that give college a certain aesthetic.

Yes, exactly. I'm rarely in Tempe anymore but I imagine there is almost zero of these types of establishments or individual buildings left. Tempe's previous "college town" feel it used to have is probably mostly long gone.

[RichTempe]

New mixed-use development submitted for PSP review at 7th ave & College (old book store)

Another project located at 1031 E Apache Blvd called "The Marshall at Tempe Proposed mixed-use residential building (student housing) with approximately 330 dwelling units (796 bedrooms) with approximately 3,600 square feet of ground floor retail space."
Is this the Motel 6 property or the hotel across the street? They would need height on either lot to get that many units..

Also heard from a source that the surface parking lot at 5th Ave & Ash (across from tempe Depot is planned as two-tower hotel & MF development with ground floor retail. Plans will be submitted later this year. Pretty exciting stuff happening!

That address (1031 E. Apache) is for the Sleep Inn and Suites, so across the street from Motel 6.

[RichTempe]

Tempe is growing up substantially... sad to see things like these old buildings go even if single story 60's? style retail strip buildings in this area are not long for the world (even if the old book store building has a decent pedestrian/street feel and is cool looking).

I have very fond memories of my time at ASU and this strip of buildings in particular. The book store, there was a sandwich shop (can't remember the name - it pre-dated the Subway), and of course the little grocery store (Campus Corner) where we'd go after leaving Sun Devil Stadium at halftime, grab a case of beer, and then head back in to the stadium.

College Street Deli, I went there a lot in the late 80's/early 90's

[Mr.RE]

The JRC is meeting to discuss a new multifamily proposal from Oakland capital for the Novus 3A (Rural & 6th) site on Sept. 7th. Hopefully get some renderings!

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/97866/637968600294516718

[CA7]

New mixed-use development submitted for PSP review at 7th ave & College (old book store)

Personally I wouldn't mind seeing that building go. I could be wrong but I don't think anything is currently in there and the back half of Atmosphere does look a little awkward like they were expecting something with a little bit of height to go behind it so hopefully that is what ends up happening. Would also be nice to see decently sized buildings go all the way down from Mill to College on 7th, the only empty spots on the south side being next to the Westin and Atmosphere.

[PHX31]

College Street Deli, I went there a lot in the late 80's/early 90's

Yes! Thank you. That should have been easy to remember. I was at ASU starting in 1997, right at the tail end of what I am imagining is the Tempe/ASU college town height ending in the mid-90s. You were there at the best time and probably have some great memories of various establishments.

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/y3Fx962.jpg

[xymox]

Well the dev boom in Tempe was nice. Now it looks like people are trying to ruin it for south pier and all future developments…

https://azbex.com/legislation-issues/legal-fight-rages-over-1-8b-tempe-south-pier-development/

[phoenixwillrise]

Well the dev boom in Tempe was nice. Now it looks like people are trying to ruin it for south pier and all future developments…

https://azbex.com/legislation-issues/legal-fight-rages-over-1-8b-tempe-south-pier-development/

Yes and it sounds like the developer is giving much more then the city is asking for donating to affordable housing. The logic of the the complainers is difficult to grasp.

[combusean]

South Pier should be paying the city for lake maintenance, not getting subsidized. They also picked a smalltime no-name developer that basically doesn't have the skills to pull this off, but that's another story.

They should have sold the land at auction and let developers come up with their own product, or just waited until the market wanted to build towers there, maybe helped along with a streetcar extension.

[azsunsurfer]

South Pier should be paying the city for lake maintenance, not getting subsidized. They also picked a smalltime no-name developer that basically doesn't have the skills to pull this off, but that's another story.

They should have sold the land at auction and let developers come up with their own product, or just waited until the market wanted to build towers there, maybe helped along with a streetcar extension.

Or even wait for another corporate relocation (as rare as I am sure they will become) like State Farm to anchor a campus like development like Marina Heights...

[CB1]

https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2022/09/02/car-free-development-substantially-built

Well, I can’t believe the Culdesac is coming alive. The link shows a video of how it’s coming along along with some new renderings.

[CB1]

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2022/09/01/tempe-homeless-encampment-rio-salado-riverbed/7950573001/

[CB1]

https://www.gophnx.com/2022/08/17/tempe-city-council-to-review-findings-research-on-coyotes-proposed-arena-entertainment-district/

[ASU Diablo]

Does anyone have any updates on the JRC September meeting? The following was supposed to be discussed yesterday but have not seen any meeting minutes posted up yet:


Proposed Development on Parcel 3A – Presenters Manjula Vaz, Gammage and Burnham PLC and Blake Bunker, OAKLAND Capital.

I have a feeling the development may be a high-end boutique hotel as one of the other agenda items on the docket was to approve following text amendment "This proposed change will add 40 hotel keys to the overall allowable hotel keys in the University and Rural Mixed-Use sub-district from 425 keys to 465 keys"