Block 23 - Page 8

LocoPhoenician · #**141** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 1:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by soled

I don't think you are listening to what other posters are telling you.

I comprehend and never said it's a dead project I'm just saying there has been zero activity on the site which is truth.

Obadno · #**142** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 3:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by LocoPhoenician

You are commenting like there is an active archeological dig going on. Hell that finished up months ago it's just a fenced off dead site since the groundbreaking.

Think of how long it takes for you to sit in a car dealership and lease a new Volvo for 12 months.

How long does that take? like?? 4 hours right? Okay, now think about all the stuff that needs to be done before they can even begin construction. They need to make all of the plans for the entire building to a meticulous degree, where do the pipes go? Where do the wires go? What types of materials are they using, Where are they buying them from? when are they available? How much do they cost to ship? How Long do they take to ship? How long does it take to make to spec pieces? What about all the guys that work there? Pay? Interviews? Finalizing contracts with dozens of contractors and hundreds of sub contractors? And don't forget the finance and insurance guys always bugging you to do this or that or add this safety feature or go with certain designs, which starts the whole process over again.

And all of that has to be planned and ready to go over a 2 year timeline to minimize interruption in work and keep your budget under control.

And that is just scratching the surface. I think you really fail to comprehend how much work goes into things.

dtnphx · #**143** Posted **Jul 27, 2017, 3:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by LocoPhoenician

You are commenting like there is an active archeological dig going on. Hell that finished up months ago it's just a fenced off dead site since the groundbreaking.

Glad you're up on the timeline of the dig. I didn't say it was continuing just inferring that it is part of the actual timeline leading to a longer start to construction. Relax.

LocoPhoenician · #**144** Posted **Aug 8, 2017, 5:20 PM**

Hopefully they will be starting soon. The parking is blocked off and there were some trucks on site yesterday. No dirt moving but could be the start.

Obadno · #**145** Posted **Aug 8, 2017, 6:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by LocoPhoenician

Hopefully they will be starting soon. The parking is blocked off and there were some trucks on site yesterday. No dirt moving but could be the start.

article on Az big media today talking about high rise rents downtown, Block 23 is said to have the highest lease rates in the city with $38+ per square foot.

crwhiteinaz · #**146** Posted **Aug 8, 2017, 6:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

article on Az big media today talking about high rise rents downtown, Block 23 is said to have the highest lease rates in the city with $38+ per square foot.

Mind posting the link to the article? I went to azbigmedia.com but was unable to find it.

crwhiteinaz · #**147** Posted **Aug 8, 2017, 6:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

article on Az big media today talking about high rise rents downtown, Block 23 is said to have the highest lease rates in the city with $38+ per square foot.

Mind posting the link to the article? I went to azbigmedia.com but was unable to find it.

UPDATE: Here is the link

http://azbigmedia.com/azre-magazine/...wn-offices-jll

CrestedSaguaro · #**148** Posted **Aug 8, 2017, 8:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by LocoPhoenician

Hopefully they will be starting soon. The parking is blocked off and there were some trucks on site yesterday. No dirt moving but could be the start.

Went by during lunch today. No action to report.

LocoPhoenician · #**149** Posted **Aug 8, 2017, 9:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

Went by during lunch today. No action to report.

Nope nothing today thought it was interesting the parking lot was closed off.

dbacks1998 · #**150** Posted **Sep 1, 2017, 11:34 PM**

Here are some new renderings of block 23.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/133710...7680749265171/

nickw252 · #**151** Posted **Sep 2, 2017, 2:33 AM**

It's not going to add much to the skyline but will add a lot of density. I like these renderings much better than the ones on page 1. Love the amenity deck.

Obadno · #**152** Posted **Sep 3, 2017, 6:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by nickw252

It's not going to add much to the skyline but will add a lot of density. I like these renderings much better than the ones on page 1. Love the amenity deck.

I really wish they would double to office portion, I think the demand is there. Also the BofA is something like 22 floors and our apartments are supposed to be 17 or 18 floors so I think the BofA tower is not as tall as it looks in the rendering.

JimInCal · #**153** Posted **Sep 3, 2017, 9:18 PM**

Per Emporis the Bank of America Tower at Collier Center is 24 floors, 110 meters (360ft 10.71in)

FN2187 · #**154** Posted **Sep 5, 2017, 9:34 PM**

Activity in and around block 23 today! ��

LocoPhoenician · #**155** Posted **Sep 6, 2017, 5:02 PM**

They started they are drilling fencing on 2nd street and Washington and Jefferson have barricades.

Obadno · #**156** Posted **Sep 6, 2017, 6:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by LocoPhoenician

They started they are drilling fencing on 2nd street and Washington and Jefferson have barricades.

Ill swing by on my way home try to grab some shots off my crappy phone!

LocoPhoenician · #**157** Posted **Sep 6, 2017, 6:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

Ill swing by on my way home try to grab some shots off my crappy phone!

Got one of them putting up the fencing on 2nd st

CrestedSaguaro · #**158** Posted **Sep 6, 2017, 8:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by dbacks1998

Here are some new renderings of block 23.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/133710...7680749265171/

So, I take it the 400' tower crane FAA app was for what...fun? Obviously, nothing more than a 250' crane will be needed for Block 23. What a bummer. Was hoping for a surprise

At least construction looks imminent.

ASU Diablo · #**159** Posted **Sep 6, 2017, 9:54 PM**

A couple more pics I took while I ducked away from work!

phoenixwillrise · #**160** Posted **Sep 6, 2017, 10:00 PM**

Any of you sidewalk superintendents know what is happening with the 60 year old former J.C. Penny UNDERGROUND parking lot on this property. Are they going to excavate it out of there, blast it out of there or shore it up and retain it?