Phoenix Development News (3) - Page 588

somethingfast · #**11741** Posted **Jan 20, 2018, 6:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

Arizona is too red? Compared t Tennessee? North Carolina, Texas, Indiana, Georgia?

No Amazon is from a state with no state income tax, as “blue” As Washington allegedly is, it’s just Seattle in a deep red rural state.

It’s all about the money guys, all about the most incentive they can get.

I mean the perception is that Arizona is very "red". Not nearly as much as 20 years ago. Again, this is not a political rant as I prefer to be seen as red. But, regardless, to compare the tax burden between Washington and Arizona is absurd. Washington is much higher. Yes, there are some "red" options remaining but it's just smoke and mirrors and an effort for the "finalists" to ante up concessions to AMZ. They will pick a blue state for sure. Mark it down. And, frankly, I'm not sure it's a fair deal for the locality that they pick. But you can't really put a price tag on prestige can you?

haux · #**11742** Posted **Jan 20, 2018, 8:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by stutteringpunk

Would you be able to get more Arizona Center pictures next time your around there, Haux? It's the one project we don't really see much progress on here.

Sure thing! I work nearby, so I can hop over before work sometime.

stutteringpunk · #**11743** Posted **Jan 21, 2018, 4:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by haux

Sure thing! I work nearby, so I can hop over before work sometime.

I appreciate it. I think the new "mall" has a lot of potential if they can land an anchor like Forever 21 or H&M for the college kids. Here's hoping the hotel and apartment towers come together smoothly.

biggus diggus · #**11744** Posted **Jan 22, 2018, 3:09 AM**

Here is a picture of cranes

Cranes https://imgur.com/gallery/TACbX

muertecaza · #**11745** Posted **Jan 22, 2018, 4:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by biggus diggus

Here is a picture of cranes

Cranes https://imgur.com/gallery/TACbX

Nice.

TAZ4ate0 · #**11746** Posted **Jan 23, 2018, 4:14 PM**

Nice pic biggus.

haux · #**11747** Posted **Jan 27, 2018, 1:03 AM**

Hi, folks. Just before sunset, I did some wandering and got some shots of the progress downtown. Let's start at the Arizona Center, which is being remodeled.

An overview of the northwest side.

Another angle

From ground level, same area

The new ceiling inside part of the Arizona Center

Let's see how The Stewart is coming along.

There's a little bit more cladding on the parking garage walls. More vertical work on the seventh floor too.

The Stewart is going to do a nice job of filling in the space between the Westard Ho and Portland on the Park (right)

The Link

There's a bit of vertical work at The Link so far

A closer look at the Link work

Lastly, this is beginning work at The Churchill, a retail and restaurant space that will be in shipping containers. This is at First and Garfield.

Thanks, everyone.

fawd · #**11748** Posted **Jan 27, 2018, 1:26 AM**

What drone are you using?

Great shots!

haux · #**11749** Posted **Jan 27, 2018, 1:37 AM**

Thanks. No drone. Just access to a parking garage. These are shot with a Canon 5D MkII and a 16-35 f/2.8 lens.

fawd · #**11750** Posted **Jan 27, 2018, 2:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by haux

Thanks. No drone. Just access to a parking garage. These are shot with a Canon 5D MkII and a 16-35 f/2.8 lens.

Ahhh - now that makes sense. The picture/field of view was too good for a consumer drone which is why I asked 😭

gymratmanaz · #**11751** Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 6:01 PM**

Fencing is finally up at 44th St north of Oak. Anyone know of any plans or renderings?

fawd · #**11752** Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 8:05 PM**

Hosting a bunch of clients at the Phoenix Open. Just booked a couple last-minute hotel rooms... Phoenix is close to being completely out of hotels this week!!!! The few hotels that still do have a few open rooms, are priced through the roof!

Sanctuary is asking $3,700 p/n (starting)
Four Seasons is asking for $2,500 p/n (starting)
Hotel Valley Ho, $819 (starting - though was able to book through Amex for $655)
W Scottsdale, $542 (starting)

Not just Scottsdale either. Downtown is essentially 100% booked. Nuts!

Classical in Phoenix · #**11753** Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 8:51 PM**

I know this is a "peak weak", but maybe it will help in determining how many of the new hotel projects get built.

gymratmanaz · #**11754** Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 9:27 PM**

fawd - p/n means per night? If so, DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fawd · #**11755** Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 9:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by gymratmanaz

fawd - p/n means per night? If so, DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Correct, per night!

CrestedSaguaro · #**11756** Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 10:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by fawd

Correct, per night!

That is great for the Phoenix hotel market! Just goes to show we need more rooms. Get going AZ Center!

gymratmanaz · #**11757** Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 10:16 PM**

Can I own a hotel and overprice too? DAMN!!!!!!!!

CrestedSaguaro · #**11758** Posted **Jan 30, 2018, 12:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by gymratmanaz

Can I own a hotel and overprice too? DAMN!!!!!!!!

Nothing is overpriced if people are willing to pay for it and it sells out!

biggus diggus · #**11759** Posted **Jan 30, 2018, 1:03 AM**

When hotels advertise 4x-5x regular rates it often means they're sold out, they know that no one will pay the rate. The same thing happens in the car rental industry as well

nickw252 · #**11760** Posted **Jan 30, 2018, 5:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by gymratmanaz

Can I own a hotel and overprice too? DAMN!!!!!!!!

Put your house on Airbnb.