General Phoenix Metro Discussion Thread - Page 47

muertecaza · #**921** Posted **Jul 16, 2018, 9:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by airomero83

Saw that earlier, great news! Another round of back-to-back mega events w/ the Super Bowl in 2023 and now the Final Four. Can't wait!

Too bad we didn't put our hat in the ring for World Cup 2026, could have been a really cool run of events.

CrestedSaguaro · #**922** Posted **Jul 16, 2018, 9:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by muertecaza

Too bad we didn't put our hat in the ring for World Cup 2026, could have been a really cool run of events.

Yea, that one I didn't understand. Phoenix actually could have made a decent bid for the World Cup and it would have boded well for the push to get an MLS team.

Obadno · #**923** Posted **Jul 16, 2018, 10:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

Yea, that one I didn't understand. Phoenix actually could have made a decent bid for the World Cup and it would have boded well for the push to get an MLS team.

I’ve heared some serious horror stories avou FIFA and the way the operate, we aren’t the only major city to opt out of the World Cup

azliam · #**924** Posted **Jul 16, 2018, 10:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

I’ve heared some serious horror stories avou FIFA and the way the operate, we aren’t the only major city to opt out of the World Cup

Yes...

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Phoenix, Chicago, Minneapolis and Vancouver opted not to be part of the bid citing concerns about inking a contract so far out with FIFA, soccer’s world governing body.

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/...en-t-part.html

TakeFive · #**925** Posted **Jul 19, 2018, 9:21 PM**

Just curious...

Since I don't follow all the various threads closely, has there been any recent development(s) is the 'warehouse district'. I recall some good activity a couple of years ago and some multi-family proposals. Anything ever come of those?

Obadno · #**926** Posted **Jul 19, 2018, 9:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by TakeFive

Just curious...

Since I don't follow all the various threads closely, has there been any recent development(s) is the 'warehouse district'. I recall some good activity a couple of years ago and some multi-family proposals. Anything ever come of those?

The warehouse district is a big flop, sure some companies are moving in but its not cool, the city pushes it heavy when all the good downtown growth is happening to the north organically

Plus I think the warehouse district is creating a deadzone south of Downtown.

combusean · #**927** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 1:40 AM**

FIFA has had enough issues with corruption around 2018 and 2022.

Not doing business with them is smart business.

N830MH · #**928** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 2:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

Phoenix gets the 2024 Final Four bid!

Again? How many times Final Four Games went to Phoenix?

Obadno · #**929** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 2:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by N830MH

Again? How many times Final Four Games went to Phoenix?

Like once every 5-7 years

Tempe_Duck · #**930** Posted **Jul 22, 2018, 3:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by N830MH

Again? How many times Final Four Games went to Phoenix?

Are you mad the valley is getting big sport events regularly?

ASU Diablo · #**931** Posted **Jul 24, 2018, 9:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by TakeFive

Just curious...

Since I don't follow all the various threads closely, has there been any recent development(s) is the 'warehouse district'. I recall some good activity a couple of years ago and some multi-family proposals. Anything ever come of those?

The Ballpark Apartments proposal is somehow still alive and some demo work on the site happened earlier this year I believe. Not sure what will become of this...

There are 2 new projects re-purposing old buildings into office/commercial space, one being previous Cooperstown location, plus one new restaurant.

http://dtphx.org/2018/07/20/10-downt...ects-to-watch/

Lincoln Union (SWC of 5th St and Lincoln):

Link to new restaurant, the Larry:
http://dtphx.org/2018/06/01/new-rest...ouse-district/

Obadno · #**932** Posted **Jul 24, 2018, 9:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by airomero83

The Ballpark Apartments proposal is somehow still alive and some demo work on the site happened earlier this year I believe. Not sure what will become of this...

There are 2 new projects re-purposing old buildings into office/commercial space, one being previous Cooperstown location, plus one new restaurant.

http://dtphx.org/2018/07/20/10-downt...ects-to-watch/

Lincoln Union (SWC of 5th St and Lincoln):

Link to new restaurant, the Larry:
http://dtphx.org/2018/06/01/new-rest...ouse-district/

Wow that would be a huge improvement

biggus diggus · #**933** Posted **Jul 25, 2018, 6:23 PM**

Sad news for any of us who have been around Phoenix for a long time and have a sense of nostalgia about the place.

Local Favorite Downtown Chinese Restaurant Closing

Sing High Chop Suey House, the Chinese eatery that has been serving downtown Phoenix since Prohibition, will be closing on September 30, maybe for good.

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The building that houses the restaurant has been sold.

