Tempe Development Thread

[Mr.RE]

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"

According to a PSPR submitted a few days ago, its going to be 12-story hotel. Great height there!

https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx

[combusean]

I really wonder where this hotel demand is coming from, but more power to the redevelopment area.

[ASU Diablo]

According to a PSPR submitted a few days ago, its going to be 12-story hotel. Great height there!

https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx

Nice great find! Finally some decent height in Novus. And yep this is for Parcel 3A...SWC of Rural and 6th St

I really wonder where this hotel demand is coming from, but more power to the redevelopment area.

Yep...even Novus was surprised and didn't anticipate demand to be this strong. Great news! The new Multi-Purpose Arena may have something to do with it?

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=98003&t=637976193359416105

[combusean]

Does Tempe get the hotel and sales taxes from Novus developments? I find it odd that there'd be some cap on the number of keys for a high-intensity area.

[CBar]

https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx

I am new to the epermits site. Once I login where do I find the PSPR?

Thanks

[MiEncanto]

Does Tempe get the hotel and sales taxes from Novus developments? I find it odd that there'd be some cap on the number of keys for a high-intensity area.

Pretty sure Tempe gets their normal bed taxes. ASU gets the property taxes.

[Mr.RE]

The 21-story Lincoln Southbank tower was approved at City Council last week. Hopefully we see this one get started early next year!

[muertecaza]

The 21-story Lincoln Southbank tower was approved at City Council last week. Hopefully we see this one get started early next year!

Nice.

Tempe Development Map September update:

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

Press Coffee is open at 100 Mill
'Blue at Eastline Village' (across Apache from Culdesac) has a building permit issued
Novus 3G (the one on the east side of Rural next to the practice facility) is in review for a building permit. It is 7-story multi-family.
Two more townhome proposals for Riverside neighborhood (bordered roughly by Ash-University-1st St.-Hardy), one off 5th St. and one off University. There are groups of 5-30 townhomes sprouting up on seemingly every empty lot through this neighborhood.

[CA7]

Does anyone have any information on the new academic building they're constructing in the middle of Orange Mall? It's kind of in between the MU and the Fine Arts Center area. Nice to have another modern building but I feel like it's a weird spot to put it, there's a lot of foot traffic being redirected because they blocked off one of the busiest paths on campus.

[PHX31]

Does anyone have any information on the new academic building they're constructing in the middle of Orange Mall? It's kind of in between the MU and the Fine Arts Center area. Nice to have another modern building but I feel like it's a weird spot to put it, there's a lot of foot traffic being redirected because they blocked off one of the busiest paths on campus.

It looks like it's this:

https://cfo.asu.edu/Wilson-Hall-replacement

[azsunsurfer]

Nice.

Tempe Development Map September update:

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

Press Coffee is open at 100 Mill
'Blue at Eastline Village' (across Apache from Culdesac) has a building permit issued
Novus 3G (the one on the east side of Rural next to the practice facility) is in review for a building permit. It is 7-story multi-family.
Two more townhome proposals for Riverside neighborhood (bordered roughly by Ash-University-1st St.-Hardy), one off 5th St. and one off University. There are groups of 5-30 townhomes sprouting up on seemingly every empty lot through this neighborhood.

-Finally noticed equipment last week for the Blue at Eastline Village...so it seems the squatter issue was settled and hopefully we can get some construction soon.

-There is fencing up around for Novus 3G, so it looks like demo for that 7 story apartment building next to the Cornerstone will happen soon.

-Also it looks like the demolition of the building next to "Alight Tempe" apartment building is happening too. Fenced around the building. I believe this was another 5/6 story apartment building with retail?

[muertecaza]

Also it looks like the demolition of the building next to "Alight Tempe" apartment building is happening too. Fenced around the building. I believe this was another 5/6 story apartment building with retail?

Yeah, that's 'Haven at Apache':

https://www.edi-international.com/haven-at-apache

[Mr.RE]

New PSPR submitted for a seven story apartment complex with approximately 646 units! Based on the address will be a redevelopment of an office building along the light rail in north tempe. Address is 1700 N Desert Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

[combusean]

That seems such an interesting (read: dumpy) place to max out on density and unit count, and ripping out a 30-year-old hypothetically Class A office building w/ generous parking to boot.

