Tempe Development Thread

[MegaBass]

Sun Devil Marketplace at College Avenue Commons h/t Tom Tokoph ‏of UrbanRealty



Grab-And-Go market at College Avenue Commons (already open right by Harrington Birchett House)



Sneak peek of 4th-level student lounge at College Avenue Commons h/t ASU Business-Finance

Forgot to mention there will be a new location for ASU Food Truck Block Party on Wednesdays come September per ASU Parking and Transit.

[Obadno]

[QUOTE=DevilsRider;6681118]Maybe this is a dumb question, but building one for Marina Heights appears like it will be completed long before the others. Does anyone know if State Farm has any plans to start using that building early (or are they even allowed to with all the construction still surrounding it)? [QUOTE]

As somone sending this from a state farm computer right now (shhh dont tell anyone) The plan (which is always changing) is that the first employes are supposed to be working by the last quarter of 2015.

Full buildout is 2017 so yes people **should** be working there before construciton is complete.

[azsunsurfer]

What a sexy tower...and nice proposed billboards/ art covering the garage.

http://www.tempe.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=26886

[PHX31]

/\Nice.
It seems like it might have a problem with the FAA. Wonder how that will play out.

If you go to page 70 of the pdf, there is a letter of opposition from neighbors of the development. Turns out they are Van O'steen (anyone else remember Van O'steen & Partners commercials from years ago?). Their reasoning for their opposition is the typical NIMBY made up generalized hysteria of any and all potential urban issues, regardless of the specifics of any development. It's just so hilarious that people live in an urban area, and complain about development that fits in urban areas. If I was a member of a City Council and I received a similar complaint/opposition letter, it would actually make me even more in support of said development. And I don't understand how these people act like their shit don't stink. It's like they think "well, once I live here, all development must stop, I'm the end all be all of this area". What about people that preceeded you and how did the development of your residential house/building affect them at that time? The thought process for opposition of this type of development is just so pitiful, especially on the grounds of "vandalism" or "noise" or "litter" or "increased foot traffic".

[CrestedSaguaro]

Originally Posted by PHX31

/\Nice.
It seems like it might have a problem with the FAA. Wonder how that will play out.

If you go to page 70 of the pdf, there is a letter of opposition from neighbors of the development. Turns out they are Van O'steen (anyone else remember Van O'steen & Partners commercials from years ago?). Their reasoning for their opposition is the typical NIMBY made up generalized hysteria of any and all potential urban issues, regardless of the specifics of any development. It's just so hilarious that people live in an urban area, and complain about development that fits in urban areas. If I was a member of a City Council and I received a similar complaint/opposition letter, it would actually make me even more in support of said development. And I don't understand how these people act like their shit don't stink. It's like they think "well, once I live here, all development must stop, I'm the end all be all of this area". What about people that preceeded you and how did the development of your residential house/building affect them at that time? The thought process for opposition of this type of development is just so pitiful, especially on the grounds of "vandalism" or "noise" or "litter" or "increased foot traffic".

Most, if not all flights, already come in farther north because of Tempe Butte. So, I don't really see this becoming an approval issue even if the FAA does lower height recommendations since this building would be directly in the line of site with Tempe Butte and is only slightly farther north of the taller W6.

*Edit
After looking through the proposal, that site would only pentrate 1 out 4 of FAA's criteria. This really should be ok with passing the FAA requirements and I'm sure Tempe won't have a problem with adding markers on the building. lol

[PHXFlyer11]

Originally Posted by azsunsurfer

What a sexy tower...and nice proposed billboards/ art covering the garage.

http://www.tempe.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=26886

I had been waiting for them to post this! Thanks for sharing.

I don't care for the LOOK of the building, however, I think that is mainly due to the firm doing the renderings rather than the actual building itself. It looks hollow in my opinion. I believe what they were focusing on was the structure and floor plans, not specific materials and design at this point, so it may be ok.

