Tempe Development Thread

[FitnessPower]

Looks beautiful!!!
And I love how the rendering shows an accurate portrayal of The Pier just chugging along slowly lol

[CB1]

Thank you Muertecasa.

[Diamonddave]

Thank you Muertecasa.

Agree thanks. Love how the views or northwest, northeast and southeast.

[Mr.RE]

Thank you Muertecasa.

Yes thank you! One thing I know for certain is.. we are going to have ALOT of development news to discuss over the next 10 years :cheers::worship:

[Classical in Phoenix]

Looks like the hockey arena will open in 2022.

https://twitter.com/CraigSMorgan/status/1324463336453386240?s=19

[Mr.RE]

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/regents-approve-115m-asu-sports-arena/

Newer rendering on it.

[muertecaza]

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/regents-approve-115m-asu-sports-arena/

Newer rendering on it.

Can't wait to catch a game at Naming Right Arena.

[CBar]

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/regents-approve-115m-asu-sports-arena/

Newer rendering on it.

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/11/06/asu-hockey-arena-plans-head-to-board-of-regents-fo.html has a few more renderings.

[Obadno]

I dont like the Arena design, it looks like a generic warehouse/flex space out along the 303 :shrug:

[BA744PHX]

I dont like the Arena design, it looks like a generic warehouse/flex space out along the 303 :shrug:

It looks horrifically cheap and generic

[muertecaza]

https://i.imgur.com/2x3ihdhh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/0kkoAj6h.jpg

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

[Mr.RE]

It appears the site fencing around Mirabella came down this morning. Good to see this one wrapping up.

https://app.oxblue.com/open/mccarthy/mirabella

[muertecaza]

It appears the site fencing around Mirabella came down this morning. Good to see this one wrapping up.

https://app.oxblue.com/open/mccarthy/mirabella

Bring on Omni!

Here are a few photos from the last ~week.

https://i.imgur.com/ObW4ZTth.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/LWHQ4yzh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QuXERd1h.jpg

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

[Mr.RE]

Thanks for the pics Muerte! I love all the glass windows on the Westin. Does this have a rooftop pool?

I found this oxblue cam link for the atmosphere student housing. It's in slideshow format but updates daily.

https://oxblue.com/pro/slideshow/bdc/707-south-forest

[ASU Diablo]

AZBOR formally approves the ASU Hockey Arena plus looks like a $16M naming rights deal is already in place but not yet announced.

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/11/20/board-of-regents-approves-new-asu-arena-for-hockey.html

[CB1]

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

From Novus website

[CB1]

Disregard that last picture. I forgot it was already posted by muertecaza. :)

[Mr.RE]

Asu is wasting no time on the new hockey area. Demo of the old track has begun!:cheers: (sorry for the bad pic, snapped it while driving)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50646267022_b66de7277c_c.jpg

[Diamonddave]

Asu is wasting no time on the new hockey area. Demo of the old track has begun!:cheers: (sorry for the bad pic, snapped it while driving)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50646267022_b66de7277c_c.jpg
Wow that old track (Sun Angel Stadium) brings back memories from back in the day. That gold track with maroon lines when ASU won the NCAA track and field championship in 1976

[combusean]

When I think hockey, ASU is probably the last on that list. Is there something I'm missing that justifies $100+ million for this thing?

[Spitfiredude]

When I think hockey, ASU is probably the last on that list. Is there something I'm missing that justifies $100+ million for this thing?

As someone who works for SDA, we are all kinda dumbfounded on this one by the admin. Although, we don’t have the greatest admins... But even if wrestling & gymnastics use it.... I don’t get it. Could’ve pumped $100m more into The Bank & gotten a really nice arena out of it. Hockey does not need their own arena. Really no college sport needs a singular arena for themselves unless it’s men’s basketball. Which I guess if they build a multi-purpose arena they kinda will. But the cost of $100m seems quite steep. Logic hardly ever prevails.

[Classical in Phoenix]

When I think hockey, ASU is probably the last on that list. Is there something I'm missing that justifies $100+ million for this thing?

I had hoped they could work with the Coyotes. It was talked about briefly, but then dropped.

[SunDevil]

Could be worse, U of North Dakota got a single use hockey arena built for $153,000,000 in today's dollars and it is owned by a private entity, RE Inc, which takes 52% of ticket revenue because it was full funded by an alumni who was in the Casino business in Vegas because it's technically not on campus. Oh, and the alumni was a pretty big fan of Hitler, literally got fined by the Nevada Gaming commission for hosting Hitler birthday parties at his casino.