Maybe there's just a lack of good investment opportunities in Tempe?

[muertecaza]

That seems such an interesting (read: dumpy) place to max out on density and unit count, and ripping out a 30-year-old hypothetically Class A office building w/ generous parking to boot.

Maybe there's just a lack of good investment opportunities in Tempe?

Yeah, maybe. North Tempe is definitely getting tight for opportunities, but I wouldn't have thought we were at this stage yet. Not mad about it though.

Went by today and saw that they are doing demo work for 'Dwell' (Farmer/5th St.).

[azsunsurfer]

Yo any of y'all notice that the surface lot at Dorsey and Lemon is fenced off? It's a City owned lot and from what I remember that "non-profit" who developed that artist housing in Downtown Mesa was negotiating with Tempe to do a 5/ 6 story development there with Gallery space. Was there any renderings for this or was this one of those shady processes where they don't share them because it's a deal on Tempe owned land?

[muertecaza]

Small update but since it's been a topic of conversation here, I noticed that the "squatter" house--officially the Gonzalez-Martinez House-- at 321 W. 1st St. is being considered for rehabilitation and historic preservation:

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/98320

Not necessarily opposed to the idea, especially if it was part of a bigger redevelopment, similar I suppose to the Hayden House renovation. It's obviously not going to be on anyone's list of 7 wonders of the world, but it is one of the oldest structures in the city, it's old adobe construction, and I could see it working as some sort of small-scale retail in conjunction with development of the rest of the lot. For more info on the house:

https://www.tempe.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/358/1209?npage=6

[muertecaza]

Yo any of y'all notice that the surface lot at Dorsey and Lemon is fenced off? It's a City owned lot and from what I remember that "non-profit" who developed that artist housing in Downtown Mesa was negotiating with Tempe to do a 5/ 6 story development there with Gallery space. Was there any renderings for this or was this one of those shady processes where they don't share them because it's a deal on Tempe owned land?

Yeah, this is the latest update of which I'm aware. The article has a rendering:

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2019/09/13/nonprofit-artspace-projects-may-build-affordable-housing-tempe/2278935001/

https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/09/13/PPHX/68dad2a9-49f6-415f-8509-5b1b8b2c2676-Tempe_Arspace_Lofts.JPG?width=566&height=481&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp

No idea if that's still the plan since the article is from 2019, but it would be cool if it was.

[CB1]

https://www.700novusplace.com/

[CB1]

https://www.700novusplace.com/uploads/1/3/8/4/138439302/700_novus_place_brochure_cw_final.pdf

[combusean]

Is 777 Novus showing any more signs of life or is this just speculative?

[Mr.RE]

Is 777 Novus showing any more signs of life or is this just speculative?

I believe the intent was to first get 700 Novus leasing/UC to gauge tenant interest then either seek a single tenant for 777 (since its on the most prominent corner/intersection of tempe) or develop it and lease out by floor. 777 might be the last parcel in this phase to get developed...

[Mr.RE]

PSPR filed for a "Tempe Entertainment District" for the proposed Coyotes stadium that includes a site plan with landscape and building elevations. Looks like its under review but should come available in the next few weeks. :tup:

[azsunsurfer]

I thought the next Novus office building was breaking ground anyway without a single large tenant. From many months ago I thought there was an article that one of the Sky Song tenants who outgrew their space was going to be moving into the new phase at Novus?

[Mr.RE]

Bringing this webcam back to the surface of the Mill parking structure but has a good view of the work going on at Omni.

https://app.oxblue.com/open/McCarthy/MillAveParkingStructure

[phoenixwillrise]

Bringing this webcam back to the surface of the Mill parking structure but has a good view of the work going on at Omni.

https://app.oxblue.com/open/McCarthy/MillAveParkingStructure

Does anybody else see that thing that looks like huge letters in the right side of both views of that parking structure? It looks like letters laid down on a background really strange.

