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Originally Posted by dtnphx
Downtown Phoenix is not dense enough yet to set policy that denies builders parking garages downtown, period. We could say no garages and then developers will just go elsewhere. For a project to pencil-out, it would require the project to have some on-site parking to make the project viable so lenders will lend. Once there is no space left and density increases, then and only then, will things change. Until then....
Also, not every parcel downtown needs a friggin' highrise! We want people to live downtown and we're getting a pretty decent project in an underserved area. That's the key to a vibrant downtown: A mix of housing styles, income and scale. Glass towers with no nighttime or weekend activity is what leads to dead zones which is what we have a lot of now. A tall building does not a city make. For some, I'm afraid, it's the equivalent of penis envy.
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Agreed. My only issue is closing of Buchanan St. This is not in the core of downtown is is South of any existing downtown development. To have four story residential popping up in this area is a good thing. Especially since it's in a location that I didn't ever expect to see any development.
Any yes, sorry, but parking is a must. This is too far from the light rail. It's one thing to not have parking if there is access to public transportation and basic needs like grocery stores, drug stores, restaurants, shopping, etc. are within walking distance. That is not the case with this location, or for any part of downtown as of now. No issue with the parking garage as long as it is tastefully done.
Developments like these will lead to more developments, once things start to compound like in Tempe, demand will be there for more and more and higher-rise residential.
Phoenix would be wise to start investigating a trolley like Tempe is. We've seen the light rail spur alot of development, I think a small loop around downtown for a trolley would be a wonderful thing.