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Originally Posted by skiesthelimit
You guys are shocked at Tempe changing so much after decades, imagine those of us who moved here in 2018. Just hit 4 years in the valley almost 3 in Tempe and even I have a hard time grasping the amount of change that has taken place. Every last one of those towers were built in the past 4 years. Insane. And that feeling is mutual for all of the valley, there’s construction everywhere. In the past year, I haven’t been able to recognize Scottsdale Road in South Scottsdale anymore because of its ongoing transformation at McDowell. Seriously exciting stuff all around. Tempe is definitely taking the cake for biggest transformation though, especially if Novus gets built out fully.
Also Chili’s is at Farmer & Ave but given that Hudson was just built and everything currently under construction in that row of lots up to Tempe Depot, I’m thinking another 2-3 years max before they’re forced to move again. They should just adapt their urban format in one of the new towers at this point. I also think that Pita Jungle/Wells Fargo combo on that corner will probably get redeveloped shortly after Hilo gets going. Unfortunately, I think Jack in the Box is there to stay for a while longer as they renovated in ~2019/2020 so there will be a gap between the two.
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I can’t help but chuckle at the occasional comment I hear from someone who says they’re bored living here, my reaction is how? I can’t even keep up with new places I’d like to see and try, not to mention the crazy amount of entertainment and sports options be it new casinos or performing art venues, I just learned at a recent coyotes game that we will soon have a PBR league team based out of Gil’s river arena.
The rooftop bar at the Westin in Tempe is my favorite known new gem but I’m sure I’m missing 10 others.