Tempe Development Thread

[Jjs5056]

The Chili's is included in the map of the 6 acres, so I'm assuming it will be demolished.

Given the large amount of land included, I'm nervous we are going to end up with a sprawled complex of multiple 2-story buildings. I'm hoping for at least the hotel to be 12-14 stories.

Additionally, as with the Phoenix campus, I hope there is a good mix of retail so the area is a continuation of both the campus and of downtown.

[PHX31]

(This may have been posted before) Here is the RFQ that ASU put out for The District, the 330-acre Athletic facilities development on the southback of the Tempe Town Lake (including Lot 59 and Karsten and Sun Devil Stadium). You can see a potential design of the renovated Sun Devil Stadium, as well as a general conceptual massing design.

http://www.asu.edu/purchasing/bids/pdfs/091301.pdf

[PHX31]

Originally Posted by MegaBass

Found this on ASU's CFO site:
The University is offering six acres at the southeast corner of Mill Ave & University Drive to be developed as a hotel and conference center facility. (doc download)

Here is the Short List of the firms that submitted. I don't know anything about them, hopefully some of them have prior (good) experience developing something on this scale.

http://www.asu.edu/purchasing/bids/pdfs/091302_phase_I_short_list.pdf

[MegaBass]

Originally Posted by Jjs5056

The Chili's is included in the map of the 6 acres, so I'm assuming it will be demolished.

Given the large amount of land included, I'm nervous we are going to end up with a sprawled complex of multiple 2-story buildings. I'm hoping for at least the hotel to be 12-14 stories.

Additionally, as with the Phoenix campus, I hope there is a good mix of retail so the area is a continuation of both the campus and of downtown.

I just hope in some manner that Herberger schools don't get shorthanded as they were in the failed Arts & Business Gateway.

I also noticed Block 12 Development on Architekton's site. Groundbreaking for that site is set for February.

Looks like Manzy will be in a new color when it re-opens next fall. Other campus sightings I noticed the Farmer Building, Engineering, Social Science and Stauffer Communication Arts were being worked on. Also Hayden Library will undergo a series of renovations after ABOR approval.

[phxSUNSfan]

Originally Posted by MegaBass

I just hope in some manner that Herberger schools don't get shorthanded as they were in the failed Arts & Business Gateway.

I also noticed Block 12 Development on Architekton's site. Groundbreaking for that site is set for February.

Looks like Manzy will be in a new color when it re-opens next fall. Other campus sightings I noticed the Farmer Building, Engineering, Social Science and Stauffer Communication Arts were being worked on. Also Hayden Library will undergo a series of renovations after ABOR approval.

Where would that Arts & Business Gateway have been located? Interesting design but it looks like suck a huge structure.

[HooverDam]

Originally Posted by phxSUNSfan

Where would that Arts & Business Gateway have been located? Interesting design but it looks like suck a huge structure.

It was to be on the SE corner of University/Mill where the Chili's and surface parking lots are currently. It wasn't one building, but many, all done in a similar style.

Its too bad it didn't happen. Would've been nice to have seen what Will Bruder as architect and Tenyck as landscape architect could've done together on that scale.

[Arquitect]

Originally Posted by HooverDam

It was to be on the SE corner of University/Mill where the Chili's and surface parking lots are currently. It wasn't one building, but many, all done in a similar style.

Its too bad it didn't happen. Would've been nice to have seen what Will Bruder as architect and Tenyck as landscape architect could've done together on that scale.

Although this is true, Bruder and Tenyck have a bunch of stuff together around the valley. The real loss of that project is that it also was being designed by Sir Norman Foster. But it is as good as dead. Its a shame, the models and the renderings looked amazing.

[Arquitect]

Originally Posted by Jjs5056

The Chili's is included in the map of the 6 acres, so I'm assuming it will be demolished.

Given the large amount of land included, I'm nervous we are going to end up with a sprawled complex of multiple 2-story buildings. I'm hoping for at least the hotel to be 12-14 stories.

Additionally, as with the Phoenix campus, I hope there is a good mix of retail so the area is a continuation of both the campus and of downtown.

From what I have heard, this is the highest grossing Chili's in the US. So I wouldn't be surprised if they worked out a deal to be able to keep a restaurant within the development, or if they tried to move somewhere close by. It really is a great location, and it is always packed with both ASU students and Tempe residents.

[MegaBass]

Architechtural rendering of Monti's new 2,000-square-foot patio.

[DevilsRider]

Took some photos on my bike ride today. They're all on my Flickr set, but I'm attaching some here too

http://www.flickr.com/photos/84170755@N04/sets/


Hub 01.05.13 by DevilsRider, on Flickr


The District 01.05.13 by DevilsRider, on Flickr


Marriott 01.05.13 by DevilsRider, on Flickr


ASU Business Building 01.05.13 by DevilsRider, on Flickr

[TempeSilverFox]

[QUOTE=DevilsRider;5961098]Took some photos on my bike ride today. They're all on my Flickr set, but I'm attaching some here too ]

Great pictures! Thank you for sharing. The Business Building sure is an interesting looking structure.

[Jjs5056]

Thanks for the pictures. The Hub is really taking shape as they have started on the facade; the renderings looked great, so I'm excited to see the finished product. While the Marriott isn't as glamorous or sexy, I'm also interested to see that one upon completion as it will be very visible and will give downtown a little boost in height.

Speaking of height, wish we knew more about either the Villas at SouthBank (high rise senior living) and/or the Namwest towers on Rural/202 on the north bank of Town Lake. All this infill and density is great, but it's time we get back to dreaming of Tempe getting its own skyline.

[PHXguyinOKC]

while in town a couple weeks ago i was surprised at how prominent the Hub and the Marriot are when viewing Tempe from I-10 and Baseline. it's very cool to see Tempe grow

[Jjs5056]

Yes, one of the best views of Tempe comes from heading west on the 10. I think W6 looks best from that angle... From other angles, those towers are awfully plain.

[Arquitect]

Originally Posted by Jjs5056

Thanks for the pictures. The Hub is really taking shape as they have started on the facade; the renderings looked great, so I'm excited to see the finished product. While the Marriott isn't as glamorous or sexy, I'm also interested to see that one upon completion as it will be very visible and will give downtown a little boost in height.

Speaking of height, wish we knew more about either the Villas at SouthBank (high rise senior living) and/or the Namwest towers on Rural/202 on the north bank of Town Lake. All this infill and density is great, but it's time we get back to dreaming of Tempe getting its own skyline.

I long for the day when the lake is lined by a beautiful skyline on both sides. I haven't heard much about either of those projects in a really long time, I hope they aren't back on hold.

[MegaBass]

McCord Hall Construction Time Lapse

[PHX31]

/\ Thanks for posting... that was really cool.

[AB Enterprises]

Anyone know whats going on with the "My Big Fat Greek Restaurant" bulding on mill ave? its been empty since the fire.. Also does Robert Fronske, At Fronske Associates Arch. own that space?

[MegaBass]

Originally Posted by AB Enterprises

Anyone know whats going on with the "My Big Fat Greek Restaurant" bulding on mill ave? its been empty since the fire.. Also does Robert Fronske, At Fronske Associates Arch. own that space?

According to exit2lef:

Originally Posted by exit2lef

I think the former Big Fat Greek location is going to be a second outlet of [El Hefe] that already exists in Old Town Scottsdale.

[MegaBass]

I noticed this bottle filling station at the MU today (near the information desk). They're planning on installing a few more at Sun Devil Fitness Complex (formerly SRC) and the libraries.