Phoenix CityScape Thread - Page 362

gymratmanaz · #**7221** Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 12:54 AM**

YUP. I saw it with my own eyes. Next to the crane is the next extension segment. WHAT DO I WIN? I recall a prize for whoever can confirm the apartments.

plinko · #**7222** Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 4:54 AM**

^Maybe it's the first piece of another crane to dismantle the one that's already there! hehe

phxSUNSfan · #**7223** Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 5:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by plinko

^Maybe it's the first piece of another crane to dismantle the one that's already there! hehe

LMAO! Wouldn't that be some shit...I was just down there as well and I saw the extension. Wonder how long until we see the concrete being poured for more floor plates?

nickw252 · #**7224** Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 5:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by phxSUNSfan

LMAO! Wouldn't that be some shit...I was just down there as well and I saw the extension. Wonder how long until we see the concrete being poured for more floor plates?

C'mon, no pictures?

FWIW, I was curious as to how a crane would be raised, here is the answer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx5Qt7_ECEE

HX_Guy · #**7225** Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 6:40 AM**

There is still no permit to build anything do not quite sure why they are planning to raise the crane, maybe they are anticipating the permit to be issued very soon. The review o the permit shows it was sent back to RED for corrections.

PHXflyer · #**7226** Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 6:43 PM**

The extension is there and they installed the hydraulic lift used to insert the extension onto the crane this past Sunday

PHX31 · #**7227** Posted: **Jul 4, 2012, 7:04 PM**

Huh, weird. Walked right by it twice last night and didn't notice.

nickw252 · #**7228** Posted: **Jul 5, 2012, 3:16 AM**

They're going to need more than just that section to add 14 more floors

Hydraulic Lift:

nickw252 · #**7229** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 3:18 PM**

From my office window it looks like the crane extension was put in. Anyone know for sure? Here is a zoomed in picture using my camera phone through a dirty window looking into the sun. The quality is awesome.

phxSUNSfan · #**7230** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 4:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by nickw252

From my office window it looks like the crane extension was put in. Anyone know for sure? Here is a zoomed in picture using my camera phone through a dirty window looking into the sun. The quality is awesome.

Yes the extension was put in; at least I am assuming so because the extension is no longer sitting on the ground beside the tower crane...not at 8am this morning. I didn't see it going up, but the crane is higher now than before. Hope they get started on the apartments soon.

gymratmanaz · #**7231** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 4:29 PM**

I will be heading DT later. I will check around.

HX_Guy · #**7232** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 5:48 PM**

They only needed to lift up the crane by one section? That's a bit odd, but maybe that's all they need.

HX_Guy · #**7233** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 6:06 PM**

BTW there is still not "build" permit issued for the apartments, it's still in review, which is freaking crazy seeing how it was applied for 5 months ago tomorrow.

phxSUNSfan · #**7234** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 8:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by HX_Guy

They only needed to lift up the crane by one section? That's a bit odd, but maybe that's all they need.

No, they will add more sections. The piece they added is just part of the hydraulic lift section.

phoenixwillrise · #**7235** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 8:43 PM**

All I have to say on this is. Would you really spend money on staying in a hotel where they are clanging and welding and moving I Beams up above you? I know I sure as hell wouldn't. Why put up with that kind of noise and risk when you don't have to?

phxSUNSfan · #**7236** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 11:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by phoenixwillrise

All I have to say on this is. Would you really spend money on staying in a hotel where they are clanging and welding and moving I Beams up above you? I know I sure as hell wouldn't. Why put up with that kind of noise and risk when you don't have to?

I was thinking the same thing but the building isn't steel construction. They are using concrete which means they aren't lifting many, if any, I beams over people below. Concrete construction cuts down on the clanking and welding associated with steel-frame construction. As for the noise, I am sure they will halt work in the evening allowing people to sleep; furthermore, I bet the hotel won't use the rooms on the highest level unless they are near full occupancy.

gymratmanaz · #**7237** Posted: **Aug 3, 2012, 11:47 PM**

Jo A Bank looking good inside and with three nice signs outside.

The Lucky Strike club looks awesome. Gonna be a cool place to go to! I wonder what opening date they have set?

HooverDam · #**7238** Posted: **Aug 3, 2012, 11:48 PM**

A thought (maybe we've discussed this before?):

Would it be a good idea for RED/the City to add street lights to the pedestrian bridge over Central? I was driving north on Central Ave today and the light at Washington changed and it seemed to throw off some of the drivers, because the ped bridge blocked the view of the upcoming lights.

I guess its not a huge issue, since traffic there is usually going slowly, but its a thought.

HX_Guy · #**7239** Posted: **Aug 4, 2012, 12:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by gymratmanaz

Jo A Bank looking good inside and with three nice signs outside.

The Lucky Strike club looks awesome. Gonna be a cool place to go to! I wonder what opening date they have set?

I have to say I'm surprised yet went with the expansion. I am a big fan of Lucky Strike but having gone there just recently, the place has really died off. I pared to what it used to be and has really gone down in class. They used to have a dress code, which I thought was good, but now it seems anyone can stroll right in. There were people in what looked like gym shirts and just regular plain white shirts. Place was practically empty and few people that were there didn't make the plac that inviting to stay, it's really a shame.

nickw252 · #**7240** Posted: **Aug 9, 2012, 3:32 AM**

Jos. A Bank is looking close to being done. The displays are up and it's full of clothes.