John Lupypciw, President of Continental Group, is frustrated by the interference and micromanagement by Scottsdale City Planners in respect to his $22 million development of the northwest corner of Miller Road and Osborn into one hundred condominiums.
The funny thing is that often times its the developer who fights for permission to build taller buildings but in this case its the city pushing for greater height. Not suprisingly, the taller buildings that Scottsdale wants would result in higher priced condominiums.
Hey, we at WeKnowUrban are all for cool, edgy, lofts and high rises but we also believe economic diversity adds to the viability and vibrancy of the urban landscape. Less expensive residents will allow a wider demographic to enjoy the area than would otherwise be possible with more expensive residences. (Note: when we say more affordable please know that Toscana is still expected to sell for $500 to 550 per square foot…hardly inexpensive).
There are plenty of high end condominiums in Scottsdale with Scottsdale Waterfront, Optima Camelview, W Hotel and Residences, Main Street Plaza, Safari Drive and others.
Scottsdale, let Toscana move forward for heaven’s sake.