[ASU Diablo]

Does anybody else see that thing that looks like huge letters in the right side of both views of that parking structure? It looks like letters laid down on a background really strange.

LOL looks like the webcam is on top of the Lattie F Coor Hall. The word "EXPLORE" hangs off the roof...and creates a shadow down at the street level

Too many long nights at that computer lab :cheers:

https://spectrum-engineers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ASU-Lattie-Coor-Ext2.jpg

[CA7]

Are there plans for the lot in front of 777 Novus that's directly on the University/Rural intersection? I always thought it was weird that it is one of the later plots in this "phase" to be filled.

[phoenixwillrise]

I thought someone was messing with the camera feed or something. LOL

[azsunsurfer]

Are there plans for the lot in front of 777 Novus that's directly on the University/Rural intersection? I always thought it was weird that it is one of the later plots in this "phase" to be filled.

Ah yeah....another office block similar to the 777 Novus "Tower"

[ASU Diablo]

Bringing this webcam back to the surface of the Mill parking structure but has a good view of the work going on at Omni.

https://app.oxblue.com/open/McCarthy/MillAveParkingStructure

Reviewing ASU's new "Annual Capital Plan" document (Page 239), I noticed that this new parking garage is identified as "Academic and Office Space". Not sure if a mistake or if perhaps there will be space (in addition to the parking garage?). Also, the other Eastern half of the lot will be student housing (Herberger Residence Hall) and more academic space.

https://public.azregents.edu/Board/2022-09-28-through-30-Final-Board-Book.pdf

[muertecaza]

Reviewing ASU's new "Annual Capital Plan" document (Page 239), I noticed that this new parking garage is identified as "Academic and Office Space". Not sure if a mistake or if perhaps there will be space (in addition to the parking garage?). Also, the other Eastern half of the lot will be student housing (Herberger Residence Hall) and more academic space.

https://public.azregents.edu/Board/2022-09-28-through-30-Final-Board-Book.pdf

Nice. A couple other things pulled out on Novus:

In Q4 2021 a national RFP was issued to solicit proposals to develop Parcels 5C, 5D, 5E, and 5F located in Phase V (Lakefront Parcels). Several qualified developers submitted proposals for mixed-use development projects on all or a portion of the Lakefront Parcels. The majority of these proposals were focused on developing Parcel 5F as a stand-alone mixed-use development. In Q3 2022, ASU selected the lead proposer, a national developer with substantial mixed-use development experience, and entered into an exclusive negotiating period to finalize the letter of intent for Parcel 5F. The proposed development is anticipated to be a high-rise project that includes multiple product types.

The Piedmont, a 318-unit multifamily residential community on Novus Phase III, Parcel 3B was completed in April 2022. The early occupants of The Piedmont represent Novus’ first residents, a critical component of advancing Novus as a mixed-use development. The Piedmont offers first-class amenities including a rooftop pool, fitness center, and a dog run with an attached indoor pet wash station. The project has experienced strong lease-up and was approximately 80 percent leased as of July 2022. The majority of the residents are non-students employed across a variety of industries.

Tenant merchandising and leasing within the Novus Place retail and
entertainment district have seen significant progress over Fiscal Year 2022.
Novus’ first retail tenants executed leases and anticipate opening in the second quarter of calendar year 2023. Of the approximately 27,000 square feet of retail space currently constructed in Novus Phase III, approximately 65 percent is under a lease or signed letter of intent with retail users. The emergence of the Novus retail and entertainment district will provide needed amenities for office tenants, hotel guests, residents, and visitors, representing a critical milestone toward advancing Novus as a mixed-use development

In June 2022, a developer entered into an option to lease Parcel 3DN. Parcel 3DN is planned for a 160,000 square foot mid-rise class A office, including ground-floor retail. The project, 700 Novus Place, represents the second of three planned mid-rise Class A office buildings located in Novus Phase III. In August of 2022, 700 Novus Place obtained approval of the final construction drawings and was issued a building permit. Closing is anticipated prior to the end of the calendar year 2022 with construction commencing shortly thereafter.

