Freeport-McMoRan Center (One Central Park East) - Phoenix, AZ - Page 2

HooverDam · #21 Posted **Sep 14, 2007, 6:00 PM**

Yep, the current CPE project is only taking up the south half of the block. Hence, the "One" in its name, I suppose at some later time there could be a Two Central Park East, now if I could only figure out what the heck the "Central Park East" part of the name means, it doesn't make any sense

combusean · #22 Posted **Sep 14, 2007, 7:37 PM**

It took me a long time to figure its name out, but I think it might be its relation near the ASU Civicspace, which starts on the block to the northwest.

If and when they ever replace the downtown bus station, I propose that project be called the South Park Tower.

Vicelord John · #23 Posted **Sep 14, 2007, 7:45 PM**

I think the name of the "bus station development" is Central Park. Central Park East makes sense to me as it is east of Central Park.

HooverDam · #24 Posted **Sep 14, 2007, 7:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by John_Vandercook

I think the name of the "bus station development" is Central Park. Central Park East makes sense to me as it is east of Central Park.

Wait, you mean the bus station is currently called Central Park? Or, there is some planned redevelopment of the bus station going to be called Central Park? I always thought the bus station was just called "Central Station" (in fact I was nearly positive thats what the sign says), so "Central Station East" would actually make more sense as a name, and it sounds better too.

Sean, I assumed the name might refer to the Civic Space as well, but I doubt they'll call the Civic Space "Central Park" (I certainly hope they don't), so I'm not sure that makes a ton of sense either. "Gordon Park" would probably be a more fitting name for it

combusean · #25 Posted **Sep 14, 2007, 8:29 PM**

There already is a Central Park on Phoenix, in the neighborhoods to the south of the tracks. I didn't think the nuances of that mattered to out-of-state developers.

John, I was speculating tongue in cheek that there would be a future likely development on the bus station site ... is there something you've heard more concrete?

andrewkfromaz · #26 Posted **Sep 15, 2007, 12:45 AM**

No he means in stead of CPE it should be CSE (Central Station East). Central Park is a totally over-used name, I don't see why people pose by using that name. Particularly for a commercial project, those don't need nice names. Just call it Central Gateway and be done with it.

Vicelord John · #27 Posted **Sep 15, 2007, 5:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by combusean

John, I was speculating tongue in cheek that there would be a future likely development on the bus station site ... is there something you've heard more concrete?

It was discussed on this site some time ago how the city had planned on building on that parcel and retaining the bus terminal under the building. Some far off transportation plan. But I believe it was infact called Central Park

andrewkfromaz · #28 Posted **Sep 15, 2007, 6:31 AM**

I wonder if/how light rail passing right by the site would effect that concept. It certainly seems like that lot could use more density, if it would be practical from an emissions/traffic/access standpoint, not to mention parking.

gymratmanaz · #29 Posted **Sep 17, 2007, 4:02 PM**

I met one of the designers of OCPE. He goes to LGO all the time like me. Groundbreaking is coming soooo soon. He is going to try to bring me some pictures and design info. Cross your fingers!!!

PHX31 · #30 Posted **Sep 17, 2007, 4:27 PM**

Cool... because I believe the rendering will change. What exactly is LGO?

gymratmanaz · #31 Posted **Sep 17, 2007, 4:33 PM**

La Grande Orange....coffee and food place on 40th ST and Campbell. Best place in town!!!!

loftlovr · #32 Posted **Sep 17, 2007, 5:56 PM**

LGO and Postino... best places in town agreed!
Now- back to CPE.....

andrewkfromaz · #33 Posted **Sep 17, 2007, 11:19 PM**

LGO sidenote: why can't Arcadia get on-street parking? That place never has enough parking! Plus, it would look so much more like Pasadena with on-street parking...
I went to the Arlecchino Gelataria next door (to LGO) a few weeks ago, awesome awesome gelato. Way better than anything I've ever experienced before.

HX_Guy · #34 Posted **Sep 19, 2007, 8:41 PM**

Looks like they are going nuts with the permits today...good news for Central Park East, it seems that ground breaking is imminent.

