CityScape (Phoenix)

CityScape Phoenix is a high-rise mixed-use development in Downtown Phoenix consisting of residential, retail, office, and hotel components. The development covers three city blocks in the heart of Downtown Phoenix and is located between First Avenue and First Street to the west and east, and between Washington and Jefferson streets to the north and south. A portion of the development was built on the land formerly occupied by Patriots Square Park through a redevelopment agreement with the City of Phoenix. It is centrally located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, within walking distance[1] of Talking Stick Resort Arena, Chase Field, Comerica Theatre, the Orpheum Theatre and the Phoenix Convention Center.

CityScape Phoenix
Location within Arizona
General information
StatusComplete
LocationOne East Washington
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Coordinates33°26′52.50″N 112°4′22.50″W
Construction startedOctober 2008
Completed2010 (Phase I), 2012 (Phase II)
Cost$900 Million USD (Overall Project)
OwnerRED Development
ManagementRED Development
Technical details
Floor count27
Floor area1,200,000 sq ft (110,000 m2)
Lifts/elevators16
Design and construction
ArchitectCallison
DeveloperRED Development
Main contractorHunt Construction Group
Hotel Palomar on Bottom Left, Overlooking Downtown Phoenix

CityScape hosts a number of major events throughout the year, including the CitySkate Outdoor Holiday Ice Rink[2] in the winter, the starting line for the P.F. Chang's Rock n’ Roll Arizona Marathon,[3] the main stage for the Viva PHX Music Festival, and more.

CityScape Office Tower

Phase I of the development consists of a 27-story Class A office tower. The tower houses a number of corporate offices and law firms, including major tenants Alliance Bank and United Healthcare. The office tower is also home to the corporate headquarters of RED Development, the owner and developer of CityScape Phoenix.

Hotel/Residential Tower

The adjacent high-rise tower has a dual purpose. The first 10 floors of the tower houses the 242-room boutique Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Phoenix. Hotel Palomar opened in July 2012. Floors 11 through 24 house the CityScape Residences. The Residences offer 224 luxury apartments with penthouse units gracing the top floors.

Retail

According to the official CityScape website,[4] this is a list of current tenants:

  • Ahipoki Bowl
  • Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
  • Breakfast Club
  • Chico Malo
  • Chipotle
  • CityScape Residences
  • Copper Blues
  • CVS
  • EoS Fitness
  • Five Guys
  • Grabbagreen
  • Green Iron Cleaners
  • Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
  • Jimmy John’s
  • Lucky Strike
  • Lustre Rooftop Garden
  • Orangetheory Fitness
  • Pizza Studio
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
  • rePose Salon and Spa
  • Squid Ink Sushi Bar
  • Stand Up Live
  • Starbucks
  • The Arrogant Butcher
  • Tilted Kilt
  • Urban Outfitters
  • V’s Barbershop
  • Yogurt Time

Parking and Transportation

In addition to street parking, CityScape offers two underground garages, one under the office tower and one beneath the retail (west) block, and valet parking.[5]

CityScape is located on the Valley Metro Rail with stops located at the intersections of Washington Street and Central Avenue, as well as Jefferson and 1st Avenue.

Awards

In February 2012, CityScape received a DREAMR Award. The Downtown Phoenix Partnership honored people, projects and businesses that are helping revitalize Downtown Phoenix.[6]

CityScape Phase I won a Best of 2010 award in the Office category of the Southwest Contractor’s annual awards competition.[7]

See also

References

  1. "Yelp map". Yelp. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  2. "NRG Ice Rink information". Cityscapephoenix.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  3. "Arizona: Event Details". runrocknroll.competitor.com. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  4. "CityScape Directory". CityScape. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  5. "CityScape Parking". CityScape. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  6. "DREAMR Awards". DowntownPhoenix.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  7. "Office category". Southwest Contractor. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
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