tempe lofts: I Recall... Mill Ave in Fall... - 06/13/09 08:39 AM
Many of the more astute Mill Avenue dwellers have noticed a tree planting frenzy occurring on our beloved “Main Street” in Downtown Tempe.
Over the years, some of the great Ficus trees that shade Mill Avenue have succumb to our Summer Monsoons, vandalism, insects, or the crazy micro-burst thunderstorm last year that clocked winds up to 100 miles an hour!  The new trees are replacing the large holes and stumps where the previous Ficus once stood.  While that may be obvious, what is not so obvious is that the new trees planted will drastically change the look of Mill Avenue come … (1 comments)

tempe lofts: MoJo Yogurt Gives Away Free Yogurt - 02/18/09 06:10 PM

On Friday, February 20th between 1pm and 8pm be sure to swing by the new MoJo Yogurt in downtown Tempe (on Mill Avenue and 3rd Street) for FREE yogurt!  You’ll get to enjoy some of the best “good-for-you” yogurt around in a truly hip and modern space.  Go to MoJo Yogurt’s website for more.
 
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tempe lofts: Hayden Ferry Lakeside - $200,000 Below Developer Pricing! WOW! - 11/04/08 06:40 AM
$200,000 below developer pricing!  Are you kidding?Very aggressively priced... try to find a better bargain at Bridgeview at Hayden Ferry Lakeside... it would be hard to find a better deal available at Bridgeview!Beautiful, new, first class development. With it's 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus laundry room-it has everything a city resident could want... and then some! Too many upgrades to list, but includes stainless steel appliances and storage space in garage. Also includes a 111 sf of balcony space with spectacular views of Tempe Town Lake. Sit back & enjoy the sailboats skim across the lake or walk to Mill Avenue's … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: 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.
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tempe lofts: Orchidhouse Lofts For Rent and For Sale - 08/17/08 06:57 PM
FEATURED PROPERTY FOR RENT AND FOR SALE: The Lofts at Orchidhouse Live/Work Property Live & Work at the Orchidhouse Lofts 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom and various units available, 11ft Ceilings, loft style exposed ductwork, concrete ceilings, wood floors.  Fantastic urban location in the heart of downtown Tempe close to shopping, restaurants, walk to ASU, Tempe Town Lake and everything else downtown Tempe has to offer! Units currently available for rent for $1,650 through $1,995 per month and units for sale from $355,000 to $479,000.  Call or email for more information. Urban Realty & Development, provides full service real estate sales, consulting … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: Centerpoint Condominiums Responds With Press Release - 08/04/08 07:53 AM
Here is a press release dated August 1st from Avenue Communities regarding Centerpoint Condominiums
All Projects Not Affected Equally  Centerpoint Condominiums in Tempe to Secure New Financing, Settlement Outside of Mortgages, Ltd. Restructuring  Centerpoint Models to Open Mid-September; Media Invited for Sneak Preview of Centerpoint’s Models and Penthouses with Developers on August 20   TEMPE, ARIZONA.  August 1, 2008.  Recent media reports have frequently grouped together various development projects financed by Mortgages, Ltd., creating the perception that all have been affected equally.  They have not.    Centerpoint’s first tower at 22-stories is nearly complete, and construction work continues on the 30-story tower.  Of … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: Lofts at Orchidhouse Live Work Condo For Sale in Downtown Tempe - 06/26/08 06:08 PM
Lofts at Orchidhouse: New to market!
Check out this new loft available for sale at the Lofts at Orchidhouse:

 

 

CLICK HERE FOR MANY MORE PHOTOS & MORE INFO: ORCHIDHOUSE LOFT TEMPE CONDO
Live in the heart of Downtown Tempe in this beautiful, 5th Floor loft at the Orchidhouse.  Stunning 11 foot ceilings, large, operable windows, beautiful Northern views, and warm wood flooring makes this loft an amazing place for anyone to call home.  Zoned "live/work" for those entrepreneurs looking for a hip and modern space.  Although the loft is currently a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom it … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: Chipotle Coming To Downtown Tempe on Mill Avenue - 06/08/08 07:18 AM
CHIPOTLE COMING TO MILL AVENUEJune 2, 2008Chipotle, the slick, quick organic mexican food joint that has been sweeping the nation for the last few years is finally coming to Mill Avenue.  Located at the corner of 11th Street and Mill Avenue, it won't exactly be in the heart of the downtown, but that is ok.  It is still "walkable" from most downtown residences and it will have ample parking for those who don't want to walk.  (For Tempe residents, the new Chipotle space used to be the Brueggers Bagels.)  This is another fantastic restaurant addition for the Mill Avenue District and … (1 comments)

