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And you thought Arizona’s desert was changing fast

Dubai makes us all feel like we’re standing still. A glimpse into an astonishing transformation in the desert.

Check out this video tour.

A little insight into what’s helping to fuel downtown Phoenix’s transformation

From the Arizona Republic, a summary of the build-out of the Phoenix’s Downtown Biotech Campus:

At build-out, the concept calls for nearly 6 million square feet of space, including mid- and high-rise research and education buildings. It even envisions possible changes to Arizona State University’s Mercado complex south of Van Buren Street. That area falls under city ownership in 2024.

Meanwhile, the state’s three public universities plan to ask the state Legislature for $470 million to build the next phase of the campus.

Now:
A. University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.

B. ABC1, a medical-research building used by ASU and UA.

C. Translational Genomics Research Institute.

What’s next:
D. Medical-education building.

E. Research building.

F. Parking and mixed-use building.

Down the road:
G. Multiple research buildings.

H. Hospital/outpatient.

I. Proposed changes to Mercado complex.

Phoenix tops second home destinations

Phoenix Business Journal, Cathy Luebke, New York magazine lists Phoenix among top second-home choices:

Phoenix is one of 11 cities touted as “Best Places to Live” in the current issue of Resident magazine.

“Phoenix residents enjoy low housing prices and fine weather,” the New York publication said in its review of top second-home locations.

The magazine also lists Santa Fe, N.M.; Boston; Atlanta; Louisville; Palm Beach, Fla.; Denver; San Juan, Puerto Rico; San Jose, Costa Rica; Minneapolis/St. Paul; and San Diego.

The magazine notes the ups and downs Phoenix area’s housing market, but says winter visitors continue to drive demand for luxury properties in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale and that bargains abound despite the rise in housing prices.

Maricopa is one of nation’s leading growth centers

From USA Today, this is an interactive chart (click the link for the interactive map) showing the population trends in the U.S. over the past six years ending 2006. No surprises here with Maricopa County one of the top growth centers in the nation, but like all things in life a picture is worth a thousand dry statistical words.

R11 loft townhomes now available in Garfield Historic near ASU

R11, the new urban loft townhomes located just east of 7th St on Roosevelt St., are getting the final touches and are now ready for move-in. Block construction, expansive windows, concrete floors and exposed surfaces help to define its modern appeal within this fast changing historic neighborhood. Offering great value including solid long-term investment potential with prices starting in the $250’s, R11 is within walking distance from ASU Downtown, the Biotech campus and the emerging Roosevelt Row area.

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44th Street & Camelback gets approval from Planning Commission

The redevelopment of Camelback and 44th St. takes a major step forward: Camelback, 44th projects get first approval

The intersection of 44th and Camelback could get a new look soon, as the Phoenix Planning Commission approved projects on three of the corners. The recommendations now go to the Phoenix City Council for final approval.

In a meeting that went late into the night, the commission:
• Unanimously approved a project on the southwest corner that wraps around the existing Londen Center. Commissioners and the public praised the company for working closely with neighbors.
• Approved with one dissent a retail and condo building on the southeast corner, with preservation of the Chase Bank building. Public opponents said the project would put up a wall between their neighborhoods and the intersection, agreeing with Commissioner Tom Awai.
• Approved on a 5-3 vote a large mixed-use project on the northwest corner. The project remains as planned except that proposed heights of 98 feet in the center were reduced to 70 feet to conform with the Londen building across the street.

44th & Camelback Zoning Proposal_Phoenix

City Views from Roosevelt 11

Why buy a unit in a high-rise condo to get great city views? Check-out the views from the third floor of Roosevelt 11 located at 9th Street and Roosevelt!

Phoenix Downtown Roosevelt 11 Diamondbacks Fireworks

Phoenix Downtown Roosevelt 11 City Views

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Phoenix Planning Commission to consider revised plan for SE Corner of 44th & Camelback

On October 10th, the Phoenix Planning Commission will consider the revised plan for the SE corner of 44th & Camelback. The applicant has altered its proposal from its original which included the demolition of the existing Chase Bank. The new proposal includes an Historic Preservation overlay of the bank building. Such an overlay would recognize the building as a historic structure and if, at anytime in the future, plans for removal of the bank come into play, the issuance of a demolition permit would be delayed for one year.

Read the City of Phoenix Staff Report for this project. Check back for the outcome.

The time to grab the remaining units at Summit at Copper Square is now!

Phoenix Summit at Copper Square Arizona condos lofts townhomes With the economy slowing down, some of those neat high-rises on the drawing boards may stay right in place until the future looks a little more stable. The Phoenix urban core is lucky not to have overbuilt in this last boom so prices should stabilize a lot faster (this is a case of “being slow out of the gate” working to Phoenix’s advantage). But if your looking to get in on Phoenix’s emerging high-rise living you have little to choose from downtown and it won’t last long (this ain’t no Miami!). Summit at Copper Square is nearing completion and is expected to soon sell out. Surrounded by some of the most dynamic commercial land use in the Valley including the Financial District, Chase Field, US Airways Center, CityScape, the Convention Center, and the proposed Jackson Street Entertainment District and the emerging renaissance of the Warehouse District, Summit at Copper Square offers spectacular views, reasonable pricing, and strong upward market pressures. It’s still not too late to get in on a new landmark in downtown Phoenix. Contact Us now or call 602-595-4454 for more information of Summit at Copper Square.