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I. Opportunities
Let’s spread the word! There are two vacancies in our community that deserve to be something cool:
1) Why not a Flower Child? There is a MAJOR OPPORTUNITY for a creative restaurateur in the stand-alone space near the new Starbucks that was previous Marcello’s Pasta Grill. It’s a perfect location for a Flower Child or a True Foods Kitchen. Find it here on Google Maps
2) Why not a Joyride Taco? True Food Kitchen? The old 7/11 station on the northwest corner of McClintock and Warner has excellent exposure and so much potential! It’s a perfect location for something fun from Upward Projects like a Postino or Joyride. Find it here on Google Maps
II. Upgrades to South Tempe
A lot of fun upgrades are happening in our community.
1) Crepe Bar reopened after being closed for the summer for a major expansion and renovation. They’re new interior is bright and airy. Plus they’ve relaunched a menu so that there’s something for everyone to like. If you haven’t made a trip to Crepe Bar on a Saturday morning, you are missing out!
2) Zipps Sports Grill is confirmed for 1860 E. Warner Road, Tempe, AZ 85284. (See document on the city website.) They’ll be adding a fun patio, probably on the south side of the building facing Warner Road. Zipps is a locally owned sports bar that’s a fun and family friendly. Hopefully they’ll be open in time to catch a couple ASU or Cardinals games this fall. Learn more on their website: http://www.ZippsSportsGrills.com/
3) Secret Project – There are MAJOR UPGRADES coming to the northeast corner of Rural and Warner. The kind of stuff that makes you want to buy a bike for your neighbor so that you can ride over together. We’ll let you all know when it’s official official.
4) EoS Fitness – If you haven’t yet, be sure to swing by EOS Fitness on the northeast corner of McClintock and Warner. They have a lot of fun amenities you don’t expect from a gym. In addition to free weights, they offer a lot of fun group fitness classes with excellent teachers. They have a pool and a child care center as well. What did I forget? Oh yes–they enticing movie theater with treadmills, cycling machines, and ellipticals. Somehow, you’re motivated to run another mile if you get to see the end of the movie. What’s not to like?
III. City of Tempe and 85284
1) Fire Station – There will be a new fire station going in a section carved out of Estrada Park, which is North of Warner on the east side of McClintock. You don’t want to lose any square inch of a public park, but it’s comforting to know that medical and fire support has moved closer the heart of South Tempe. Read about Fire Station 7.
2) Crosswalks – We got word from a city official that the intersection of McClintock and Warner is scheduled for improvements. We’re expecting new brick-like cross walks and better markings.
