Imagine a vibrant historical district being transformed into a modern corporate enclave—this is the reality that could soon unfold in downtown Phoenix. The Historic Preservation Committee is considering the demolition of some of the last remaining buildings from the city’s original warehouse era, making way for a sleek new headquarters for Bonafide Beef, a local company specializing in Wagyu beef ranching.
On January 12, the committee moved forward with a recommendation to approve a rezoning request pertaining to a 0.57-acre plot located at the crucial intersection of Central Avenue and Jackson Street. This site currently hosts three notable structures that represent some of the few surviving low-rise retail and restaurant establishments, as well as an industrial warehouse constructed between the years 1900 and 1945. The specific address in question is 10 E. Jackson Street, which is conveniently situated next to the Mortgage Matchup Center, home of the Phoenix Suns.
The proposal discussed during the committee meeting aims to rezone the northern section of the property while keeping the southern part intact. Developers plan to demolish the northern area to construct a new parking garage, while two of the existing buildings will be repurposed into an office and a retail space.
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