tempe lofts: Orchidhouse Lofts For Rent - 05/25/08 06:01 PM
FEATURED PROPERTY FOR RENT: The Lofts at Orchidhouse Live/Work Property  Live & Work at this Lofts at Orchidhouse 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom, 1,229 s.f., 11ft Ceilings, loft style exposed ductwork, concrete ceilings. Fantastic urban location in the heart of downtown Tempe close to shopping, restaurants, walk to ASU, Tempe Town Lake and everything else downtown Tempe has to offer! Offered at $1,995 per month. Call or email for more information. Urban Realty & Development, provides full service real estate sales, leasing, consulting and developer services to those who, like us, are looking for their very own home in the modern world. Whether … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: Downtown Tempe Goes to "7th Heaven"! - 05/14/08 11:58 AM
May 14, 2008Coming this Fall, downtown Tempe condo residents will be in "7th Heaven"- literally.  That is, once the new "7th Heaven" Deli, breakfast, and Eatery opens it's doors on Mill Avenue.  Not only will we have a great sandwich spot on Mill Avenue, but we will also have a place for breakfast once again. This is really good news for the "waffles for dinner" types too, since they serve breakfast all day!
7th Heaven Eatery Coming Soon Banner on Mill AvenueWould you like to live or work in Downtown Tempe?  Call an Urban Real Estate Broker who actually lives & … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: DOWNTOWN TEMPE CONVENIENCE STORE - ALLEY CONVERSIONS COMING SOON! - 05/12/08 10:47 AM
May 12, 2008The City of Tempe consistently exhibits why their downtown is the best urban living location in the Valley of the Sun.  By simply manipulating an alley way behind the downtown Post Office, they have created additional retail space which will soon become a boutique convenience store.  The space, which up until recently was just the "back end" of the post office, will now be "re-used" into another great service business for downtown Tempe condo residents.  Look for more "alley conversions" in downtown Tempe as land becomes more and more scarce and adaptive re-uses are a success.
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tempe lofts: ALOFT STARTS CONSTRUCTION IN DOWNTOWN TEMPE - 05/08/08 07:11 AM
ALOFT STARTS CONSTRUCTION IN DOWNTOWN TEMPEThe hip, younger brother to the Starwood W Hotel brand is starting to evolve on the northshore of Tempe Town Lake in downtown Tempe. For those not aware of the "aloft" hotel concept, this blurb was taken directly from a Starwood press release, "Infused with the DNA of W Hotels, aloft is a new destination sensation featuring loft-inspired design, accessible technology and a stylish urban attitude. Starwood anticipates the first aloft hotels to open in 2008, with 500 properties worldwide expected by 2012."Planned for completion in April/May of 2009, we are sure this hotel lobby, lounge … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: CVS PHARMACY A BOON FOR MILL AVENUE DOWNTOWN TEMPE CONDO RESIDENTS - 05/06/08 10:14 AM
May 6, 2008As a downtown Tempe resident, I can't help but be excited about the new CVS Pharmacy currently under construction at the corner of University & Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe.  Every day I see the property I smile at the thought of walking to the corner for the little things that don't require a full blown trip to the grocery store.  I smile because I know what a convenience it will be for me to walk just a couple short blocks down Mill Avenue for whatever my wife may need that particular day.  I smile because downtown Tempe is … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: M7 CONDOS - TEMPE DEVELOPMENT WITH MARRIOTT IN WORKS - 03/28/08 07:32 AM
The East Valley Tribune reported on Thursday that the Marriott Hotel will anchor the new "M7" Tempe development located at the South East corner of 7th Street & Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe.  The big news is, when complete, the conference center will become the largest in Tempe!  The 52,000 square foot conference center, which would have the ability to manage very large groups, will complement the 1.2 million square foot development which will include the Marriott Hotel and two condominium towers that will be built at a later date.  Stay tuned for more information on the forthcoming M7 Condominium development!Would … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: Tempe Named Arizona's Most Walkable City - 03/13/08 08:05 AM
March 12, 2008Leeann SkodaThe Arizona RepublicTempe has been named the "Best Walking City" in Arizona, and among the top 100 in the nation.Health publication Prevention Magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association surveyed major cities across the U.S. to find the "Best Walking Cities." Tempe was ranked 66 among the Top 100 Walking Cities in the country; Yuma and Glendale also earned a spot on that list.Cities were judged based on criteria that included crime rates, pollution, number of parks and the number of people who walk to work and for exercise.Among the cities surveyed, Tempe boasted the most people who … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: La Bocca Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Update! - 02/27/08 12:12 PM
Downtown Tempe residents get ready for great pizza & great wine!  "La Bocca Urban Pizzeria & Wine Bar", located in the Brickyard on Mill at 7th Street & Mill Avenue, is set to open it's doors on March 10th, 2008.  The pizzeria is slightly delayed, but it will be well worth the wait!  Serving fresh Bruschetta, pizzas, sandwiches, and of course wine, La Bocca will offer an upscale, lounge style experience that invites it's guests to "stay a while"!  Sofas and lounge chairs will grace the interior as well as the patio that sits on Mill Avenue.If you have any interest … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: Lumina Tempe - Why is Amare Moving to Lumina? - 02/19/08 09:53 AM
Constellation is very excited to announce that Phoenix Sun’s All-Star power forward Amare Stoudemire will officially be calling Lumina Tempe home upon completion in early 2010.After months of searching for the perfect urban residence in the Phoenix Valley, Mr. Stoudemire felt that Lumina Tempe distinguished itself from the competition by focusing on servicing residents’ daily needs versus providing just a ‘place to live’ with the standard residential amenities.“Since I'm always on the road, I was looking for a place that was more than an apartment but also offered things like, home-cooked meals, laundry service," says Stoudemire. "Lumina Tempe has those things … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: Centerpoint Condominiums - Update - Topping-Off Party! - 02/07/08 05:55 AM
Avenue Communities celebrated the "Topping-Off" of their second tower on February 6, 2008.  It was a "first look" for myself and many others of the outstanding views from the new 30 story building.  Chef Michael prepared lite fare while developer Ken Losch gave a toast to commemorate the event. The Centerpoint development includes a 1st floor retail level which will be known as "Aroma".  Aroma will be the ultimate urban kitchen and will include fresh meats, artisan breads, wine bar, coffee bar, a gellatoria and more.  Along side Aroma will be Chef Michael's urban bistro called Trattoria M.  With large open … (0 comments)

