Downtown Tucsonan - September 2008 - (Page 7)

44 E. BROADWAY what was once a nondescriptFederal court annex at 44 East Broadway is being transformed into 30 high-end loft condominiums and four luxury penthouses. the renovation is entirely privately financed. Most units in this 5-story red brick structure will have 15-ft. floor-toceiling windows with overwhelming views of downtown and the mountains beyond. all residents will share an outdoor swimming pool with cabana and meeting rooms. the top floor consists of 4 penthouses, served by private elevators. Each penthouse has its own private terrace overlooking the main cathedral, the mountains, and the downtown skyline JoBaX, the developer, has extensive experience in similar projects in Palm desert, san diego/LaJolla and scottsdale. originally designed by local architect Paul weiner, the plans were subsequently reworked and penthouses were added, replacing a rooftop pool, which has been moved to the second level above the restaurant/retail space. In addition to residential units, 44 E. Broadway will include 3,718 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space. total investment at build-out is estimated to be $14 million. Units: 30 urban Lofts, 1,100 to 1,671 sq. ft.4 Penthouses, from 2,222 sq. ft. to 2,373 sq ft. Prices: Lofts from $350,000 to $650,000, depending upon views and size. Penthouses from $1.2 and 1.4 million. Amenities: on-site parking, rooftop pool, meeting rooms, on-site restaurant, proximity to theater, restaurants and entertainment, nearby msodern streetcar station in 2011, directly on eastbound line. Current Status: an on-site marketing office is open from 11-6, 7 days/week. a Grand opening is planned for october 2, from 3-7pm. Presently, the historic building is a reinforced brick shell. according to John dunn of Jobax General contracting, build-out will follow according to rate of sales. the first move-ins are expected in March or april, 2009 Contact: Melissa Black, Long Realty 520.256.0306. www.44Broadway.com THE FLATS AT JULIAN DREW BLOCK owner Ross Rulney and local architect Rob Paulus have teamed up to create a unique complex of offices, retail space, and residential units at the corner of 5th avenue and Broadway. the property consists of the tiburon apartments, the historic 1917 Julian drew Building, which has been placed on the national Register of Historic Places; plus a large brick carriage house, built in 1920, occupied in recent years by an art gallery. the entire block will be redeveloped into an urban oasis of 53 residential units and more than 18,000 sq. feet of office and retail space. due to its location in the “arts district,” future residents are within easy walking distance of the Rialto theatre, the Hotel congress, Barrio Food & drink and several art galleries. the historic character of the drew building and carriage house will be preserved while the tiburon apartments, built much later, will be updated in the sophisticated retro style for which Paulus is famous. (Paulus’ works on the Ice House Lofts, Barrio Metalico and indigoModERn have been featured in the new York times’ art and architecture). total investment in land acquisition and redevelopment costs are estimated to be in excess of $10,000,000. the Flats at Julian drew Block includes a condominium conversion of the tiburon apartments. Units: 53 residential units. Prices: From the low $100,000s.Amenities: Passive solar shading, bamboo flooring (some units), secure entryways, landscaped gathering areas, solar heated pool, location next to arts and entertainment offerings, modern sstreetcar connection in 2011. Status: currently the entire property is leased and the Julian drew Building has been renovated. Redevelopment of tiburon apartments will begin as leases expire. the developer is working on a development agreement with the city to improve streetscape and infrastructure on all sides of the property, including street trees and plantings, water harvesting and solar collection and resurfacing roadways and pedestrian walkways. Contact: Madeline Friedman Group, Long Realty 520.623.6363. an on-site marketing office is open at 188 E. Broadway, at 5th avenue. Hours are 11-2 and 4-7pm, tuesday through Friday, and saturday and sunday, 12-4pm. a double Grand opening of the Flats and 44 E. Broadway is planned for october 2, 3-7pm. www.theFlatsdowntown.com september.08. downtown tucsonan 7 http://www.foxtucsontheatre.org http://www.44Broadway.com http://www.downtowntucson.com http://www.foxtucsontheatre.org http://www.foxtucsontheatre.org http://www.TheFlatsDowntown.com

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