A Preliminary Takedown Notice (PTN) will be submitted for Phase IV, Parcel 4A in September of 2022. Parcel 4A is comprised of approximately 6.2 developable acres located along Rio Salado Parkway just east of Rural Road. Parcel 4A is located on the former Karsten Golf course and will not displace any current ASU use. ASU has received unsolicited interest from healthcare providers and developers interested in developing a Medical Office Building (MOB). ASU intends to issue a national RFP for a MOB development, which may be phased or include complementary development uses.

[ASU Diablo]

Nice. A couple other things pulled out on Novus:

Parcel 5F is the NWC of Rural/Rio Salado so will be interesting to see what height we will be able to get there. On the Novus website, the Land Use Plan splits up 5F into "5FW" and "5FE" so curious to see if this proposed development will encompass BOTH lots or just one. Exciting nonetheless...

[Mr.RE]

They updated the rendering for Phase 3 on Page 557 so you can get a good idea of what the high rise hotel, park and restaurant area will looks like.

Page 564 has a conceptual rendering of what Phase V (NWC of Rural & Rio Salado) may look like. Kind of looks like Optima.. that would be amazing.

[ASU Diablo]

Reviewing ASU's new "Annual Capital Plan" document (Page 239), I noticed that this new parking garage is identified as "Academic and Office Space". Not sure if a mistake or if perhaps there will be space (in addition to the parking garage?). Also, the other Eastern half of the lot will be student housing (Herberger Residence Hall) and more academic space.

https://public.azregents.edu/Board/2022-09-28-through-30-Final-Board-Book.pdf

I guess I should read this entire 600 page report before asking all these questions LOL


So looks like on the same block (most Western part of the lot) will be a five-story, approximately 128,000 gross-square-foot facility and will be built right up to the parking structure and share the most western wall. The first floor of the building will include hospitality, restaurants and retail spaces with entrances along Mill Avenue.

Seven-story, approximately 256,694 gross-square-foot facility will consist of approximately 830 residence hall beds as well as an estimated 28,247 SF of dining, classroom and office spaces and indoor/outdoor common areas targeting the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts lower-division undergraduate students on ASU Tempe campus. The facility will be located between Mill Avenue and South Myrtle Avenue and East 10th Street and East 9th Street (Eastern half of the block)

[ASU Diablo]

Page 564 has a conceptual rendering of what Phase V (NWC of Rural & Rio Salado) may look like. Kind of looks like Optima.. that would be amazing.

I'm counting 20+ stories for the most western tower (looks like a total of 3 buildings on this site?). Would be amazing and agreed that it does look like Optima!

https://iili.io/QqtmGa.md.png

[azsunsurfer]

Can someone post behind the paywall?

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2022/10/04/tempe-negotiates-over-historic-danelle-plaza.html

Also looks like Nike is opening a store at TMP

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2022/10/06/nike-linked-to-building-permit-tempe-marketplace.html

[azsunsurfer]

Also why does the residential development being built just north of Cornerstone in Novus have a setback with surface parking like the low rise office development along Rio Salado? There are no powerlines. Disappointing that it wont be placed directly on Rural.

[xymox]

I'm counting 20+ stories for the most western tower (looks like a total of 3 buildings on this site?). Would be amazing and agreed that it does look like Optima!

https://iili.io/QqtmGa.md.png

Looks a lot like Marina Heights buildings + plants - which makes sense given they'd be right next door to them. Some nice continuity there...

[CB1]

https://southpierlive.com/

South Pier now has a website.

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/R3PGHsn.png

[CB1]

https://www.statepress.com/article/2022/10/asu-construction-projects-on-and-around-campus

[azsunsurfer]

Couple of things from the upcoming DRC Meeting(s)

-New townhomes on 5th St near Farmer Ave
-The narrow strip north of Culdesac on the corner of River and Apache will be a 2/3 story apartment building with retail. Will be nice infill next to the Culdesac and that other development directly west.
-Speaking of Culdesac it looks like they are requesting approval for an outdoor market, so that might be cool?
-Looks like we will get renderings/ more renderings for the two new complexes on Rio Salado, the one near Tempe Center for the Arts and the other across the street from Tempe Marketplace.
-Also there is going to be a presentation for apartments on Curry, there is a case number but no address. I am curious if they release renderings soon?