tempe lofts: Bridgeview at Hayden Ferry Lakeside - Grand Opening Update! - 01/30/08 06:22 AM
An amazing event was held last night (Jan. 29, 2008) at Bridgeview at Hayden Ferry Lakeside!  It was a "first look" for the new Bridgeview building, which is truly destined to become one of the premier locations in downtown Tempe.  As you can see from the pictures, the property includes some amazing amenities including a theater room, state of the art gym, sauna and steam room, billards room, and a lounge with gourmet kitchen.  Add all this to an amazing location on the Tempe Town Lake and this is a seriously stunning building...
Bridgeview at Hayden Ferry Lakeside 
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tempe lofts: 100 MILL AVENUE - UPDATE - UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL! - 12/16/07 06:37 AM
The development at the corner of Mill Avenue & Rio Salado Parkway was unanimously approved by the Tempe City Council on Thursday, January 10th. 2008!
Here is a new rendering of the development planned for 100 Mill Avenue - also known as the Monti's La Casa Vieja site.

 
The new 100 Mill Avenue development will include office, retail, residential and is just one of the many reasons to make downtown Tempe the place you Live/Work and Play! Would you like more information on this amazing area? Call an Urban Real Estate Broker who actually lives & works in Downtown Tempe!Contact us … (0 comments)

 

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