Loft & High-Rise News

Waterview revision ignites more issues-The Arizona Republic

Scottsdale planners have raised a long list of objections to the revised plans for Waterview at Scottsdale. The $600 million development would include a hotel and 200 luxury condos northeast of Camelback and Scottsdale roads.

Entertainment district infill development could transform core-Phoenix Business Journal

Is the curtain ready to rise or fall on the proposed Jackson Street Entertainment District in downtown Phoenix?

Fiesta site planning for Aloft luxury hotel: Condo, retail developer close to deal in Mesa-Trading Markets.com

A major condominium and retail development in the works for west Mesa's Fiesta District is evolving yet again with plans to add a luxury hotel.

Waterview plan still won’t float with planners-East Valley Tribune

Waterview at Scottsdale developers failed to impress city planners with a scaled-back hotel and condominium project proposal, which is still deemed too massive for the downtown neighborhood.

Downtown condo craze cooling off-The Arizona Republic

Some projects scaled back or turned into apartments

Luxury hotel added to Fiesta Mall-area condo project-The Arizona Republic

A slice of Scottsdale is coming to Mesa's Fiesta District, with a landmark condominium project now joined by a luxury hotel.

Fez Restaurant And Others Threatened by Light Rail Construction

The Arizona Republic wrote an article recently about the plight of Fez Restaurant as it struggles to remain successful with the dramatic drop in business associated resulting from the construction of the Phoenix Light Rail line.

More official support for Monti's development-The Arizona Republic

Tempe's Development Review Commission waved through the Monti's La Casa Vieja high rises during a marathon meeting Tuesday night, leaving the City Council as the last remaining hurdle for the controversial project.

Monti’s owner scraps plan for towers-East Valley Tribune

The owner of Monti’s La Casa Vieja has scrapped plans to build a 300-foot-tall tower directly above the historic adobe restaurant after a barrage of criticism from preservationists.

Apache Blvd. grows from seedy to chic-East Valley Tribune

Apache Boulevard had long been overlooked by anybody who had money — unless they had a few bucks for drugs or a hooker. Now, the rundown buildings and weed-filled lots along Apache are some of Tempe’s hottest real estate.

Update on CityScape in Downtown Phoenix

Not a lot of new news but we do know that CityScape appears to be moving forward in downtown Phoenix.

Update: W Hotel and Loft Condos in Scottsdale

Construction of the W Scottsdale Hotel with it's eleven luxury loft condos is chugging along.

Summit at Copper Square, Phoenix High Rise Condo

The Phoenix high rise, Summit at Copper Square begins delivery of high rise condos next week.

Two More High Rise Condo Towers Proposed for Phoenix

Two groups, one a partnership between two Israeli firms, BSR and Africa Israel, and the other SW Development Group have proposed two different high rise condo buildings for the intersection of Central and McDowell.

Phoenix Mayor Wants ASU Law School Downtown

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordan has suggested that the ASU Law School relocate to Downtown Phoenix.

High-rise condo projects proposed for busy downtown intersection-The Arizona Republic

The heavily traveled intersection at Central Avenue and McDowell Road, just north of downtown, is the latest Phoenix corner to be targeted for high-rise condominiums.

Hotel a plum for Glendale-The Arizona Republic

Glendale's constantly changing development core on its western edge near Loop 101 just got immensely better.

High-rise condo developers say projects can't miss-The Arizona Republic

The developers who plan to build a pair of high-rise projects near Central Avenue and McDowell Road say several factors will help their projects overcome the dim housing market.

CityScape backers' persistence pays off-The Arizona Republic

It is both ironic and interesting that the original town site of Phoenix, the parcel surrounding Central Avenue and Washington Street, home to the first commercial buildings in the city, is now the focus of a commercial rebirth downtown.

Club-district revamp proposed-The Arizona Republic

Developer plans $390 mil makeover in part of downtown Scottsdale entertainment area