What I LOVE about this product is how little the footprint is. I think this can really inspire more towers on Ash between 5th and 3rd. Eventually I think Tempe will RFP out the land directly to the East that is currently parking, so long as a public garage is included in the project. Not sure who own the portion of the lot to the North, but I can see 3-4 towers or more eventually on this immediate area, which is just awesome!

[DevilsRider]

Originally Posted by PHX31

If you go to page 70 of the pdf, there is a letter of opposition from neighbors of the development. Turns out they are Van O'steen (anyone else remember Van O'steen & Partners commercials from years ago?). Their reasoning for their opposition is the typical NIMBY made up generalized hysteria of any and all potential urban issues, regardless of the specifics of any development. It's just so hilarious that people live in an urban area, and complain about development that fits in urban areas. If I was a member of a City Council and I received a similar complaint/opposition letter, it would actually make me even more in support of said development. And I don't understand how these people act like their shit don't stink. It's like they think "well, once I live here, all development must stop, I'm the end all be all of this area". What about people that preceeded you and how did the development of your residential house/building affect them at that time? The thought process for opposition of this type of development is just so pitiful, especially on the grounds of "vandalism" or "noise" or "litter" or "increased foot traffic".

My favorite part? Apparently, Hanover is now a "high rise". What a pair of comedians!

[PHXFlyer11]

Originally Posted by PHX31

/\Nice.
It seems like it might have a problem with the FAA. Wonder how that will play out.

If you go to page 70 of the pdf, there is a letter of opposition from neighbors of the development. Turns out they are Van O'steen (anyone else remember Van O'steen & Partners commercials from years ago?). Their reasoning for their opposition is the typical NIMBY made up generalized hysteria of any and all potential urban issues, regardless of the specifics of any development. It's just so hilarious that people live in an urban area, and complain about development that fits in urban areas. If I was a member of a City Council and I received a similar complaint/opposition letter, it would actually make me even more in support of said development. And I don't understand how these people act like their shit don't stink. It's like they think "well, once I live here, all development must stop, I'm the end all be all of this area". What about people that preceeded you and how did the development of your residential house/building affect them at that time? The thought process for opposition of this type of development is just so pitiful, especially on the grounds of "vandalism" or "noise" or "litter" or "increased foot traffic".

I don't put much stock into these comments in Tempe. I think the city is focused on the big picture and this project absolutely fits into their plans. If it were another city or not rich in the heart of downtown Tempe maybe I'd be more concern.

[plinko]

Nice. Some friends of mine designed that.

[Jjs5056]

Well, it's hard to get excited over a project that won't begin work until 1/2017. =/ It would be great for a development like this to break ground soon, and hopefully inspire similar projects. Hoping that by then, the market isn't saturated with more 5-story dumps that the tower isn't doable anymore.

Not a huge fan of the planned streetcar, but does that form of transit promote dense development anywhere near the way light rail does? I wonder how that will impact the remaining parts of Ash. Even without the car, it should be treated as a major street similar to College, so hopefully the city will try to get the land it owns developed as someone mentioned. Still can't believe they built that monster garage adjacent to the 3rd/Mill stop without any office or retail uses. But, with some dense urban projects between, hopefully the garage-filled ends of the road won't appear so out of place.

1) What is Mission @ Minder Binder and why is it so bad?
2) In love with College Ave - can't wait to see it with the Annex completed; I hope they're able to finish out the plaza area with the retail buildings they were saving room for (to the west and north). With the historic home being converted to an office, that would leave just the NW corner, and I'm fine OK waiting until a decent-sized tower is needed. This is definitely what Phoenix should've been envisioning for Adams Street.
- Any set timeline for the rest of the streetscape? Too bad they can't finish to at least Veterans Way to integrate 5C Studios, Hub, etc.
- I remember hearing University Towers were going private again and were being renovated- is that still happening?
3) Argo/Skywater looks good so far - seems to be taking forever, though! Really interested in what the finished product includes amenities/retail-wise.
4) RE: any construction along Ash - was it confirmed whether any work was being done on the Mosaic or Encore II lots? I think Encore II is approved and ready to go (4 stories with 1 floor of retail), so that'd be somewhat good news. The Mosaic lot still has a ways to go, and the only thing we've seen is that it has a max height of 5 stories planned, which is hopefully a mistake.
5) Glad the University streetscape is almost done - too bad it didn't happen 10 or so years earlier when the plans were a lot more elaborate in terms of shade trees, sidewalk widths, etc. As for Boston's - it seems like developers always shy away from University, as even the best-positioned lots have failed to produce anything but 1-story, generic buildings: CVS, Chase, Chik Fil-A... wish we could get more Vale-like projects to the east.

