Arizona Center Development - Page 9

CrestedSaguaro · #**161** Posted **Mar 20, 2018, 10:21 PM**

It's been a couple of weeks since I've checked up on the AZ Center renovation. I stopped by last night and there has been a ton completed in the last couple weeks.

The lower level concourse is nearly completed and the bricks, wood planking and planting are all done. The pedestrian bridges and stairways are almost complete as are the elevators. The entrance next to the theaters is nearly completed. Best of all, the entrance through the valet was completed and open. I was very impressed with this. Even though you walk through the valet, it is a very open and visible entrance from the street. The only thing I could think of to improve this would be to create a pedestrian crossing going straight to Sheraton to maximize the access. Outside of that, I think they are doing a heck of a job on AZ Center!

P.S. Sorry for not grabbing pics this go around.

soled · #**162** Posted **Mar 21, 2018, 12:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

It's been a couple of weeks since I've checked up on the AZ Center renovation. I stopped by last night and there has been a ton completed in the last couple weeks.

The lower level concourse is nearly completed and the bricks, wood planking and planting are all done. The pedestrian bridges and stairways are almost complete as are the elevators. The entrance next to the theaters is nearly completed. Best of all, the entrance through the valet was completed and open. I was very impressed with this. Even though you walk through the valet, it is a very open and visible entrance from the street. The only thing I could think of to improve this would be to create a pedestrian crossing going straight to Sheraton to maximize the access. Outside of that, I think they are doing a heck of a job on AZ Center!

P.S. Sorry for not grabbing pics this go around.

But you will get pics next time, right

CrestedSaguaro · #**163** Posted **Mar 21, 2018, 4:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by soled

But you will get pics next time, right

Yes! Sorry, I was in kind of a rush when I went through there. I'll stop back by this weekend

Classical in Phoenix · #**164** Posted **Mar 21, 2018, 5:41 PM**

If everything goes according to plan, the hotel portion should break ground next month!

Obadno · #**165** Posted **Mar 21, 2018, 6:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Classical in Phoenix

If everything goes according to plan, the hotel portion should break ground next month!

When did we get that news?

Classical in Phoenix · #**166** Posted **Mar 21, 2018, 6:46 PM**

Refer to Fawd's Nov. 6th, 2017 post quoting the Business Journal. It is on the top of page 6 of this thread. I would post a link but not sure how to do that.

CrestedSaguaro · #**167** Posted **Mar 21, 2018, 7:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Classical in Phoenix

If everything goes according to plan, the hotel portion should break ground next month!

I know when it was announced, they anticipated a starting date of April. However, I have not seen any permits with the City of Phoenix or FAA evaluations submitted yet, so not sure how exact the start date is. Impatiently waiting on this and the residential to start...

biggus diggus · #**168** Posted **Mar 21, 2018, 7:19 PM**

Wishful thinking until you see a permit pop up

Obadno · #**169** Posted **Mar 30, 2018, 10:15 PM**

Stumbled on a rendering for the AC Marriot

https://www.ventanahotelsandresorts.com/portfolio.html

Phxguy · #**170** Posted **Mar 30, 2018, 10:44 PM**

^why...hello there! Gee...you sure are purdy

michael85225 · #**171** Posted **Mar 31, 2018, 5:01 AM**

I found something interesting. It looks like another version of the Palmcourt Tower but it's designed by a firm called NADG.

https://www.nadg.com/property/palm-court-tower/

combusean · #**172** Posted **Mar 31, 2018, 6:29 AM**

I'm gonna believe that one. Bruder has no highrise experience and this looks more fleshed out and realistic.

combusean · #**173** Posted **Mar 31, 2018, 6:41 AM**

Also, NADG owns that lot according to this article, so what they're gonna build is pictured above.

https://azbigmedia.com/arizona-cente...ial-developer/

biggus diggus · #**174** Posted **Mar 31, 2018, 11:14 AM**

This smells like a land bank, largely due to the mall owner's desire to recover some cash quickly and the choice of architect.

Obadno · #**175** Posted **Mar 31, 2018, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by michael85225

I found something interesting. It looks like another version of the Palmcourt Tower but it's designed by a firm called NADG.

https://www.nadg.com/property/palm-court-tower/

Wow that thing is meaty, it would make a huge impact I hope it gets built

CrestedSaguaro · #**176** Posted **Apr 3, 2018, 8:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

Wow that thing is meaty, it would make a huge impact I hope it gets built

This rendering would place this tower close to around 380' to 400'. How much traction would this have to build that tall in this location?

CrestedSaguaro · #**177** Posted **Apr 7, 2018, 2:56 PM**

Took a stroll through AZ Center last night and the bottom level appears to be nearly completed. The valet is open and they have placed LED lights under all the handrails over the bridges and steps. Pretty nice touch. They are still working on the main entrances, but those should be completed in a week or so.

It felt a little empty though last night...probably due to First Friday, But with a lot of the first level construction and fencing removed, it becomes obvious how many vacant retail spots are available. I hope they start signing tenants soon. Does anyone know of any potential retail moving in?

Obadno · #**178** Posted **Apr 7, 2018, 3:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

Took a stroll through AZ Center last night and the bottom level appears to be nearly completed. The valet is open and they have placed LED lights under all the handrails over the bridges and steps. Pretty nice touch. They are still working on the main entrances, but those should be completed in a week or so.

It felt a little empty though last night...probably due to First Friday, But with a lot of the first level construction and fencing removed, it becomes obvious how many vacant retail spots are available. I hope they start signing tenants soon. Does anyone know of any potential retail moving in?

There is a large amount of exsisting, UC and planned hotel and residential near the az center as well as offices and students. I’d be surprised if they have trouble finding tennants with the current outlook. But i haven’t heated of anything specifically moving in

biggus diggus · #**179** Posted **Apr 7, 2018, 4:39 PM**

As long as Sam's Cafe doesn't go away.

combusean · #**180** Posted **Apr 8, 2018, 7:02 AM**

I've been wanting to hold judgment but I've always felt the renovations are lipstick on a pig. AZ Center is cursed.

The only time I ever wanted to be there when I lived in the area was when they had something like a free concert or show but I don't know if that is still a thing now, and/or extends past first fridays. I doubt the renovations included a stage, but that's one way I'd improve the place: regular programming.

Until they finish buildout of the hotel, residential, and probably another few more towers, I don't see it getting much more activity. There's soooo much vacant space and nobody's going to be opening up retail unless the local demographics significantly improve which won't happen anytime soon.