[azsunsurfer]

I don't know if I had posted this...but I noticed a "for sale sign" for the X/ Basecamp Tempe parcel...maybe 4th time is a charm.....

[locolife]

Hiked A-Mountain for the first time in a while and snagged this beautiful shot of the skyline rising on the North side of town.

https://i.imgur.com/va1G5Mm.jpeg

[combusean]

Awesome pic.

The Brickyard is what got me into urban stuff when it was new--it was definitely the biggest thing downtown. I would have never thought it would be so dwarfed.

[muertecaza]

Hiked A-Mountain for the first time in a while and snagged this beautiful shot of the skyline rising on the North side of town.

Awesome picture, thanks.

[locolife]

Awesome pic.

The Brickyard is what got me into urban stuff when it was new--it was definitely the biggest thing downtown. I would have never thought it would be so dwarfed.

Wow funny to think that wasn't very long ago really, I remember that too. Thanks, I'd like to find a location where you can grab the entire Tempe skyline but nothing is coming to mind.

[Diamonddave]

Wow funny to think that wasn't very long ago really, I remember that too. Thanks, I'd like to find a location where you can grab the entire Tempe skyline but nothing is coming to mind.

I agree with the butte it's hard to get a good picture. The best I think is eastbound on the 202 before Mill Ave.

[Obadno]

I agree with the butte it's hard to get a good picture. The best I think is eastbound on the 202 before Mill Ave.

Yeah the best place is probably the Offramp/Over Pass for Center Pkwy and the 202,

If anyone could get on the roof of the Parking Garage or building of Papago Grand that would probably be a good angle too.

[Mr.RE]

Big office sale for Tempe at Grand 2. Good news for the office market which hopefully leads to more office development!

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/12/01/tempe-office-sets-2020-sale-record.html?ana=e_phx_bn_breakingnews_breakingnews&j=90539949&t=Breaking%20News&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTW1FMVlXVmtNamxoWkdSayIsInQiOiJWaGJ5N1lONFhaZmVaaFVJMXpsdjRBTktwcDBzQWszM0FkQWJmbGw4ajNHNHd1QjZGMWdXS1dFWjNHQ0RJcXJsV1k5NG9jVzBQVkNtc2EzUDlDbHczUHdPeHFyaklaazZzcWRtS3lVbDM5bW9vQkFZWGFEem1VdVZjR0pQY1lmTVBycGY5cnM1QXVGRTR2OU85TzhhSGc9PSJ9

[plinko]

Wow funny to think that wasn't very long ago really, I remember that too. Thanks, I'd like to find a location where you can grab the entire Tempe skyline but nothing is coming to mind.

With a good telephoto lens, you can see it all from the Buttes Resort.

[combusean]

I feel like you have to get it west of A mountain as that hides a lot of northern development.

[plinko]

About 20 years ago I was doing some work for SRP and got to get up on the roof of their 8 story HQ (the one with the pyramid). You could see all of Tempe and the western portion of ASU from there. It's the best vantage point I've ever seen of Tempe, but is sadly inaccessible.

[CrestedSaguaro]

There are a few spots on the Tempe side of Papago Park just south of the water treatment facility on the eastern side of the bike path. There's some small buttes where you can get somewhat elevated and see most of the Tempe skyline. They are very easy hike/scrambles and worth the time to get some good views of the skyline (and watch planes fly over). Recommend for anyone that hasn't done it.

[vintur]

Updated aerial from the Novus Corridor Facebook page

https://i.imgur.com/2LhwuTr.jpg

[Mr.RE]

Anyone know if they are going to be adding solar to the roof of that Novus garage? I know ASU does to all their parking garages so I'd assume so.

[Mr.RE]

Looks like the Vib Tempe is starting construction. Glad to see another empty lot near the city core getting filled! :tup:

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/12/08/best-western-s-vib-tempe-set-to-open-in-september.html?ana=e_phx_bn_exclusive_exclusive&j=90541006&t=Breaking%20News&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTm1Zd056RXpOelkxWVRjeCIsInQiOiJmQk1CdjkzMHhXK0ZtQ3ZJcUF0Tit6XC96emVnU0lPT2J2U0ZGbWdhOWpcL3JvSis3WkVoVXpWR1VXREVydEN0cVBrQ1hSdGN4elppaHVlTDRMWktDNlBNd1pKdkw0MytcL0IyOFwvMGswdkVrV0h1NzJIOFpFY2FiUlMya3V0d0tvZ2E0WHZjS3BBejh0VXNvcUhWV3llMWd3PT0ifQ%3D%3D

Phoenix-based Best Western Hotels and Resorts has started construction on a new $20 million upscale hotel in Tempe.

