Tucson Development Thread - Page 423

AZ71 · #**8441** Posted **May 31, 2024, 8:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by andrewsaturn

I had gone over the Rio Nuevo meeting transcripts for January 2024 (I believe) and RN had agreed to give them something like full control of the project and Obie had mentioned they will need time to do a market analysis. I am not sure what is taking them this long but I do not think it is dead. They said in the transcripts that the project could be 7-13 stories depending on their market analysis. Their website is not updated as well unfortunately.

7 stories? What a waste of prime property.

CactusCat · #**8442** Posted **Jun 6, 2024, 2:54 PM**

New hotel will be built at site of old Foothills Mall

Uptown, the massive development at the old Foothills Mall, announced Hilton will open its new lifestyle spin-off brand called Tempo.

Video link here

ZonaRealtor2021 · #**8443** Posted **Jun 7, 2024, 6:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by CactusCat

New hotel will be built at site of old Foothills Mall

Uptown, the massive development at the old Foothills Mall, announced Hilton will open its new lifestyle spin-off brand called Tempo.

Video link here

I was there today it's going up fast!

It's going to be a nice project when all completed. it's giving Scottsdales Hazel & Azure / One Chandler mix use vibes...

Since progress tucson is shutdown I appreciate the update!!!

CactusCat · #**8444** Posted **Jun 7, 2024, 5:04 PM**

Uptown
as of 06/06/2024

andrewsaturn · #**8445** Posted **Jun 10, 2024, 4:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by CactusCat

New hotel will be built at site of old Foothills Mall

Uptown, the massive development at the old Foothills Mall, announced Hilton will open its new lifestyle spin-off brand called Tempo.

Video link here

This YouTube acct basically does a weekly update, which is nice.

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magmoormaster · #**8446** Posted **Jun 10, 2024, 9:24 PM**

Probably could have done something to break up that monotonous wall of windows but otherwise it looks nice. I'm really excited to see how Uptown turns out.

AZ71 · #**8447** Posted **Jun 12, 2024, 7:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by magmoormaster

Probably could have done something to break up that monotonous wall of windows but otherwise it looks nice. I'm really excited to see how Uptown turns out.

I'm actually a little worried about Uptown. It honestly doesn't look all that walkable to me. I wish I could attach pictures here easily...but just look at the Uptown video. It really looks more like an industrial park with sidewalks. There's still just one street down the center. And there are still the typical restaurant pads surrounding the entire place with tons of parking. I hope I'm wrong but usually the real life thing isn't nearly as good as renderings.

https://headuptown.com

Eapiwo · #**8448** Posted **Jun 12, 2024, 2:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by AZ71

I'm actually a little worried about Uptown. It honestly doesn't look all that walkable to me. I wish I could attach pictures here easily...but just look at the Uptown video. It really looks more like an industrial park with sidewalks. There's still just one street down the center. And there are still the typical restaurant pads surrounding the entire place with tons of parking. I hope I'm wrong but usually the real life thing isn't nearly as good as renderings.

https://headuptown.com

I think uptown does an okay job as a suburban mixed use development. It's not going to be a true uptown neighborhood that other cities have that are comparable to downtowns, but for the residents and guests living there it'll be reasonably convenient to walk to Walmart, restaurants, movies, and the Albertsons across the street. People living there will have a good amount of amenities they can access in under a miles walk.

Not perfect, but far more walkable than other developments around the metro like Rocking K or Star Valley.

AZ71 · #**8449** Posted **Jun 12, 2024, 9:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Eapiwo

I think uptown does an okay job as a suburban mixed use development. It's not going to be a true uptown neighborhood that other cities have that are comparable to downtowns, but for the residents and guests living there it'll be reasonably convenient to walk to Walmart, restaurants, movies, and the Albertsons across the street. People living there will have a good amount of amenities they can access in under a miles walk.

Not perfect, but far more walkable than other developments around the metro like Rocking K or Star Valley.

Of course. Rocking K or any home development isn't the same type of project. I guess I was just hoping for a more walkable shopping/residential district. Not a downtown, but maybe something like a small Irvine Spectrum. Even our own Tucson Premium Outlet in Marana seems to be a more condensed friendly design to me. If that outlet mall had apartments above all the stores it would be fantastic. Something just seems off to me about Uptown. Guess we'll see.

CactusCat · #**8450** Posted **Jun 13, 2024, 8:10 PM**

UA Paul & Alice Baker Center for Public Media
UA Tech Park at The Bridges
as of 06/13/2024

AZ71 · #**8451** Posted **Jun 16, 2024, 3:48 AM**

I think everyone knew The Pioneer Hotel downtown was up for auction. Well it sold and has closed. I cant narrow down a name of the new owner but they have a website up.

Maybe someone can do some sleuthing. But it doesn't sound like an exterior renovation back to its Spanish-Revival style is in their plans. The site even mentioned its art deco in one section.

I think we all should email this company on their website below and tell them Tucson and the community wants that ugly metal siding torn off and restored back to original form. I mean who buys a historic property (way under value) with no desire to renovate it? Seems like Tucson fails again.

https://pioneertucson.com
https://realestatedaily-news.com/dow...r-3-8-million/

magmoormaster · #**8452** Posted **Yesterday, 11:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by AZ71

I'm actually a little worried about Uptown. It honestly doesn't look all that walkable to me. I wish I could attach pictures here easily...but just look at the Uptown video. It really looks more like an industrial park with sidewalks. There's still just one street down the center. And there are still the typical restaurant pads surrounding the entire place with tons of parking. I hope I'm wrong but usually the real life thing isn't nearly as good as renderings.

https://headuptown.com

It is an awful lot of surface parking between the buildings and the street. I think the residents will find it decently walkable but that's about it. In fairness though, that part of town is nowhere near walkable to begin with.