Tucson Development Thread - Page 424

southtucsonboy77 · #**8461** Posted **Jun 26, 2024, 10:03 PM**

Photo taken from E. Ochoa Street (6/21/2024)

AZ71 · #**8462** Posted **Jun 26, 2024, 10:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by southtucsonboy77

Near full completion. For the out-of-towners who have not seen the structure, below is a view from 6th Ave and Pennington. A very large building that is very wide at certain angles...it actually turned out better than I thought. I do always hope for building up versus wide...

Picture taken: 6/26/2024

Thanks for the picture. It does look a bit different than some of the proposals images. Maybe they realized its mass and added the different colors and some different geometrical shapes. But you are correct...it is massive. Would have been nice if they could have broken it up into 2 buildings or maybe balconies would help with that prison feel. But at least we have more housing.

andrewsaturn · #**8463** Posted **Jun 28, 2024, 9:11 PM**

Looks like a new restaurant will replace the old Boys and Girls Club downtown.

andrewsaturn · #**8464** Posted **Jun 28, 2024, 9:56 PM**

Just an update: The project at 471 W Congress St. bringing 338 new units to the SE corner of I-10/Congress st. have been applying for permits with Tucson water. So, looks like things are still moving along hopefully.

Project presentation as of Feb. 2024:

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/share...on-2-15-24.pdf

Eapiwo · #**8465** Posted **Jun 29, 2024, 12:38 AM**

https://pro.tucsonaz.gov/parcel_search/12406171B

It looks like there have been plans submitted to CoT in January for the student housing that is set to replace the old TUSD HQ's enormous parking lot.

Looks like a pretty enormous concept in terms of beds. They've submitted two plans to the city, both look like the TUSD headquarters will stay in place. Maybe they'll remodel if and use it as a common area?

One plan is two multi story buildings, one on the parking lot and the other adjacent to the main HQ structure. They'll be connected by a 3rd floor sky bridge over 10th st.

The other is a slightly taller building that is entirely on the parking lot and use the other space as a park.

I wonder how it'll affect operations at The Rock.

southtucsonboy77 · #**8466** Posted **Jul 8, 2024, 6:50 PM**

Updates on the Bautista; the AZ Public Media building; and the relocation/preservation of historical homes (SE corner of Speedway/Euclid) for the 6-story Capstone development.

southtucsonboy77 · #**8467** Posted **Jul 13, 2024, 10:11 PM**

I had seen a couple of renderings before...the Design Package sent to the City last month for review has a few more:

AZ71 · #**8468** Posted **Jul 14, 2024, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by southtucsonboy77

I had seen a couple of renderings before...the Design Package sent to the City last month for review has a few more:

Is that brick? That looks nice...even though it all looks more like a college classroom building than a place to live.

Sonoran Swami · #**8469** Posted **Aug 2, 2024, 2:26 AM**

https://sonorancorridor.com/

ADOT has begun the next study phase for the Sonoran Corridor (State Route 410) in Pima County. This proposed new freeway would connect Interstates 19 and 10, south of Tucson International Airport.

Next Steps for Tier 2

The current study, which includes a Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Design Concept Report (DCR), will:

Develop and evaluate a range of 400-foot-wide freeway alignment alternatives within the 2,000-foot corridor. The study will also evaluate a “no-build” alternative.

Evaluate environmental considerations and proposed mitigation.
Develop design concepts and features, such as interchange locations and bridges.

Select a preferred freeway alternative, which would include the alignment, interchange locations and other design features.
Provide several opportunities for public and stakeholder input throughout the process.

Sonoran Swami · #**8470** Posted **Aug 2, 2024, 11:31 AM**

Very occasionally something actually meaningful will show up in my Facebook feed. Today was one of those days.

A Facebook post from something called The Trost Society appeared on my screen. This is a page primarily devoted to the architecture firm Trost & Trost. As I'm sure many here know, Trost & Trost was an El Paso-based firm that designed many commercial, institutional, and residential buildings across the southwest. This includes many in Tucson.

Not only is there a Trost Society Facebook page, but also a nicely done website that includes an interactive map of all of the known Trost & Trost buildings. Currently the interactive map shows 40 Trost & Trost buildings in Tucson. The interactive map is accessed from the Buildings pull down menu on the Society's homepage.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrostSociety

Website: https://trostsociety.org

Sonoran Swami · #**8471** Posted **Aug 6, 2024, 1:53 AM**

Unicorn Zebra Cocktail Lounge coming to downtown soon and next year Unicorn Zebra Brewing as part of a larger development on the eastside:

https://tucsonfoodie.com/2024/07/18/unicorn-zebra/

https://www.zebrabrew.com/

Sonoran Swami · #**8472** Posted **Aug 7, 2024, 5:50 PM**

Tribe begins work on 45 apartments for elders

https://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com...3d41a738.html?

Sonoran Swami · #**8473** Posted **Aug 7, 2024, 10:23 PM**

The updated August 2024 22nd Street Bridge Revitalization Project public presentation is now online in a PDF format:

http://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/shared...ugust-2024.pdf

Sonoran Swami · #**8474** Posted **Aug 8, 2024, 2:35 PM**

The Town of Marana accepting public comments on its draft Transportation Master Plan through August 16.

Plan: https://www.maranaaz.gov/transportation-master-plan

Sonoran Swami · #**8475** Posted **Aug 8, 2024, 5:30 PM**

22nd Street Bridge Project changing following public input

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Sonoran Swami · #**8476** Posted **Aug 9, 2024, 2:35 AM**

City renews tax deal to redevelop downtown Tucson’s long-vacant Hotel Arizona as a Hyatt

https://azluminaria.org/2024/08/08/c...a-as-a-hyatt/?

Sonoran Swami · #**8477** Posted **Aug 9, 2024, 7:59 PM**

City of Tucson working to change zoning codes for more development

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southtucsonboy77 · #**8478** Posted **Aug 9, 2024, 9:09 PM**

Thanks for the info you’ve been posting lately. 👍🏽

Sonoran Swami · #**8479** Posted **Aug 9, 2024, 11:16 PM**

City of Tucson Planning and Development Services presentation on Corridor Redevelopment Tools:

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Sonoran Swami · #**8480** Posted **Aug 9, 2024, 11:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by southtucsonboy77

Thanks for the info you’ve been posting lately. 👍🏽

You are very welcome southtucsonboy77. I always appreciate your contributions and the contributions of everyone to this forum.

Tucson is not perfect for sure, but IMHO it has much to offer and is getting better and better as a place to embrace, live vibrantly, and enjoy on a daily basis. There is much to celebrate and savor here in the Old Pueblo.