[PHX-DUDE-MAN]

https://i.imgur.com/R3PGHsn.png

It's about damn time! Geez. This should have been build in 2001.

[Mr.RE]

Is there a zoning or code ordinance against having rooftop pools along the lakefront? Seems like a huge missed opportunity for these hotels and residential developments. Expensive, yes but would be a huge selling amenity for people to live/stay at.

[azsunsurfer]

Is there a zoning or code ordinance against having rooftop pools along the lakefront? Seems like a huge missed opportunity for these hotels and residential developments. Expensive, yes but would be a huge selling amenity for people to live/stay at.

I think Sky Harbor doesn't allow for it

[combusean]

They're limited by height there and pools eat in to the rentable floor space, in addition to being more expensive to construct. I'm not so convinced a pool that high up in the flight path would be a selling point anyways.

[Ttown5]

https://azbigmedia.com/lifestyle/tempe-ranks-no-2-on-best-places-to-live-in-u-s-list/

Tempe is ranked top 2 best places in the US to live!

[combusean]

These lists are always suspect. For example, in Fremont it is illegal to have fun unless you are assigned math homework afterwards. Similarly, Irvine, Tampa, and Arlington are basically microcosms of the worst of their respective larger regions with few of the benefits.

Still good press for Tempe though.

[CB1]

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

[muertecaza]

Recent obstruction evaluation for a 350' crane for 250 Rio:

https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=555082916&row=7

Project website for reference:

https://250rio.com/

[Mr.RE]

I noticed the Pier is starting to get its white panels around the slab edges installed on the first few floors. They will probably begin installing the window wall system soon too!

[CB1]

https://arizonasports.com/story/3326695/tempe-mayor-phoenix-sent-mailers-on-coyotes-arena-plan-is-scare-tactic/amp/

[muertecaza]

Report on the planned demolition of the Watson's Flowers building on Main/Apache:

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=98518&t=638005807259166080

For reference:

https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4147104,-111.8862366,3a,88.8y,143.42h,81.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sW_ZSma-3-3yuvDs__czlNw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

The report basically concludes that due to (1) lack of historical integrity (there's not much of the original adobe building left) and (2) current building integrity issues, they will likely allow the demolition. I get that it's not my money or my building, and it does sounds like there are some legitimate issues with the building, but it's still a shame that consideration of "the building looks cool and looks cooler than whatever EIFS schlock they put up to replace will look" isn't more of a consideration. If/when it goes it will be a loss.

[exit2lef]

Report on the planned demolition of the Watson's Flowers building on Main/Apache:

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=98518&t=638005807259166080

For reference:

https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4147104,-111.8862366,3a,88.8y,143.42h,81.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sW_ZSma-3-3yuvDs__czlNw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

The report basically concludes that due to (1) lack of historical integrity (there's not much of the original adobe building left) and (2) current building integrity issues, they will likely allow the demolition. I get that it's not my money or my building, and it does sounds like there are some legitimate issues with the building, but it's still a shame that consideration of "the building looks cool and looks cooler than whatever EIFS schlock they put up to replace will look" isn't more of a consideration. If/when it goes it will be a loss.

My first reaction was that much like Mesa's "Diving Lady," the sign is more iconic than the building itself. Somehow, I hadn't noticed that it had been removed years ago. I hope the plans to place it in a museum are realized.

[CB1]

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

Development by 101 and Rio Salado

[Mr.RE]

Lincoln Property Company is requesting a 8-year GPLET for their Southbank High-rise development that will be introduce at Council this Thursday and voted on Nov. 3rd. They most likely will get it, then that should clear the way to submit plans for permits as I believe they were fairly far along in the design. Means a ground breaking in spring of next year!... if the development world doesn't fall apart before then!:shrug:

https://tempe.hylandcloud.com/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=1403&doctype=1

[ciweiss]

Does anyone have any news on Tempe Depot? I havnt seen any movement over there in a long time.