The 102-room property will be part of Best Western’s new Vib brand of hotels. Vib is Best Western’s take on a boutique hotel, focused on a higher-end and more niche customer. The branding was designed to be stylish but accessible for both business and leisure travelers, according to the hotel company. Each hotel also can be customized to represent the community where it is built.

There are only three Vib hotels open right now – in Springfield, Missouri; Bangkok, Thailand and Antalya, Turkey – but there are 16 more in development around the world. The Vib Tempe will serve as Best Western’s corporate hotel.

The Vib Tempe hotel is being built on a formerly vacant lot at 511 S. Farmer Ave., just outside of downtown Tempe. Best Western purchased the 1.26-acre property in December 2019 for $3.7 million, according to Maricopa County records.

The five-story hotel will have a lobby with multiple seating areas and workspaces, a lobby bar with craft cocktails, a rooftop lounge, state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pool and a multifunctional meeting space.

Phoenix-based GCON Inc. has been brought on as general contractor for the project. Construction has already started and the hotel is expected to open in September 2021.

“The modern, urban feel of the Vīb hotel suits Tempe’s style,” Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said in a statement. “The fall 2021 opening date positions Best Western Hotels & Resorts well for next year’s peak tourism season. We look forward to the grand opening.”

Launching an expensive construction project at this time shows that Best Western, a company that usually doesn’t build hotels but rather licenses its branding to developers, has confidence that the hospitality and tourism industry will be bouncing back sooner rather than later.

The hotel industry has been one of the hardest hit economically by the Covid-19 pandemic, with thousands of hospitality employees laid off and furloughed across the Valley this year. Other hotel construction projects in the Valley have been put on hold because of the slowdown of the tourism industry. Best Western’s confidence could push others to start investing again.

“The hospitality industry has been stifled as hotels across the nation struggle to survive through the Covid-19 pandemic and development comes to a halt for many hoteliers,” said David Kong, Best Western’s president and CEO, in statement. “The groundbreaking of Vib Tempe provides a beacon of hope for the hospitality industry both in the state and across the country.”

[muertecaza]

Looks like the Vib Tempe is starting construction. Glad to see another empty lot near the city core getting filled! :tup:

Here's a (poor) photo of where they're at, definitely in full swing:

https://i.imgur.com/Sx0kMWxh.jpg

Also, across 5th St., there's a zoning sign up for a revised proposal on the parking lot adjacent to the Yard. Looks like they've shifted from office to apartments: 2 buildings, 367 units, 4000 sf of retail, 96 ft. tall, 320 parking spaces (so less than a 1:1 ratio of parking spaces to units), 110 du/ac density.

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

All sounds good to me. Not too surprising that they are shifting away from office with the pandemic, and several more prominent office products (Grand, 100 Mill, Watermark) either built and leasing or further along in the process. I'm guessing something similar in form to the other Farmer Arts apartments going up at Farmer/University. But these sound like they would be 1 story taller (so 7 stories) and about twice as dense. Will be interested to see whether or not they are wood construction.

[Mr.RE]

This is surprising to me that the Beam project isn't happening anymore only because wasn't Mortenson or some other construction company leasing out the entire building as their HQ and building it? Would seem like a good deal unless they shifted toward solely working from home and job sites then I could see why. But I hope this new project is high quality.

[combusean]

I think you have this confused with 999 Playa Del Norte. I can't find give any indication this was going to be Mortenson's HQ.

[CB1]

Darn! The Beam looked like a unique project. I was really looking forward to that one. But at least something is getting built.

[azsunsurfer]

Unfortunately between the Grand/ Mill and Rio/ Novus/ Watermark/ SkySong/ 101 and 202/ etc... I think it's getting harder for smaller Class A developments to get off the ground. I agree the Beam would've been an interesting project and shifted some workspaces away from those clusters but I guess with there will be more competition if that Depot next door gets built.

I wonder if the smaller office project across from the Yard is dead as well or maybe will shift to apartments too? Would've been nice to have one Office development on Farmer come to fruition to add some balance to the area.

