CityScape (Phoenix) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CityScape Phoenix |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Location | One East Washington Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°26′52.50″N 112°4′22.50″W / 33.4479167°N 112.0729167°W |
| Construction started | October 2008 |
| Completed | 2010 (Phase I), 2012 (Phase II) |
| Cost | $900 Million USD (Overall Project) |
| Owner | RED Development |
| Management | RED Development |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 27 |
| Floor area | 1,200,000 sq ft (110,000 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 16 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Callison |
| Developer | RED Development |
| Main contractor | Hunt Construction Group |
CityScape Phoenix is a huge group of buildings in Downtown Phoenix. It has homes, shops, offices, and a hotel all in one place. This big project covers three city blocks right in the middle of Downtown Phoenix. It is located between First Avenue and First Street, and between Washington and Jefferson streets.
Part of CityScape was built where Patriots Square Park used to be. This was done with an agreement from the City of Phoenix. CityScape is easy to get to. It is close to many fun places. You can walk to Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field. Also nearby are Comerica Theatre, the Orpheum Theatre, and the Phoenix Convention Center.
CityScape also hosts many cool events all year long. In winter, there is an outdoor ice skating rink called CitySkate. It is also the starting line for the P.F. Chang's Rock n’ Roll Arizona Marathon. The main stage for the Viva PHX Music Festival is here too.
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What is Inside CityScape Phoenix?
CityScape Phoenix is made up of different parts. It has an office tower, a hotel, apartments, and many shops and restaurants. It was built in two main parts, called phases.
The CityScape Office Tower
The first part of CityScape to be built was a 27-story office tower. This tall building has many company offices and law firms. Big companies like Alliance Bank and United Healthcare have offices here. The company that owns and built CityScape Phoenix, RED Development, also has its main office in this tower.
Hotel and Homes Tower
Another tall building at CityScape has two uses. The first 10 floors are home to the Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Phoenix. This hotel has 242 rooms and opened in July 2012. Floors 11 through 24 are called the CityScape Residences. These floors have 224 fancy apartments. The very top floors have special penthouse apartments.
Shops and Restaurants at CityScape
CityScape has many different shops and places to eat. You can find a variety of food and services here. Here is a list of some of the places you can visit:
- 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
Getting Around CityScape
CityScape has several ways for people to park their cars. There are two underground parking garages. One is under the office tower, and the other is under the shops. You can also use valet parking.
CityScape is also easy to reach by public transport. It is located right on the Valley Metro Rail line. There are train stops at Washington Street and Central Avenue, and also at Jefferson and 1st Avenue.
Awards and Recognition
CityScape Phoenix has won some awards for its design and impact.
In February 2012, CityScape received a DREAMR Award. This award is given to projects that help make Downtown Phoenix better.
The first part of CityScape also won a "Best of 2010" award. This was in the Office category from Southwest Contractor magazine.
