Chelsea Heights Starts Leasing.. Finally
After 3 years in the construction phase, Prium’s Chelsea Heights project near Wright Park will finally see life. The once condo project is now a 78 unit apartment building and can be seen on numerous rental websites. From photos on Craigslist it does appear that some of the finishes have been downgraded from the original plans. The property management company is currently advertising a 2 bedroom unit for $1,150.
Now does anybody know what is going on with the retail space? It almost looks like it is going to be all storage units. You can see a lot of metal wall forms, very close together in the retail space when you drive by.
Last reported on The Biz Buzz in December 2007 : Second Prium Condo Project Goes Rental
Chelsea Heights Apartments
603 South J Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-383-3181
Former Happy Dragon Location on 6th Ave. Sold
The former Happy Dragon restaurant location on 6th Ave. & Alder Street recently sold for $1,100,000. The two parcels measuring 19,981 square feet are part of the 6th Ave. mixed-use center and are zoned NCX. The new owners are a group that includes architect Ross Deckman of Ross Deckman & Associates and a number of individuals who work at AHBL, a Tacoma based civil/structural engineer, landscape arcitecture, and community planning firm. While no plans are concrete they do plan to look at their options for future development of the site. In the meantime they may try to lease the space to another restaurant as all of the restaurant equipment is still in the building.
(image from Google Maps)
From the looks of the purchase price it appears the property was bought for it’s “land value”. I think the prospect of a future development are pretty good considering the land value purchase and the owner’s portfolios. What would you like to see built at this location? Mixed-use with apartments/condos? Office space with retail similar to Poole’s Corner down the street at Union Ave.? My vote? Mixed-use with apartments and retail. The 6th Ave. area hasn’t seen much in the way of new residential structures in the past few years. With UPS a few blocks away and the popular 6th Ave. corridor right there, I think it would be a great spot for that kind of development.
Tacoma Pass the SPF!
The website TotalBeauty.com has named Tacoma the city with the 12th worst skin in the country. Why because we are stressed, have lots of skin cancer, and too many tanning beds!
From the website:
Not a fan of stress breakouts? (Stress raises your level of cortisol, which can affect oil glands and acne.) You may want to avoid Tacoma like the plague, because — along with 21 tanning salons per capita and a high incidence of skin cancer according to the Center for Disease Control — it is the most stressed-out city in our country. (Tacomans may find some relief from these top-rated acne-fighting products.)
So once the most stressed, always the most stressed? Where is my Oil of Olay? Want great skin? You better move to Eugene, OR. They are the closest city to Tacoma to rank on the Best Skin list (#13).
Full List of Best & Worst Skin HERE
Lunch Time at Asado
A new lunch option will appear on 6th Ave. starting June 1st. Asado will give the lunch crowd a go and start serving lunch Monday through Firday 11:30am – 2:30pm. Happy Hour will start after lunch at 2:30pm.
The new lunch menu will include: fresh fish Cuban sandwich, Asado cobb salad with smoked mahi and prawns, quinoa bowls with choice of protein, and combos of skewers or sliders and choice of salad.
Can you picture yourself on a nice sunny day having lunch on Asado’s patio? I can!
Asado
2810 6th Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98406
Haub Closes on USPS Parcels
The Haub Brother’s holdings in Tacoma’s Central Business District just got a bit larger. On April 28th the Haub Brother Enterprise Trust closed on two parcels owned by the United States Postal Service. The two parcels located on A Street between 13th and 14th measure 32,600 square feet and are county assessed at $2,674,900. The purchase price was not yet available.
Haub now owns the properties highlighted in red:
The two parcels are key in Haub’s plan for a large highrise development on the site and possibly a new headquarters for Russell Investsments. The City of Tacoma and Haub recently started environmental cleanup and monitoring of the Haub properties and the former Sauro drycleaner site across the street.
Russell HQ proposal:
Roxanne Murphy Jumps into the Council Race
Tacoma and Eastside booster Roxanne Murphy has announced her candidacy for District 4 on the Tacoma City Council. The District 4 position is currently held by Rick Talbert who’s term ends December 31st of this year. Tacoma businessman Marty Campbell also recently announced his candidacy for the District 4 position. Roxanne is aiming to bring a more progressive view to the table and seeks to revitalize District 4.
See the press release after the jump: (more…)
Minoela Coming Soon
The details are in on the new wine bistro, Minoela, opening in the St Helens neighborhood. As previously reported on Tacoma Untapped , Minoela will be located in the Merlino Art Center building off 6th Ave. and Fawcett Ave. , next to the Grand Cinema.
Q&A with the owners after the jump: (more…)
Lincoln Gives Tacoma Some Love
Is it our beautiful, diverse architecture that brings the car companies to town to film commercials? Well one car company, Lincoln, took it a bit further and features Downtown Tacoma front and center on its website for the Lincoln MKS.
Click the link to check out Tacoma… and the Lincoln MKS
(make sure you move your mouse over the arrows next to the car)
Loungin at Pacific Grill on Sunday
This Sunday Pacific Grill is turning into Lounge @ PG. The fine dining establishment will open its doors at 7:00pm for a social/mixer event that is to last until 11:00pm (or possibly later, I am told). They are charging a $10 cover but cover includes: 1 drink ticket, free food, raffle prizes, and a $10 gift card to Pacific Grill.
Information from the event page on Facebook:
Tacoma’s Hottest Social Event at Tacoma’s Sexiest Restaurant, Pacific Grill!
Free PG Snacks & Desserts
DJ Broam spinning the beats
$10 cover includes 1 drink ticket
$10 PG gift card (can be used on your next visit)
Great Raffle Prizes!
Lounge @ PG menu:
Salami Sandwiches
Chicken Satays
Ham & Cheese Empanadas
Charcuterie & Cheese Display
Sushi Maki Rolls
Julia Child Brownies
Rock’n Roca Blondie
What is Lounge @ PG? It is a party, a mixer, a social, a weekend wind down. Eat some great food, have some drinks, listen to the beats, and mingle with friends!
Sounds like a good time. I will see you down there.
Pacific Grill
1502 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Another Bail Bonds Joint in the Theater District
Word on the street is another bail bonds storefront is coming to the Theater District. I am told Scott Free Bail Bonds is moving into the former Tacoma Events Commission location at 759 Market Street. If you recall this location is in between City Hall and Aladdin Bail Bonds. I am sure my many friends who live in the neighborhood will be thrilled!
The building is owned by City of Destiny LLC who’s registered members include Pat Nagel and Carole Holder of The Hub, Harmon Brewery, and Sound & Shore Properties fame.
Previous blog post from when Aladdin moved into the neighborhood:
Victory Music Becomes…
Aladdin Bail Bonds Move in Downtown
