Gyros Coming to the UWT
“Retail spaces are empty.” “There are tons of open retail spaces along the UWT strip.” “The retail space in Phillips Hall is available, let’s fill that first then lets talk.”
Ok let’s talk!
University Gyro House is in the process of filling the vacant retail space in UWT’s Phillips Hall at 1914 Pacific Ave. Along with gyros it appears you will also be able to have a nice cold beer, as Nizar LLC has applied for a beer/wine restaurant liquor license.
So will gyros be a good fit for the UWT campus? I think so!
Major Changes To Elks Project
It has been confirmed by multiple sources that there will be some major changes in the Elks/McMenamins project. I have been told that McMenamins has decided a hotel in the Elks building is not feasible due to the lack of windows in the structure. They will however build the hotel part of the project in the lower floors of the adjacent mixed-use building being built by Grace Pleasants and Rick Moses. This will add a few more stories to mixed-use building and possibly force the building to be built as a steel-framed structure instead of wood-frame, if it already wasn’t going to be.
I have not heard what McMenamins plans to do with the space that was slated for the hotel in the Elks building or if the cost to construct the city-owned garage will change in the mixed-use building due to it having to support more floors.
In late February the City of Tacoma, Grace Pleasants & Rick Moses announced that GLY Construction Co. of Bellevue and Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects of Seattle will be the design-build team for the mixed-use project.
TNT Article: Tacoma’s Elks Project Takes Big Step
Another Mixed-Use Project for McCarver
A new mixed-use building is being proposed in the McCarver Neighborhood at the southeast corner of South 19th Street & Yakima Ave. O’Connor & Associates, developer of McCarver Village & Gaslamp Terrace, purchased the property in November 2008. The property currently has a brick four-plex on it. The new mixed-use building will house 32 market-rate apartments and a private medical office. The project goes before the Tacoma City Council on Dec. 1st 2009 for its 8 year multi-family tax exemption. The building will be across the street from St. Joseph Medical Center and 2 blocks from the UWT campus boundary. The four-plex currently sits vacant which could mean construction may happen soon.
I am happy to hear that apartments have been added to this project. About a year ago I saw an ad on Craigslist from O’Connor & Associates advertising lease space in a proposed 2 story medical building at the site. This new building will be another gateway building to the growing McCarver Neighborhood.
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- View from 19th Street
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- View from Yakima Ave.
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
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:
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
Britney Spears at The Mix?
As Tacoma gets ready for the Britney Spears Circus concert tomorrow at the Tacoma Dome, someone sent me over a little tip that something was different on the Britney Spears website. I went to go check it out. I am scrolling down the tour date list: April 6th Edmonton: AB Rexall Place, April 8th Vancouver Canada: GM Place, April 9th Tacoma, WA: Mix. Mix? As in The Mix that is having a Britney Spears After Party on April 9th? I click the link and it takes me to a page that has The Mix’s address. So what does this all mean? Is Britney Spears heading to The Mix after the concert? I guess we will all have to wait to find out!
The Circus Starring Britney Spears
April 9th 8:00pm
The Tacoma Dome
Britney Spears – The After Party
April 9th 8:00pm- 2:00am
The Mix
635 St Helens Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