[Jmodrak12]

cool shot down the street from mill.
https://i.imgur.com/ucqIODg.jpg

[Jmodrak12]

they're starting to put the face on the istbn building on rural. view looking west from rural road.
https://i.imgur.com/7GKfYJH.jpg

[combusean]

Good pics.

I have to wonder if it's California's strict water-quality construction standards that causes that straw batting to be placed around construction sites in neighboring states by default or whether there's now some requirement for it in Arizona.

I hope ISTB 7 doesn't end up looking like a beige cheese log.

[ASUSunDevil]

:worship:

they're starting to put the face on the istbn building on rural. view looking west from rural road.
https://i.imgur.com/7GKfYJH.jpg

[RichTempe]

Looks like the Vib Tempe is starting construction. Glad to see another empty lot near the city core getting filled! :tup:

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/12/08/best-western-s-vib-tempe-set-to-open-in-september.html?ana=e_phx_bn_exclusive_exclusive&j=90541006&t=Breaking%20News&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTm1Zd056RXpOelkxWVRjeCIsInQiOiJmQk1CdjkzMHhXK0ZtQ3ZJcUF0Tit6XC96emVnU0lPT2J2U0ZGbWdhOWpcL3JvSis3WkVoVXpWR1VXREVydEN0cVBrQ1hSdGN4elppaHVlTDRMWktDNlBNd1pKdkw0MytcL0IyOFwvMGswdkVrV0h1NzJIOFpFY2FiUlMya3V0d0tvZ2E0WHZjS3BBejh0VXNvcUhWV3llMWd3PT0ifQ%3D%3D

Phoenix-based Best Western Hotels and Resorts has started construction on a new $20 million upscale hotel in Tempe.

Here's a (poor) photo of where they're at, definitely in full swing:

https://i.imgur.com/Sx0kMWxh.jpg

Here's another article from KTAR about the groundbreaking and a picture of the one in Springfield, MO. :

https://ktar.com/story/3748362/phoenix-based-best-western-breaks-ground-on-boutique-hotel-in-tempe/


https://i.postimg.cc/Jz00K8M3/Vib-feat-img.jpg

[ASUSunDevil]

Some interior photos: https://thesundevils.com/news/2020/12/16/asu-sda-announces-commencement-of-multi-purpose-arena.aspx

[ASU Diablo]

Some interior photos: https://thesundevils.com/news/2020/12/16/asu-sda-announces-commencement-of-multi-purpose-arena.aspx

Was just about to post this! :cheers: Can't wait

Grabbed this from the ASU Gallery. Little bit more detailed proposed map layout of what to expect in this block of the Novus Corridor. Don't remember seeing another proposed hotel just south of the Packard Drive South Parking Garage.

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

[Mr.RE]

Man, they are shoe-horning in a building in every sliver of available land! This is going to be dense. That hotel spot is an eyesore currently, so I hope they move fast on it.

[Mr.RE]

According to the development tracker, X tempe is in review for entitlements! We may actually get a high-rise at this location.:worship:

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

Also, A new mixed-use development proposed at Apache/McClintock - "Aura Apache"

[Ttown5]

Does anyone have more info on the X Tempe project? Is that similar to the one downtown? I was wondering what they were going to do with that plot of land.

[Mr.RE]

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/mccarthy-tops-out-192-million-science-and-technology-building-at-asu/

[azsunsurfer]

Why are they pulling permits for The Beam if they are going to rezone the site for apartments?

[Mr.RE]

Must not be up to date, probably just hasnt been removed.

In other news, Atmosphere high-rise is topping out and The Pier finally has one floor fully poured :haha: I did see a whole crew of workers crawling all over the site so maybe this will start to move..

[muertecaza]

100 Mill as of last Friday, 12/18:

https://i.imgur.com/drj4cpTh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Q0SKVvRh.jpg

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

[PHXFlyer11]

100 Mill is gonna be a great addition!

I hope we see plans submitted to the city soon for South Pier. It looks unbelievable that first tower and Ferris wheel! Definitely will transform the lakefront even more if it moves forward.

Did we ever get plans submitted for the office project directly to the East of Marina Heights? I recall it had some decent height to it...

[Spitfiredude]

Speaking of South Pier.........

The Pier has now started pouring columns for the second floor. This is a big deal guys. By this time next year, we will be on floor 4!!!

[ASUSunDevil]

Speaking of South Pier.........

The Pier has now started pouring columns for the second floor. This is a big deal guys. By this time next year, we will be on floor 4!!!