[muertecaza]

Does anyone have any news on Tempe Depot? I havnt seen any movement over there in a long time.

The Tempe development map still lists it as in review for a building permit. The citizen portal for building projects lists a lot of relevant permits as 'applied,' and lists the date of their being applied for as 2/17/2022. Their building permit was applied for 2/23/2022, but is listed as 'refund'--don't know what that means, but my guess would be that they had the building permit fee refunded and no issuance of the permit is imminent. Their latest planning document was a landscape plan submitted 2/25/2022, which is listed as still needing revisions.

I don't have any personal first-hand knowledge, but that's what I can gather from the public information. Personally I can say I walk by most work days and haven't seen anyone on site in months.

[combusean]

My guess is that unless they've announced any leasing, they're not going to start anytime soon. RED is not as well capitalized as eg, Hines, the 250 Rio developer and has no chance of building something like this on spec. This would be in a normal market, let alone one that is showing obvious signs of cooling down. Same for no letter of intent with the hotel.

[CB1]

Here is just a bit of information regarding the Tempe Depot which isn’t much but I’ll share it anyways.

https://www.constructionjournal.com/projects/details/d7dc49866cd145f796ebe844e9fc0a1e.html#

[azsunsurfer]

Couple of interesting things from the upcoming DRC meeting...

-Looks like the cool historic mid century building at 833 West Broadway will be saved and renovated into a restaurant.

-Also that adobe house on 5th Street was actually built in the 30s. Crazy it's that old. That whole corner is slated to be another cluster of 3 story townhomes.

[Mr.RE]

The Parcel 3G for the seven story apartment project at 6th and Rural was getting cleared today for construction . Should see this one go up soon.

[Mr.RE]

New PAD amendment filed for IDEA Phase 2 to allow for development of multifamily and office. I believe we may see some decent height on the multifamily piece, its an small odd shaped parcel so I am thinking 8-10 stories here.

[ASU Diablo]

New PAD amendment filed for IDEA Phase 2 to allow for development of multifamily and office. I believe we may see some decent height on the multifamily piece, its an small odd shaped parcel so I am thinking 8-10 stories here.

Is Sky Harbor/City of Phoenix going to object to this as well? :rolleyes:

Good news! And drove by Parcel 3G earlier today and saw the same. Latest ASU Capital Report did state would break ground by Q4 so nice to see Novus activity directly on other side of Rural Rd.

[azsunsurfer]

The Rio Salado and Perry Multi-family project looks soooo good. Good height, retail and the use of red brick. Can't wait to see that one built!

[Mr.RE]

The Rio Salado and Perry Multi-family project looks soooo good. Good height, retail and the use of red brick. Can't wait to see that one built!

Link: https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=98556&t=638009914350800000

Does look good! Looks like Fore property company is developing this. Interestingly enough, I was digging online and found links to plans for a 6-story development next door at Rio & McClintock. Both these sites were marketed a year ago so they must be paying a high number to get both.

http://www.gblaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RM_Plans-Set_2-1.pdf

Thoughts on this design?

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/GfARf2K.jpg

I noticed this being built on the north east corner of Apache and McClintock. Also, right across the Culdesac there is a huge parcel of land that was cleared.

[CA7]

Was anyone else expecting the Omni Hotel to look a little more interesting, I know projects usually never look as exciting as the concept art but I feel like the south facing side especially looks pretty dull. At least it's still adding more height to the skyline I guess.

Also are they planning to fit both new dorms and the new parking structure on that plot south of Omni/Mirabella? Just figured it was kind of a small fit for pretty big plans.

[skiesthelimit]

FYI, if anyone is free tomorrow and wants to put some input on the Tempe Tomorrow 2050 General Plan there is a free public event tomorrow at the AZ mills Legoland
discovery Center that will be hands on and interactive. Great way to make your voices heard for the future of the city!

[azsunsurfer]

https://i.imgur.com/GfARf2K.jpg

I noticed this being built on the north east corner of Apache and McClintock. Also, right across the Culdesac there is a huge parcel of land that was cleared.

