Phoenix Development News (3) - Page 642

biggus diggus · #**12821** Posted **Aug 22, 2018, 9:57 PM**

Sprouts did open today, tried to pick up a sandwich on the way to the office but I, and a few others, circled the parking lot for 5 minutes and gave up after not finding a spot. I fear that's going to be an ongoing issue there.

Classical in Phoenix · #**12822** Posted **Aug 22, 2018, 10:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by airomero83

Some life to Midtown and Upward Projects moving into Phoenix Financial Center rotunda...

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news...staurant-group-moves-hq-to-building.html

I worked in the Financial Center for 20 years. Always loved the rotundas. The basement space is very cool, it connects both rotundas and back to the main building. You can follow it all the way through to the parking garage on the west side of the property.

Obadno · #**12823** Posted **Aug 22, 2018, 10:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Classical in Phoenix

I worked in the Financial Center for 20 years. Always loved the rotundas. The basement space is very cool, it connects both rotundas and back to the main building. You can follow it all the way through to the parking garage on the west side of the property.

I would be very pleased if these guys decided to build a cool bar/restauraunt in this location as a flagship. Maybe a place to test out new recipies and drinks??

Id go.

CrestedSaguaro · #**12824** Posted **Aug 23, 2018, 2:39 PM**

Good news for the Financial Center.

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Upward Projects, the Phoenix-based restaurant group behind Postino WineCafe and Joyride Taco House, is moving its headquarters to the iconic former bank space inside the Phoenix Financial Center.

The company, known for giving life to older spaces with unique architectural designs, will relocate its headquarters to the W.A. Sarmiento-designed Phoenix Financial Center rotunda at 3443 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. The space was designed by the modernist architect in 1964.

The office space already has been secured, and the company will start a renovation project this fall. Upward Projects expects to move its 30-person team into the new headquarters in February 2019.

“Starting with the first-ever Postino inside the former Arcadia post office, Upward Projects is built on a foundation of revitalizing historic and architecturally significant spaces,” said Lauren Bailey, Upward Projects’ co-founder and CEO, in a statement. “So the Phoenix Financial Center is the perfect retro-modern home for our team to work in a creative, inspiring environment.”

Bailey said she told Joe Herzog of Shepley Bulfinch, the firm that recently restored the south building of the Phoenix Financial Center, that she loved the space and he informed her the rotunda would be available in the fall.

Upward Projects will move its headquarters from one former bank space to another. Currently it’s HQ is in the former Al Beadle-designed bank that also houses Federal Pizza.

The 8,700-square-foot Financial Center Pavilion will be where Upward Projects will develop and manage all aspects of its business, including eight Postino WineCafé locations across Arizona, Colorado and Texas, two locations of Joyride Taco House, Windsor & Churn and Federal Pizza.

The company expects to grow its home office headcount to 50 in the next few years, according to a company statementease. Last year Upward Projects received financial backing from a Los Angeles private equity firm to take its Postino concept national.

Upward Projects will use some of the midcentury elements already in the two-story space including the floating staircase with surfboard-shared steps, oversized hanging globe lighting and warm orange walls. It also has floor-to-ceiling glass window walls supported by upside-down arches.

Its new space also has a large underground basement, something unusual in the Valley.

“We’re not sure what exactly we’ll do with the basement,” Bailey said. “The possibilities are endless. But we did run a poll on Instagram and the top vote getter was to install a roller rink."

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news...staurant-group-moves-hq-to-building.html

Edit: Left some of the article out this morning. Added the rest.

CrestedSaguaro · #**12825** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 12:48 AM**

Couple of tidbits:

1. The Link crane is set to get raised next weekend. Actually talked to a knowledgable individual onsite and he explained the whole process. So I'm going with that.

2. AC Hotel at Arizona Center is about to go. Surveyors and markers were onsite today and the whole site has been marked off. Spoke to them and they said they are marking the site for construction. Also, a variance for a 48' setback sign is posted with a meeting date of September 6th.

3. Same guys I spoke with at AZ Center also mentioned that they will be marking off the residential site soon. They seemed to have some knowledge of the project and said it was still in the design process. So, this should be great news.

Classical in Phoenix · #**12826** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 1:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

Couple of tidbits:

1. The Link crane is set to get raised next weekend. Actually talked to a knowledgable individual onsite and he explained the whole process. So I'm going with that.

