high rise: Beginning this April- "Music On Mill" Avenue
- 03/26/09 11:39 AM
In an effort to help create a more vibrant Mill Avenue District, the Tempe community group has created a new street experience called “Music on Mill”. Beginning April 9th, 2009, the weekly event will be held every Thursday evening from 5pm to 9pm along Mill Avenue. According to published reports, the plan is to create:“a showcase of local musicians and performers. Music on Mill is a nod to Tempe's vibrant music history, and particularly Mill Avenue, where all of the bars were located that sprouted such bands as the Gin Blossoms, The Refreshments, Dead Hot Workshop and the Meat Puppets. … (0 comments)
high rise: Metro Light Rail Grand Opening- As Viewed Through a Camera-Phone
- 12/29/08 09:41 AM
We thought that Urban Realty’s first ride on the new light rail system this Saturday deserved to be filmed... even if only on a poor quality camera-phone! So, we filmed it, the video above was the result. ;-) Click the image above to see the movie. After so many years of talking about and dreaming about the light rail, it was amazing to finally take the first ride. We boarded at the main Tempe Transit Center and headed West past Mill Avenue, crossed over the bridge at Tempe Town Lake, flew past Sky Harbor Airport, and stopped at the center … (0 comments)
high rise: Metro Light Rail Ready to Open With a "Beep-Beep"
- 12/26/08 08:13 PM
After years of planning, millions of dollars spent, and much anticipation-- the 20 mile long “Metro” Light Rail Service begins today with celebratory grand opening parties all along the rail line. The main celebration will be at the Downtown Tempe Transportation Center at Veterans Way and College Avenue, but there will be parties at various train depots including those located in Mesa and Phoenix.Here is the calendar of events for the Tempe celebration:9:30 - 10 am: Grand Opening Ceremony10 am: Metro Free Rides begin 10 am - Noon: Chuck E Baby and the All Stars (pop/classic)Noon - 2 pm: Ringo … (0 comments)
high rise: Regions Bistro & Bar Coming to Mill Avenue & Six
- 12/22/08 11:35 AM
While we don’t know a whole lot about this new restaurant concept slated to open on the Southwest corner of 6th Street and Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe just yet, we do know that it will be called “Regions bistro & bar” and that it’s forthcoming web site will be at www.RegionsBistro.com. Currently, all one can do on their web site is apply for a job!The “Regions” concept looks like another innovative and unique restaurant coming to the Mill Avenue District. On the heels of the “La Bocca Urban Pizzeria & Wine Bar” opening, we are very hopeful that Regions … (1 comments)
high rise: Centerpoint Update: Construction Start in ’09?
- 11/21/08 05:35 AM
Centerpoint Condominiums is looking to receive the second and final installment of $2M of the $4.8M it was agreed to be paid in a hearing before the Mortgages Limited bankruptcy judge in December. The developer is also hopeful that a deal will finally be done allowing for a new lender to take a “first lien” position and provide Centerpoint with the estimated $70M still needed to complete the high profile project. If this happens, the developer believes that construction could begin again in January 2009 and buyers would be able to begin moving in as early as April 2009.For More:Arizona Republic … (0 comments)
high rise: UPDATE: CENTERPOINT RECEIVES SHORT TERM FUNDING
- 09/04/08 08:15 AM
The East Valley Tribune reported yesterday that the judge in the U.S. bankrupcy court has granted Avenue Communities partial payment of the 4.8M initial funding requested. The remaining portion will be reviewed for approval at a hearing scheduled for October 16th. This appears to be good news for the developer, Mortgages Ltd., and the City of Tempe since it theoretically places Centerpoint Condominiums back on track to complete construction of the $200M development. Read the entire EV Tribune Article Here
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high rise: UPDATE: Centerpoint Condominium Developer Interview
- 08/15/08 08:44 PM
UPDATE: On Thursday, August 14, 2008 the East Valley Tribune interviewed the developer of the Centerpoint Condominiums, Ken Losch. This provides the Tempe community with a good update on the current status of this key development in the heart of Downtown Tempe. CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH KEN LOSCH CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRIBUNE ARTICLE … (0 comments)
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