Oh that's Aura Apache....the one across from Culdesac is Eastline Village.

[CB1]

Awesome! Thanks azsunsurfer :)

[CB1]

https://www.statepress.com/article/2022/10/novus-innovation-corridor-explanation?fbclid=IwAR3bQQZmH8AVpdN7sF19NSZkjNJfdetgFgJQNGnDvz_2sRVcg7hqMzhlf0s

[Mr.RE]

According to the Mill Ave construction cam, the scaffolding has come down from Omni. Looks like they are working on ground level site improvements.

[phoenixwillrise]

According to the Mill Ave construction cam, the scaffolding has come down from Omni. Looks like they are working on ground level site improvements.
Could you please send that link or is it the McCarthy one aimed at the parking garage under construction with the Omni in the background?

[Ttown5]

Could you please send that link or is it the McCarthy one aimed at the parking garage under construction with the Omni in the background?


https://app.oxblue.com/open/McCarthy/MillAveParkingStructure

[Mr.RE]

New PSPR submitted for a new office, multifamily and retail high-rise for South Pier Lot 1 (along Rio Salado). No renderings or anything yet but good to see a lot of activity going on in that area!

https://epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx

[muertecaza]

'Dwell'--the apartments built around the Architekton offices, broke ground:

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/dwell-a-work-home-community-breaks-ground-in-tempe/

Also some annoying framing of the pedestrian bridge being built at Alameda over the I-10 as a "giveaway" to the Angels:

https://www.azfamily.com/2022/11/03/taxpayers-footing-bill-pedestrian-bridge-that-leads-tempe-spring-training-facility/

As the article notes, the bridge has been in various stages of study and planning for literally decades.

[muertecaza]

There's a new fence up around the area for the 250 Rio development (adjacent to Tempe Beach Park). No recent permitting that I've seen, but hopefully that means this one is moving.

[CB1]

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

Carvana on priest and Rio

[xymox]

Carvana is building it - but they may never actually occupy it. They are currently consolidating their Tempe office space into the two buildings at Marina Heights. Other spaces in Tempe will be abandoned and sub-leased.

[muertecaza]

From the monthly development update (https://www.tempe.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=86321):


Lincoln South Bank (255' next to the Pier) has applied for a building permit
There's a new mixed use proposal at Fountainhead, address is 2750 S. Priest Dr.

[muertecaza]

-Also it looks like the demolition of the building next to "Alight Tempe" apartment building is happening too. Fenced around the building. I believe this was another 5/6 story apartment building with retail?

There's a new fence up around the area for the 250 Rio development (adjacent to Tempe Beach Park). No recent permitting that I've seen, but hopefully that means this one is moving.

The building azsunsurfer mentioned on Apache, as well as 250 Rio, have started demo as of this morning.

[azsunsurfer]

The building azsunsurfer mentioned on Apache, as well as 250 Rio, have started demo as of this morning.

I can confirm from this week that the retail building on Apache is being demolished! Another one to start rising soon!

[azsunsurfer]

Red zoning hearing sign is up for the Food City regeneration scheme, anyone have any details on what's proposed?

[CBar]

The "Omni" sign was being installed in the south side of the Omni today.

[Mr.RE]

The State land department has sold a 1.1 acre parcel (the squatters property) this week. No details, but does anyone remember any proposals here?

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/markedelmanaicp_az-stateland-dt-activity-7003732577979162624-OM9N?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

[CBar]

The "Omni" sign was being installed in the south side of the Omni today.

The west side has an ASU emblem.

[muertecaza]

If I counted right the Pier is working on the 24th floor on the east tower, which is the final floor, so close to topping out. Only 7 more years on the west tower!

[phoenixwillrise]

If I counted right the Pier is working on the 24th floor on the east tower, which is the final floor, so close to topping out. Only 7 more years on the west tower!
Hopefully the guy isn't going cheap on the construction materials he is using.

[azsunsurfer]

Well the project was also delayed a few months when a worker fell from one of the floors, the project would have been topped out had they been on schedule...

