Phoenix | Moon Tower | 250 FT | 25 Floors

[Socalzonie]

Looks like a demo permit was issued yesterday.

http://apps-secure.phoenix.gov/PDD/S...umber=21016713

It references a structural relocation in addition to demo. Is something from this parcel being relocated?

[combusean]

I'm certain that's a mistake. Maybe the reviewer confused it for Skye or it's just boilerplate they never edit.

[Socalzonie]

Originally Posted by combusean

I'm certain that's a mistake. Maybe the reviewer confused it for Skye or it's just boilerplate they never edit.

Makes sense. Thanks!

[PHX06]

Any update on whether the FAA approved the adjustment to 275'?

[CrestedSaguaro]

Originally Posted by PHX06

Any update on whether the FAA approved the adjustment to 275'?

I don't believe the FAA approves height adjustments, just makes recommendations on whether a building is an obstruction or not. The height is controlled by city codes and it would take approval from the city council to increase height such as what happened with the Blue and Astra. Either way, according to the docs I have, the tower will top out at 250' + a few extra fet for the mechanical equipment/screening.

[Phxguy]

The box office was rubble when I walked by this afternoon. One lane on 3rd St Southbound is blocked, I’m assuming until the tower nears completion.

[Code5]

Pretty awesome new photo of what MoonTower might look like.

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/l...ntown-phoenix/

[combusean]

I like these towers that take up most of the half block but leave parcels open for vintage buildings and unique retail spaces. Not everything by any stretch of the imagination should be in the base of a high-rise.

[IndyAZ]

The new rendering is a bit disappointing in my opinion compared to the old images. The color palette was really dark and gave off a nice industrial aesthetic, now its really kind of washed out looking and just kind of blends in with Link 1 and II. Also there is less brick, not seeing the metal panels anymore, and substantially less glass.

On a positive note, I like all the balconies that were added. They had some before, but looks like they tripled the amount from previous renderings.

[ASUSunDevil]

Originally Posted by IndyAZ

The new rendering is a bit disappointing in my opinion compared to the old images. The color palette was really dark and gave off a nice industrial aesthetic, now its really kind of washed out looking and just kind of blends in with Link 1 and II. Also there is less brick, not seeing the metal panels anymore, and substantially less glass.

On a positive note, I like all the balconies that were added. They had some before, but looks like they tripled the amount from previous renderings.

Agree, it looks like a more refined version of Link. Same architect, so I guess it makes sense. Hell of a lot better than a dirt lot

[PHX06]

It'll do a great job filling a gap in the Skyline from I-10 heading west on the curve before the airport. Anybody know if there is an official groundbreaking date?

[xymox]

Originally Posted by PHX06

It'll do a great job filling a gap in the Skyline from I-10 heading west on the curve before the airport. Anybody know if there is an official groundbreaking date?

Well the lot(s) were officially sold. So I’d imagine that’s positive news and leans towards a sooner vs later ground breaking…

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/l...ntown-phoenix/

[CrestedSaguaro]

I guess you guys missed my post last week. Construction is to commence within 2 weeks of the demo of the Valley Youth Theater building. They are currently grading the lot, so I would imagine they are on schedule to stick with their 2 week schedule.

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...ostcount=19044

[Diamonddave]

I do like how the garage portion of the project is consealed between the apartments

[PHX06]

Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

I guess you guys missed my post last week. Construction is to commence within 2 weeks of the demo of the Valley Youth Theater building. They are currently grading the lot, so I would imagine they are on schedule to stick with their 2 week schedule.

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...ostcount=19044

Sorry Crested, usually I'm good about reading back a few posts. And with Skye, Palm Court, Central Station, and now Moon Tower all being fenced off for months, I'm skeptical about this one breaking ground.

[IndyAZ]

Originally Posted by PHX06

And with Skye, Palm Court, Central Station, and now Moon Tower all being fenced off for months, I'm skeptical about this one breaking ground.

Early fencing for Moon Tower was just for demo prep which is completely normal to be a lot sooner than actual groundbreaking, and Skye was just bad luck with the Katerra issue, I wouldn't be skeptical of those two breaking ground. Central Station I'll be watching that 9/17 date closely.... and Palm Court, who the heck knows.

[CrestedSaguaro]

Safe to say that Moontower has broken ground. Lots of construction going on this afternoon...

[CrestedSaguaro]

Tower crane base already getting put in for Moontower. These guys are moving super fast!

[KevinFromTexas]

This one sure does look like Austin's Moon Tower, though, taller than ours.

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=232507

[Diamonddave]

Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

Tower crane base already getting put in for Moontower. These guys are moving super fast!

That's great we need some new cranes in the sky before the end of the year.