When is the estimated completion date at this pace? The plan calls for two 24 story buildings... there has to be at least 36 more months of construction. Maybe Q1 2024?

[Obadno]

When is the estimated completion date at this pace? The plan calls for two 24 story buildings... there has to be at least 36 more months of construction. Maybe Q1 2024?

Sometime between the foundation of the 2nd Great Galactic Kahnnate and the heat death of the universe.

At least thats why I am hearing around town.

[phoenixwillrise]

Sometime between the foundation of the 2nd Great Galactic Kahnnate and the heat death of the universe.

At least thats why I am hearing around town.

This project is an apprenticeship for the children (1st tower) and grand kids
(second tower).

[CrestedSaguaro]

This project is an apprenticeship for the children (1st tower) and grand kids
(second tower).

The Egyptian's built pyramids faster than this.

[mutayo]

When is the estimated completion date at this pace? The plan calls for two 24 story buildings... there has to be at least 36 more months of construction. Maybe Q1 2024?

According to the developer when I spoke with him last year, they were targeting 2022-2023. 2023 seems more likely given the current pace.

Pretty sure me and a couple of my friends could have the thing built before then.

[CrestedSaguaro]

According to the developer when I spoke with him last year, they were targeting 2022-2023. 2023 seems more likely given the current pace.

Pretty sure me and a couple of my friends could have the thing built before then.

So, I have to ask as I don't know much about the Pier development other than it's going to be a couple of towers.

Is this thing privately funded which is why it is going so slow? It seems with Phoenix regional growth not slowing even during an epidemic, they would want to finish sooner rather than later. Surely, the construction costs are going to go up over the next 2 years?

[Spitfiredude]

So, I have to ask as I don't know much about the Pier development other than it's going to be a couple of towers.

Is this thing privately funded which is why it is going so slow? It seems with Phoenix regional growth not slowing even during an epidemic, they would want to finish sooner rather than later. Surely, the construction costs are going to go up over the next 2 years?

It seems like it is. If it was loaned out, it would probably be near completion at this point. I think someone on here mentioned the owner claimed financing was secured.

I do know that my friend works for the company that is GC on this project & the only info she gave me was that the owner was a pain in the ass to work with. We had a small falling out so I can’t ask more details anymore haha.

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

[PHXFlyer11]

I think these guys have no idea what they’re doing. Either this never finishes and ends up like the abandoned tower that uses to be by Chandler mall or it finishes and has major defects like 44Monroe

[phoenixwillrise]

Merry Christmas to all of you characters on this board. Special props to those of you who go out and shoot pictures of the projects under construction especially those of you who go out on the dog days of 120% degree heat.

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/l9GTAd8.jpg
One hundred Mill

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/9hU2qVh.jpg

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/4yj3qmU.jpg
Development by Curry and College

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/HoZ10sw.jpg

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/XA8hlvD.jpg

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/lTnpgH1.jpg
Development next to Whole Foods

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/bc2eRjI.jpg
Oliv Tempe

[soled]

Has anyone seen any signs that the Omni will still happen?

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/ezeHlEN.jpg
Forrest

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/BgOO7Pj.jpg

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/nnxcmsA.jpg
Park Place

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/Z7p4eT1.jpg my

[CB1]

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

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/8mGt7iR.jpg

[soled]

I'll bump my question in case no one saw it as it got sandwiched between CB1's excellent photos

Has anyone seen any signs that the Omni will still happen?

[PHXFlyer11]

I'll bump my question in case no one saw it as it got sandwiched between CB1's excellent photos

Has anyone seen any signs that the Omni will still happen?

My assumption would be that it would happen when there is light at the end of the Rona tunnel.

[PHX31]

Anyone know what's the latest on the squatter land?

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/rXzmGxD.jpg
From Novus website.

[soled]

My assumption would be that it would happen when there is light at the end of the Rona tunnel.

That would be the conventional wisdom I had been leaning toward last spring when covid hit and it looked like all these major projects in downtown Phx and downtown Tempe would come to a grinding halt.

But it's been a crazy year, here, in light of all that, so that's why my curiosity is peaking on the Omni.

[PHXFlyer11]

I think despite all this great development over the past few years I’m most disappointed that the Hayden Mill was never restored until a hotel as planned. Also never heard anything recently about finding a new developer and plan for the Mill. Anyone heard a peep?