Fans of Sing High will see a silver lining here. The owner is hoping that the restaurant won't be closing for good, only relocating. Relocating to where, if anywhere, remains to be determined.

The restaurant has a labyrinthine menu that winds through many Chinese American staples, including chow mein, chop suey, pot stickers, and egg rolls. The restaurant has something of a Cantonese bent.

Not everybody was a fan of this eatery, as an old story of ours attests.

Obadno · #**934** Posted **Jul 25, 2018, 6:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by biggus diggus

Sad news for any of us who have been around Phoenix for a long time and have a sense of nostalgia about the place.

Local Favorite Downtown Chinese Restaurant Closing

Sing High Chop Suey House, the Chinese eatery that has been serving downtown Phoenix since Prohibition, will be closing on September 30, maybe for good.

IF YOU LIKE THIS STORY, CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTERS.
SHOW ME HOW
The building that houses the restaurant has been sold.

Fans of Sing High will see a silver lining here. The owner is hoping that the restaurant won't be closing for good, only relocating. Relocating to where, if anywhere, remains to be determined.

The restaurant has a labyrinthine menu that winds through many Chinese American staples, including chow mein, chop suey, pot stickers, and egg rolls. The restaurant has something of a Cantonese bent.

Not everybody was a fan of this eatery, as an old story of ours attests.

Any chance its been sold to a potential developer?

CrestedSaguaro · #**935** Posted **Jul 25, 2018, 7:22 PM**

Such a great list for Phoenix to be #1 on.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/well...=ientp#image=2

Obadno · #**936** Posted **Jul 25, 2018, 7:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

Such a great list for Phoenix to be #1 on.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/well...=ientp#image=2

This isn't really that surprising though.

Also total clickb8, its very unlikely an adult can die from a bark scorpion

CrestedSaguaro · #**937** Posted **Jul 25, 2018, 7:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

This isn't really that surprising though.

Also total clickb8, its very unlikely an adult can die from a bark scorpion

Yea, it is for sure. Just hate seeing this right on the front of MSN's homepage.

Obadno · #**938** Posted **Jul 25, 2018, 7:55 PM**

https://azbigmedia.com/phoenix-has-m...-construction/

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The more than 2.7 million square feet of office space now under construction in metro Phoenix is the most seen since 2015. But, according to the Q2 2018 Phoenix Office Insight report from the Phoenix office of JLL, it still may not be enough to meet an estimated 4.6 million square feet of demand that is in play by companies ranging from business and financial services to high-tech and healthcare.

“The healthy mix of industries active in Phoenix is a good sign for the market’s continued success,” said JLL Senior Vice President Brett Abramson. “Gone are the days where there are hubs of certain industries all locating in one submarket. What we’re seeing now is simply a heavy dose of demand, coming from varied industry interest in most submarkets.”

According to JLL, nearly 100 companies are now in the market – looking for 20,000 square feet or greater of Phoenix office product. Of those, 24 percent are business services companies, 21 percent are healthcare, 14 percent are high-tech and 10 percent are financial services.

Together, they represent 4.6 million square feet of demand. This is above and beyond the 2.7 million square feet of office space that is currently under construction – which itself is already 30 percent pre-leased.

If there is one geographical leader on the construction front, Abramson says it would be the Southeast Valley, which represents 77 percent of active office construction – 36 percent in Chandler, 29 percent in Tempe and 12 percent in South Tempe.

“An even better sign for Phoenix than the construction is the increase in our average size requirements,” said Abramson, noting that larger and larger companies are looking to relocate and expand in the Valley. “We have grown from an average requirement of 5,000 square feet to average requirements in the 10,000 to 20,000 square foot range in the core submarkets.”

According to JLL’s Q2 report, vacancy is still hovering near record lows and rents have increased 6 percent year to date.

To access JLL’s Q2 Phoenix Office Insight report or other local and national JLL research reports, visit the JLL Phoenix research page at www.jll.com/phoenix/en-us/research.

So when are we going to see some downtown office construction?

CrestedSaguaro · #**939** Posted **Jul 25, 2018, 8:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

https://azbigmedia.com/phoenix-has-m...-construction/

So when are we going to see some downtown office construction?

When Phoenix city leaders start getting more aggressive with attracting companies Downtown. Until then, they will keep flocking to the burbs. To be honest, it seems they are content with residential and startups for the time being.

ASUSunDevil · #**940** Posted **Jul 25, 2018, 10:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

When Phoenix city leaders start getting more aggressive with attracting companies Downtown. Until then, they will keep flocking to the burbs. To be honest, it seems they are content with residential and startups for the time being.

An iconic spec design at Central Station could change things...