Permit Description CONCRETE PERMIT FOR CENTRAL PARK
Project 06-1166 CENTRAL PARK EAST
Description/Scope of Work: CONCRETE IN RIGHT OF WAY
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Concrete Improvements per Approved Plan.

Permit Description DRAINAGE FACILITY PERMIT FOR CENTRAL PK
Project 06-1166 CENTRAL PARK EAST
Description/Scope of Work: DRAINAGE FACILITY
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Drainage Facility Improvements per Approved Plan.

Permit# CPA-T457121 Issue Date Expires 9/18/09
Permit Description PAVING PERMIT FOR CENTRAL PARK
Project 06-1166 CENTRAL PARK EAST
Description/Scope of Work: PAVING IN RIGHT OF WAY
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Paving Improvements per Approved Plan.

Permit# WSHM-07029559 Issue Date 9/19/07 Expires 9/18/08
Permit Description DR#25822 - S/W/C OF 1ST ST & POLK ST
Description/Scope of Work: WATER SERVICES HYDRANT METER

Azndragon837 · #35 Posted **Sep 20, 2007, 6:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by andrewkfromaz

LGO sidenote: why can't Arcadia get on-street parking? That place never has enough parking! Plus, it would look so much more like Pasadena with on-street parking...
I went to the Arlecchino Gelataria next door (to LGO) a few weeks ago, awesome awesome gelato. Way better than anything I've ever experienced before.

Better gelato than the Gelato Spot? I am always looking for the best gelato!

-Andrew

sundevilgrad · #36 Posted **Sep 20, 2007, 2:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by HX_Guy

Looks like they are going nuts with the permits today...good news for Central Park East, it seems that ground breaking is imminent.

Permit Description CONCRETE PERMIT FOR CENTRAL PARK
Project 06-1166 CENTRAL PARK EAST
Description/Scope of Work: CONCRETE IN RIGHT OF WAY
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Concrete Improvements per Approved Plan.

Permit Description DRAINAGE FACILITY PERMIT FOR CENTRAL PK
Project 06-1166 CENTRAL PARK EAST
Description/Scope of Work: DRAINAGE FACILITY
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Drainage Facility Improvements per Approved Plan.

Permit# CPA-T457121 Issue Date Expires 9/18/09
Permit Description PAVING PERMIT FOR CENTRAL PARK
Project 06-1166 CENTRAL PARK EAST
Description/Scope of Work: PAVING IN RIGHT OF WAY
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Paving Improvements per Approved Plan.

Permit# WSHM-07029559 Issue Date 9/19/07 Expires 9/18/08
Permit Description DR#25822 - S/W/C OF 1ST ST & POLK ST
Description/Scope of Work: WATER SERVICES HYDRANT METER

I don't know what those permits are for, but they sound pretty serious. Nice.

andrewkfromaz · #37 Posted **Sep 20, 2007, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Azndragon837

Better gelato than the Gelato Spot? I am always looking for the best gelato!

-Andrew

Don't walk, run there. It's an epiphany of flavor. A riot in your mouth. Think rave, then think spoonful.

gymratmanaz · #38 Posted **Sep 20, 2007, 8:20 PM**

Look what I started by meantioning LGO....I better get a kickback.

So any word on ground breaking? I am going by it before going to Phoenix Theatre tonight.

ljbuild · #39 Posted **Sep 21, 2007, 4:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by HX_Guy

He's referring to this old rendering:

That was the original rendering when the Walter Cronkite School was supposed to go into the building as well, but those plans were scrapped and the school is being built on it's own lot.

I did read that there are is a future residential tower phase planned for the current project, and they are building on just 1/2 the block, so it's definitely a possibility...but I'm sure that is way way off, if ever.

Yes that was the rendering that I was talking about. But if what is said is true about that rendering being scrapped by the "supposedly current rendering" ,
oh well I guess we just accept what we can get.
However, The current rendering of CPE is actually sharp even though it is only
"supposedly 26 stories."

HX_Guy · #40 Posted **Sep 21, 2007, 11:55 PM**

The site was disappointedly dead today, no workers on-site, no trucks, no equipment at all aside from the two construction trailers and the port-a-potties.

There is a new sign up for Holder Construction, which seems to be the general contractor. They built the US Airways HQ in Tempe.