[muertecaza]

I think despite all this great development over the past few years I’m most disappointed that the Hayden Mill was never restored until a hotel as planned. Also never heard anything recently about finding a new developer and plan for the Mill. Anyone heard a peep?

Not a peep. One of the people that worked designing the most recent plan was an acquaintance/friend-of-a-friend, and he said when he would mention to people he was working on the Mill people would laugh and make comments like "oh so you're the latest one." I think there's a long history of failed proposals there, with this one being the latest. Too bad because like you say it was a great plan that would make a big impact on the area.

[phoenixwillrise]

I think despite all this great development over the past few years I’m most disappointed that the Hayden Mill was never restored until a hotel as planned. Also never heard anything recently about finding a new developer and plan for the Mill. Anyone heard a peep?
Two projects have never got off the ground.

So after two proposals were aborted on this you have to wonder if the silo conversion to hotel rooms or offices just not cost feasible. Does anyone have any background on this?

[ASUSunDevil]

Has anyone seen any signs that the Omni will still happen?

In plan review for building permit: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=e2b8a9338e3948c0ab6abf93b858f508

[Socalzonie]

In plan review for building permit: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=e2b8a9338e3948c0ab6abf93b858f508

Interesting to me that Omni, Hilo, and 100 Mill hotel are all in review for building permits. They will really make a big impact on Mill.

[PHXFlyer11]

Interesting to me that Omni, Hilo, and 100 Mill hotel are all in review for building permits. They will really make a big impact on Mill.

Agree! The unique thing is that up until this point, none of the hotel or residential development has taken place directly on mill. All three of these are facing mill. You are right in that it will do wonders for the street presence, while I also think it should greatly help the retail on mill.

Would be nice to see a few condo developments that would ensure year-round residents downtown.

[Mr.RE]

Agree! The unique thing is that up until this point, none of the hotel or residential development has taken place directly on mill. All three of these are facing mill. You are right in that it will do wonders for the street presence, while I also think it should greatly help the retail on mill.

Would be nice to see a few condo developments that would ensure year-round residents downtown.

Mirabella technically is a condo development so that will bring 500+ more mature-aged residents to the downtown area whom all most likely have money to spend at nearby restaurants/retail. I agree there should be more!

[PHXFlyer11]

Mirabella technically is a condo development so that will bring 500+ more mature-aged residents to the downtown area whom all most likely have money to spend at nearby restaurants/retail. I agree there should be more!

Good point, I guess I just didnt' imagine the people there really being able to leave. I thought it was basically like a long-term care facility. But if they're buying them then you are probably right.

[IndyAZ]

Good point, I guess I just didnt' imagine the people there really being able to leave. I thought it was basically like a long-term care facility. But if they're buying them then you are probably right.

Mirabella is an age restricted condo tower. Its not assisted living or a nursery home, but they have facilities for when you get older you can be taken care of in your own unit and live out your life there. Although some residents may be in that situation eventually, the majority are probably quite healthy and active (hence wanting to live in a downtown area) but are purchasing there so it can be their final retirement home and don't want to live somewhere like Sun City. The parking garage is also quite large cause I believe all units come with a parking space(s).

[combusean]

FYI, Mirabella is not a condo tower. You buy a long term lease of sorts and the building owners pay your estate/you back when you die or move out, or you can get a non-refundable lease. I've never seen that sort of arrangement.

https://asunow.asu.edu/20180221-arizona-impact-asu-breaks-ground-mirabella-project

The project works like this: Residents pay a “buy-in” fee, ranging from $378,500 for a one-bedroom unit to $810,200 for a two-bedroom penthouse. When they die, 85 percent of that fee is refunded to their heirs. In addition, residents pay a monthly fee, ranging from $4,195 for a single person in a one-bedroom unit to $5,570 for a couple in a penthouse suite. That fee covers dining, housekeeping, utilities, shuttle service, activities and other amenities.

A few units are set aside for people who want to skip the refund plan, and those apartments range from about $297,500 to $499,000, with lower monthly fees.

[CB1]

https://i.imgur.com/M437WgS.jpg

Office development by In N Out

[Spitfiredude]

Pier crane raised by about 30’ & they’re now pouring 3rd floor columns. Maybe they are at full speed finally ?

[xymox]

Pier crane raised by about 30’ & they’re now pouring 3rd floor columns. Maybe they are at full speed finally ?

Why are they being so cautious about raising that crane up? Something to do with the FAA? How does it compare in height to the 100 Mill crane?