Tempe TownLake and Condos, condos, condos...

Driving East bound on the 202, you look over at the lake and realize, oh man, where are all these buildings coming from...and what exactly are they? Don't fret...here's the deal: two housing developments are proposed for near Tempe Town Lake near the new Tempe Center for the Arts. Town Lake Villas would contain eight multimillion-dollar single-family homes ranging from 4,600 to 5,800 square feet with underground parking with space for at least four vehicles, elevators to the homes second floors and rooftop gardens with Jacuzzis. Next door, plans for more condos and townhomes are being proposed by Zacher Homes, who wants to build four condominium towers that could reach 25 stories. Preliminary plans show the "Residences at the Arts Park" would be on the northwestern corner of Roosevelt and First Street. Per an article in the AZ Republic, it was stated that "city officials said they expect the Town Lake Villas homes could cost up to $2 million. The developers behind the Residences at the Arts Park units say the condos will cost about $400 per square foot to build".

Cheers...
Uzi Husain, REALTOR(R)
Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners
WEB: http://www.UziHusain.com
"Consider UZIng a Professional for your next Real Estate Transaction"

Buzz...

I thought I'd share the following newsworthy items:

• The Surprise City Council unanimously approved Westcor's plans to build a 3,000 acre mixed-use project that will include auto mall, shopping mall, residential development and a hospital. The project will be located on the Loop 303 between Greenway and Cacus; opening is expected in 2008.
• The City of Goodyear is reviewing plans for the Estrella Falls mall also scheduled to open in 2008. This will be similar to the Chandler Fashion Center.
• Population figures show the following growth: Goodyear: 559% increase to 41,225 since 1990 ; Surprise population has tripled since 2000 to 103,000; Buckeye has seen a 368% increase, Glendale a 60% increase, and Peoria a 171% increase.
• The Peoria Center for Performing Arts opened in February after 1-1/2 years of construction; located between Peoria Avenue and Washington Street their website at www.peoriaaz.com
• Rose Properties has purchased a 17-acre commrecial parcel at the southwest corner of Avondale Boulevard and Lower Buckeye Road and plans to develop a retail hub.
• The WOMEN IN BUSINESS trade show and luncheon will be held on March 29th at the Arizona Biltmore. You can visit the following website at phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/event/2885 for more information.
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America plans to build a $75 million facility along the Loop 101 as part of the Banner Estrella Medical Center. The 200,000 sf facility will have 30 to 40 beds; groundbreaking should take place in July with completion approximately 15 months later.
• Glendale is on the short list of hopefuls vying for the 2011 Super Bowl!

Luke Days of Thunder...

Are here...if you're in the West side of town on Saturday, April 24 or April 25th you'll have an amazing opportunity to see a stunning air show put together by the nice folks from Luke Air Force base...from the Blue Angels to the F16 fighter jets...it's quite a show! Cars start lining up around Litchfield Road just north of Camelback at the crack of dawn in some cases so you'll want to get here early. Although to be honest with you if you're in Avondale, Glendale near WestGate, Litchfield Park or Goodyear, north of I-10 you'll be able to see the air show fairly well and no doubt hear it even better!

I'll be at an OPEN HOUSE in the Peoria/Glendale neighborhood myself so I'll end up missing it but I've been seeing them practice the last couple of days so I don't feel too bad.

BTW - what's with the weather...yesterday was a nice change with all the rain but I hear it hailed in Tempe today!

ciao,
Uzi
http://www.uzihusain.com

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Active Rain...

Rain Drops will be falling all over the web...jeez, I have to get my blog updated and now I've got 2!!! Check out http://activerain.com/blogs/uzi

adios for a few more days...

ps. I'll probably just sit down on my computer one day for a few hours and post the truckload of posts I need to upload - I appreciate your patience mi amor...