[Tito714]

I think the southern most runway at Sky Harbor is mainly used, and correct me if I'm wrong, for the cargo planes ex. fedex planes. I've also seen general aviation use that southern most runway. I'm sure no commercial flights use that southern most runway.

[TempeSilverFox]

Originally Posted by Tito714

I think the southern most runway at Sky Harbor is mainly used, and correct me if I'm wrong, for the cargo planes ex. fedex planes. I've also seen general aviation use that southern most runway. I'm sure no commercial flights use that southern most runway.

Southwest Airlines uses both of the southern runways extensively since their terminal is located on the southern side of Terminal Four. I live directly under the approach (On First St.) and I can see the approach for both southern runways - as well as watch planes coming in for a landing on the north runway (Ahhhh love watching British Airways glide in every evening....)
But, as you say, FedEx and UPS seem to always be on the southern flight path as well. Those DC-10s are so fun when they fly over our pool!

[Tito714]

Cool thanks. Yeah those British Airways planes are awesome!

[MegaBass]

Originally Posted by Jjs5056

1) What is Mission @ Minder Binder and why is it so bad?

Minder Binders will live, but hangout won’t look the same

Since May [2013] the old barn has been undergoing a transformation and will see better days ahead.

There’s good news and bad news. On the positive side, new owner Kristen Bell promises that the Mission @ Minder Binder will “bring back part of Tempe history,” retaining much of the character of the original’s interior.

For lovers of the barnlike look, the news is not as good. It is undergoing a major face-lift.

The plan, Bell says, is to “restore the original building along with expanding on the design and upgrading the exterior elevations with a Santa Fe style façade to bring a part of Arizona history back to life.”

What that means is the once giant red barn will now be a giant, stucco-covered Mission-style building.

[nickw252]

Originally Posted by TempeSilverFox

Ahhhh love watching British Airways glide in every evening....)

I was a "distracted driver" one night last week on the 202 watching one of the British Airways wide-bodies come in for a landing.

[plinko]

The southernmost runway is used generally for landing only for jet aircraft given that it's alot shorter. Not sure about general aviation though.


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Since it was built, seemingly most times I've been on SW or one of the other airlines on the south side (T2, T3) we've landed on that runway.

[PHXFlyer11]

Originally Posted by plinko

Since it was built, seemingly most times I've been on SW or one of the other airlines on the south side (T2, T3) we've landed on that runway.

I've landed on the south most runway several times recently on US Air. I only recall ever landing on that runway though, never taking off. It's a little bit concerning when you know you are landing on that runway and you still haven't touched down by the time you see T3, knowing that it is significantly shorter than the others.

[nickw252]

I saw the middle tower crane at Marina Heights was raised.

That building is now at 10 floors above ground and facade work has begun on the lower levels.

[azsunsurfer]

I noticed this morning on the 10 (at the Broadway Curve) that the Fountainhead lot south of the UoP complex has a trailer advertising that approved office building available for lease. Unfortunately from what I could tell the new rendering shows a shorter building (maybe 5 stories?) and the original building was entitled for 14 stories. Too bad, same thing happened with the Discovery Center off the 101 and Elliot.

[dtnphx]

$30M Apartment community planned along Apache Blvd. in Tempe

http://www.brewaz.com/content/index_stor...me_num=XX&issue_num=32&issue_date=August