2. AC Hotel at Arizona Center is about to go. Surveyors and markers were onsite today and the whole site has been marked off. Spoke to them and they said they are marking the site for construction. Also, a variance for a 48' setback sign is posted with a meeting date of September 6th.

3. Same guys I spoke with at AZ Center also mentioned that they will be marking off the residential site soon. They seemed to have some knowledge of the project and said it was still in the design process. So, this should be great news.

Great news! Hopefully it happens.

CrestedSaguaro · #**12827** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 2:10 AM**

...also to add to this (I got caught in the onslaught of rain while walking), there was apparently a zoning hearing today regarding a 0' setback for Kenect. I haven't checked on the results yet. So we have movement with Kenect as well.

Now time to go home and dry off...

ASUSunDevil · #**12828** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 2:48 AM**

^ great info, Ronnie. Thanks

gymratmanaz · #**12829** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 3:19 AM**

Ronnie you rock. Thanks for the great news 3 times over!!!

biggus diggus · #**12830** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 7:05 PM**

Something is finally happening at the old Paulina Miller Gallery which is to become a bar. This project has been moving slowly for months.

Bar https://imgur.com/gallery/u0SdIfb

Obadno · #**12831** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 7:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by biggus diggus

Something is finally happening at the old Paulina Miller Gallery which is to become a bar. This project has been moving slowly for months.

Bar https://imgur.com/gallery/u0SdIfb

Man after a serious glut in the Roosevelt area now the bars are roaring back in

ASU Diablo · #**12832** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 7:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

Man after a serious glut in the Roosevelt area now the bars are roaring back in

Media Day for The Churchill occurred last night and soft opening today and tomorrow. Saw some pics on social media and it looks great inside! Grand opening next weekend along w/ State 48 Brewery on 9/1. Paz Cantina should follow closely after that...

ASU Diablo · #**12833** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 8:07 PM**

Speaking of Roosevelt Row, does anyone have any updates on the remaining portion/phase of The Blocks? Last time I went to Tacos Chelo, some work, albeit slow, was being performed.

Phxguy · #**12834** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 8:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by airomero83

Media Day for The Churchill occurred last night and soft opening today and tomorrow. Saw some pics on social media and it looks great inside! Grand opening next weekend along w/ State 48 Brewery on 9/1. Paz Cantina should follow closely after that...

Rott ‘n Grapes should be opening soon as well, they have signage up, followed by (hopefully) Grand Avenue Brewery. Then I’d say Sazerac and Wilderness Brewery are up next sometime in 2019.

Phxguy · #**12835** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 8:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by airomero83

Speaking of Roosevelt Row, does anyone have any updates on the remaining portion/phase of The Blocks? Last time I went to Tacos Chelo, some work, albeit slow, was being performed.

I heard from somewhere there was an issue with one of the home’s foundation and the house would be removed. But that was hearsay, I could be wrong. I’ve been eyeing it every time I pass by, I must say I’m disappointed with the sluggishness of the project as it will really breathe some new life back into 5th St once completed as Taco Chelo and the lot have.

biggus diggus · #**12836** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 9:08 PM**

Sazerac is rounding third and headed for home

Obadno · #**12837** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 9:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by biggus diggus

Sazerac is rounding third and headed for home

Driving by the other day noticed it was painted seems like the window treatments and other details were in or going in.

ASU Diablo · #**12838** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 10:31 PM**

Nothing new here except for a little nugget of new info regarding HB Monroe Tower...

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Offering everything from three-story townhomes on Sixth Avenue to a 25-story, 558-unit highrise on the southwest corner of Van Buren Street and Second Avenue — this activity translates into thousands of new residents in the next few years.

http://dtphx.org/2018/08/24/west-downtown-emerges-as-new-residential-development-hot-spot/

haux · #**12839** Posted **Aug 26, 2018, 8:21 AM**

Stewart progress:

From Central and Garfield

The top of the rooftop pool is coming together.

Straight on from Central. It's a massive structure and will look impressive upon completion. I think it's a nice addition to the skyline.

gymratmanaz · #**12840** Posted **Aug 26, 2018, 4:46 PM**

Once completed with so many new people, it will be interesting to see how businesses change and get added to the area to support and serve the increased population.