Phoenix Area Low- and Mid-Rise Development Thread

[DesertRay]

Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

I've been watching on it, but nothing since the height fight. Maybe the developer gave up?

Last I heard they might be looking for a retirement or assisted living development, but maybe that changed.

[IndyAZ]

Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

IndyAZ, you seem to have some inside city contact. Are you able to find any information on this? Project number is 20-4821.

Sorry, nobody I know is involved in this one, so can't get any information.

I did hear last week that McKinley Green has restarted from their pause due to Covid, they are moving towards building permits so hopefully this one gets going mid-year maybe. Another 10-story and 23-story near the Stewart will look great!

[Socalzonie]

Originally Posted by IndyAZ

Sorry, nobody I know is involved in this one, so can't get any information.

I did hear last week that McKinley Green has restarted from their pause due to Covid, they are moving towards building permits so hopefully this one gets going mid-year maybe. Another 10-story and 23-story near the Stewart will look great!

I noticed the uptick in permit activity for the 23 story McKinley Green building. What is the 10 story building you referenced?

[combusean]

I forgot that McKinley Green was a two-tower project:

https://imgur.com/gallery/7jagIb9

[Socalzonie]

Originally Posted by combusean

I forgot that McKinley Green was a two-tower project:

https://imgur.com/gallery/7jagIb9

I don't think I ever even knew that. Thanks for the renderings!

[ASU Diablo]

Did we know about this? This is for the empty lot wedged between The District and Pearl Biltmore right?

https://cem-az.com/national-multifam...rizona-market/

Desert Ridge/North Phoenix: ZOM Living has acquired two parcels totaling 26 acres along the Loop 101 Freeway at 56th Street, which will be home to approximately 600 multifamily units. Desert Ridge is a fast-growing employment center which is expected to add up to 100,000 new jobs over the next 20 years. The sites are located within walking distance to the Desert Ridge Marketplace and High Street; and are in close proximity to the Mayo Clinic Hospital, American Express’ corporate campus, and the JW Marriott Resort and Golf Club.

Downtown Scottsdale: ZOM Living plans up to 749 market-rate rental units within two to three buildings on 3.74 acres of land at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Camelback Road. The property is located adjacent to the Scottsdale Fashion Square and the Scottsdale Entertainment District, which are home to the area’s most desirable retail, dining, and lifestyle offerings.

Biltmore District: ZOM Living will develop approximately 300 apartment units on a 2.92 acre site at Highland Avenue and 24th Street, about two blocks away from the Biltmore Fashion Park. The property is near the Arizona Canal Trail, Town and Country Shopping Center, and the Esplanade, a mixed-use development that is home to some of the region’s largest employers.

[Mr.RE]

Originally Posted by ASU Diablo

Did we know about this? This is for the empty lot wedged between The District and Pearl Biltmore right?

https://cem-az.com/national-multifam...rizona-market/

Correct

[combusean]

That looks to be the last parcel in the Biltmore absent some reconfiguration of some of the surrounding office buildings/mall or demolition of the serviceable but underutilized 2701 building.

[IndyAZ]

Hopefully these are the first of many for ZOM Living, looking at their website they do a lot of downtown high rises in Florida, some 40/50 stories. So maybe eventually they will do one downtown Phoenix.

https://www.zomliving.com/pages/gall...sp#Development

Biltmore: 300 units on 2.9 acres can be achieved with a 4/5 story wrap easy
Scottsdale: 749 units on 3.7 acres means they are trying to do towers probably around 8-10 stories to make that work. They mention 2-3 buildings.
Desert Ridge: 600 units on 26 acres, no idea what they could be planning here. The 20 acre piece (zoned commercial) is NW corner of 56th/Loop 101 and is wrapped on two sides by City North development and 6 acres is across the street, East of 56th (zoned R-1 residential) and an awkward shape (narrow triangle).

[combusean]

I would be extremely surprised if Scottsdale allowed that kind of density, but who knows.

[IndyAZ]

Originally Posted by combusean

I would be extremely surprised if Scottsdale allowed that kind of density, but who knows.

Its the two dirt lots NE of Camelback and Scottsdale intersection. There are a handful of midrise buildings up to 10 stories in that area and some new ones being developed right now, so its definitely feasible, but you are right there is a lot of opposition from the neighbors up there in regards to anything with height, so not without its challenges.

[CrestedSaguaro]

Originally Posted by IndyAZ

Its the two dirt lots NE of Camelback and Scottsdale intersection. There are a handful of midrise buildings up to 10 stories in that area and some new ones being developed right now, so its definitely feasible, but you are right there is a lot of opposition from the neighbors up there in regards to anything with height, so not without its challenges.

This is the same lots as the former proposed Blue Sky towers. I believe those were around 15 floors and were approved before they went under. I don't think it would be a problem for something similar.

[IndyAZ]

Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

This is the same lots as the former proposed Blue Sky towers. I believe those were around 15 floors and were approved before they went under. I don't think it would be a problem for something similar.

Interesting, I was not familiar with that project. Apparently it was 700 units in 3-13 story towers. If those were approved, they might be able to amend the site plan package with the new design without a major battle since the height was previously approved, but I guess we will have to wait and see.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news...dale/16151373/

[soled]

Originally Posted by ASU Diablo

Did we know about this? This is for the empty lot wedged between The District and Pearl Biltmore right?

https://cem-az.com/national-multifam...rizona-market/

Thanks for the info. My daughter lives in The District, and we were just discussing what might come of that lot.

Btw, Pearl Biltmore has been sitting without activity for months. Seems odd considering how apartment construction has been so active these days.

[Sunsfan87]

Looks like the Fore property on 2nd Ave. and Fillmore will be called “The Rey” https://www.foreproperty.com/listings/2nd-and-filmore

[Mr.RE]

Originally Posted by Sunsfan87

Looks like the Fore property on 2nd Ave. and Fillmore will be called “The Rey” https://www.foreproperty.com/listings/2nd-and-filmore

Maybe their other project will be called "The Skywalker"...

[gymratmanaz]

Mr. RE, I hope the moderator doesn't ban you for that!!!

[Obadno]

Originally Posted by Mr.RE

Maybe their other project will be called "The Skywalker"...

Rey is NOT a skywalker and I wont sit bye while you slander the Skywalker name with the abominable blasphemy that was the Disney Trilogy

[PHX06]

Originally Posted by Sunsfan87

Looks like the Fore property on 2nd Ave. and Fillmore will be called “The Rey” https://www.foreproperty.com/listings/2nd-and-filmore

I also notice that they revised their completion date to March 2022. Makes sense -- this project is very slow moving compared to The Fillmore, which is very similar in design, and Aspire.

[CrestedSaguaro]

Originally Posted by PHX06

I also notice that they revised their completion date to March 2022. Makes sense -- this project is very slow moving compared to The Fillmore, which is very similar in design, and Aspire.

The concrete is done and they are on the wood framing now, so it will be moving very quickly. I actually took an update pic today. I'll post it here in a bit.