5 West Mountain Development

[thewizard16]

Since I was out at the Square earlier I took a couple of pics of the site.

[Mith242]

I really am quite amazed at how quickly the frame for this building is going up, considering the weather. I know it's a small footprint building, but kudos to the developer and contractor on this project. They said they were going to build something, and they're getting things done. I hope they can inspire some of the developers who'll come soon to replace our now bankrupt former developers.

[thewizard16]

Yeah this and the Lofts at Underwood Plaza seem to be making good progress.

[cocothief]

I guess I missed it first time around, but what is going in this building? Offices? Condos?

[Mith242]

I guess I missed it first time around, but what is going in this building? Offices? Condos?

[cowbreath]

I don't know if this is the info you're looking for, Coco, but this building is a private venture with no market impact. I think the guy funding it is building this as an office for his firm, with a residence on top.

[thewizard16]

I don't know if this is the info you're looking for, Coco, but this building is a private venture with no market impact. I think the guy funding it is building this as an office for his firm, with a residence on top.

[Mith242]

In a way that's a shame (no market impact), but I'm still extremely pleased to see someone adding density to the immediate square area. I was over on the UA campus today and noticed that the steel structure is very clearly visible from there by their greek theater. It's really going to be a nice mid-rise addition to our mid-rise skyline. Now if we can get the Ren. Tower going, things will really start shaping up down there and hopefully increase public interest in the downtown area. I went to Hugo's Saturday night, and although Hugo's was busy, it was completely dead around there. Quite a contrast to Dickson Street, for sure.

[Mith242]

Sorry, not the greatest of pics, the lighting really wasn't working with me. But I was just surprised to be able to see this from the U of A. Obviously near the edge of the campus but you can still make it out.

[shaddo]

Sorry, not the greatest of pics, the lighting really wasn't working with me. But I was just surprised to be able to see this from the U of A. Obviously near the edge of the campus but you can still make it out.

[Mith242]

Here's a pic on how things are coming along at the development.

[zman9810]

This project is still moving right along. Here's a view that gives some idea of what the finished product will look like. They are using brick around the lower floors. It's going to be a great addition to the downtown area, IMO.

[thewizard16]

This project is still moving right along. Here's a view that gives some idea of what the finished product will look like. They are using brick around the lower floors. It's going to be a great addition to the downtown area, IMO.

[Mith242]

Thanks for the update, I haven't been by there for a while.

[strmchsr77]

That building is really coming together. They also had a picture of it in the business section of the Times this past weekend.

[Mith242]

Here's another pic of the progress here.

[zman9810]

When I first saw the early renderings of this building I wasn't to sure if it would fit in but it has turned out to be very attractive project and a great addition to downtown.

[Mith242]

Thanks for the pics zman. I haven't been over there in a while to see how things were coming. Looking good.

[Mith242]

Finally got out and took some pics. Here's how the progress is coming at the development.

[zman9810]

Nice pics- this makes the plaza in front of the Town Center a more intimate and urban feeling space. I could see this place winning some architecture magazine mentions.

[Mith242]

Nice pics- this makes the plaza in front of the Town Center a more intimate and urban feeling space. I could see this place winning some architecture magazine mentions.

[Mith242]

I just took pics of this development last weekend. But since I was out taking pics in the same area again I thought I'd take some more pics but showing the development from some different perspectives and angles.

[zman9810]

Here's the finished product for this development- at least the exterior looks complete. Turned out very nice IMO.

[Mith242]

Here's the finished product for this development- at least the exterior looks complete. Turned out very nice IMO.

[Mith242]

I haven't been out taking pictures in a while. So I finally decided to head out and take quite a few of recent developments. I believe this development is completely done and I thought I'd go around and take pics from all angles.