[ASU Diablo]

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2022/12/02/modera-rio-salado-receives-thumbs-up-by-tempe.html

Marc Bonilla received the thumbs up from Tempe City Council on Thursday for a project he's been working to develop for years.

Bonilla, who is part of the development entity Hardy Rio Development LLC, will move forward on Modera Rio Salado — a seven-story, 319-unit, mixed-use development with a planned address at 835 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe City Council approved a land-use amendment, a zoning map amendment and a development plan review Thursday on a 6-0 vote.

The project totals more than 400,000 square feet on a roughly 5-acre site. There will be 3,428 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor of the project. Bonilla said he's in conversations with restaurants and specialty grocery stores as a possible tenant for the commercial space. All first-floor units will have enclosed outdoor patios while the upper units will feature outdoor balconies.

In total, Bonilla said the investment to develop Modera Rio Salado is about $200 million.

With the green light from Tempe City Council, he wants to move as quickly as possible to break ground on the project. He said he's targeting the first quarter of 2023 to do so, most likely sometime in March. Bonilla said a 12-month timeline is reasonable.

He said he's owned the site since 2015 and went through several iterations before landing on the concept for Modera Rio Salado. Hardy Rio Development includes Dax Howard — the son of the late Wayne Howard — who is Bonilla's partner in the development.

Hardy Rio Development is co-developing the project with Mill Creek Residential, which will handle the vertical construction of the development. Phoenix-based ORB Architecture is the architect.

Bonilla, who is president and CEO of Valley real estate firm Viaone, said this project is separate from the Viaone project umbrella.

The site for the planned Moderna Rio Salado project is across the street from the IDEA Campus and located less than a mile to the east of the proposed Arizona Coyotes' entertainment district and arena. Tempe City Council unanimously approved a development agreement late Tuesday evening that would allow the Coyotes' ownership to build a $2.1 billion district if Tempe voters approve it.

The Coyotes submitted their proposal to build the arena and entertainment district — which would include restaurants and other retail, hotels, offices and apartments — on 46 acres on the northeast corner of Priest Drive and Rio Salado Parkway. Tempe set a date for a special election in May 2023 to hold a referendum election on the development.

https://media.bizj.us/view/img/12406215/modera-rio-salado.jpg

[muertecaza]

They are doing demo today on the old self-storage business across from The Yard where 'First+Farmer' - apartments - are planned to be built. It is in review for a building permit so hopefully this one should go vertical soon.

https://i.imgur.com/dFTNfAVh.jpg
https://wexforddevelopments.com/location/206-s-farmer-ave/

[Mr.RE]

Woah! Tempe's 2nd tallest?? New project submitted for entitlements for a high-rise at 211 e 7th St (next to Atmoshphere) for a height of 325' and 399 units.

[muertecaza]

Woah! Tempe's 2nd tallest?? New project submitted for entitlements for a high-rise at 211 e 7th St (next to Atmoshphere) for a height of 325' and 399 units.

Niiice. I was pretty disappointed when the Newman Center's Catholic college/dorm project was not approved a few years ago, but maybe the wait will have been worth it. 7th St. just keeps growing up.

[combusean]

They're never going to get that high. The build-to line (parapet, mechanical, etc) cannot exceed 300' in Tempe.

[xymox]

They're never going to get that high. The build-to line (parapet, mechanical, etc) cannot exceed 300' in Tempe.

I thought the limit was basically 'no taller than the butte/a-mountain' - which was around 325ft. Did that change recently?

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/LEKMdu3.jpg

The Alyssa

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/J7vG1Wj.jpg

Development in front of Tempe Market Place on Smith Road and Rio Salado.

[CA7]

Niiice. I was pretty disappointed when the Newman Center's Catholic college/dorm project was not approved a few years ago, but maybe the wait will have been worth it. 7th St. just keeps growing up.

I always thought the back of Atmosphere looked like it was meant for another building to be up against it. 7th St. definitely is growing well although it is interesting how all the taller buildings are on one side of the street, and then other than the ASU buildings on either end just one stories on the other.