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Optima Plans 500 New Condos in Downtown Scottsdale

December 21, 2009 – 1:34 pm

We reported previously that Optima Development had acquired the Orchid Tree apartment building at the south east corner of 68th Street and Camelback with the intention of razing it and building a mixed use condo development, presumably similar to Optima Biltmore Towers and/or Optima Camelview Village.
AzCentral.com just re-reported essentially the same thing with a few [...]

By Will Daly | Also posted in Scottsdale, What's New | Comments (6)

Additional Info on the Optima Purchase of Orchid Tree

July 30, 2009 – 11:36 am

My previous post on the topic stated the purchase price as being $15M.  The actual amount was closer to $16M.  Optima reportedly purchased the 278 unit apartment complex with the intent to tear it down and build upscale luxury condominiums on the 8.54 acre site.  I am very curious to know what the proposed time [...]

By Will Daly | Also posted in Scottsdale, What's New | Comments (7)

Group of Laveen Residents Battle a Crucial Zoning Issue

January 4, 2009 – 8:52 pm

What started as a normal resident opposition to denser or unwanted development has dramatically shifted and is now a highly crucial legal battle that could change the zoning power for the City Councils of Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson. Headed by Randy Jones, a resident of Laveen, is a group of Phoenix residents opposing a dense [...]

By Mitch | Also posted in Phoenix, Trouble, What's New | Comments (0)

CityScape Retooling

January 1, 2009 – 12:22 pm

Just as the Light Rail is opening, which whizzes by both sides of the Cityscape development in downtown Phoenix, comes some unfortunate, but not surprising news.  The three block complex was originally planned to consist of luxury condominiums and apartments, two boutique hotels, office and retail space.  The developers have announced the project is scaling [...]

By Mitch | Also posted in High Rise Condos, Light Rail, Phoenix, Tour, Uncategorized, What's New | Comments (0)

Solis Hotel moved to October 22 agenda

October 24, 2008 – 11:28 pm

The intersection of Scottsdale and Camelback roads is one of the hottest areas in the valley, especially now after the opening of the W Hotel & Residences. Another project, formerly called Waterview, is now planning to bring a five-star hotel to the region. The Solis Scottsdale Resort was on the Scottsdale Planning Commission [...]

By Mitch | Also posted in Scottsdale, What's New | Comments (1)

Scottsdale Condos Scrapped for Hotel

October 4, 2008 – 10:08 pm

Earlier we had written that a very high end condo community was scheduled to be built in the heart of the water front district in downtown Scottsdale. The site is located west of Scottsdale Road, south of Camelback Road, on the south bank of the canal just west of the pedestrian bridge.
Well, plans have [...]

By Will Daly | Also posted in Scottsdale | Comments (2)

CityNorth Now Renting Residential Units

October 1, 2008 – 10:26 pm

The much awaited project CityNorth, which is planning a “Hollywood Style” opening in November just announced a portion of the existing residential condominiums in Phase I will become rentals. Phase I includes several shops and restaurants, in addition to the 99 residential units.
The multi-billion dollar mixed-use development is nearing completion of its first phase [...]

By Mitch | Also posted in Market Update, Phoenix, Rentals | Comments (3)

Are some condo projects in Tempe surviving? Apparently So.

September 29, 2008 – 1:42 pm

While Centerpoint sits motionless, several smaller developments around Downtown Tempe are on normal pace. Three projects, all within a short walk to Mill Avenue are gradually changing the urban fabric of the city. Skyscrapers make city skylines look great and are efficient in squeezing people into small footprints, but for some, an urban [...]

By Mitch | Also posted in High Rise Condos, Tempe, What's New | Comments (0)

Canal Walk Townhomes Planned for Downtown Scottsdale

September 12, 2008 – 7:45 am

Twelve townhouses have been proposed to run along the canal in the heart of downtown Scottsdale at the southwest corner of Camelback and Scottsdale roads.
Named, SouthBridge Canal Walk, these residences will be four stories tall (one story below ground and three above overlooking the canal), ranging from 3,700 to 6,400 square feet with prices from [...]

By Will Daly | Also posted in Scottsdale, What's New | Comments (0)

New Parking Structure to Add 455 New Spots to Downtown Tempe

September 10, 2008 – 8:10 am

A new five story parking structure under construction at 5th Street and Forest Avenue in the popular Mill Avenue District of downtown Tempe will add 455 much needed parking spots to the areas 10,500 existing spots.
The structure will include 5,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 7,000 square feet of office [...]

By Will Daly | Also posted in Tempe, What's New | Comments (0)
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