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In the historical Tucson Valley of Pima County, Arizona, the exceptional is being created.
The Passages of TucsonSM is a new, regional, planned mixed-use destination development. One half mile north, the Cienega Creek VillageSM is being developed as a new mixed residential development overlooking the Rincon mountains and the serenity of Cienega Creek. Read more about the Vision for this exciting development.
A Major Mixed-Use Destination Development
What Passages of Tucson is not:
- A Mall
- A Power Center
- An Amusement Park
Big question: When will Passages be done?
Thelma Grimes
Vail Sun
The biggest concern expressed by residents about the Passages of Tucson is how long is it going to take. More than 200 people attended an open house in Vail last Wednesday, where developers explained timing on the multi-phase 300-acre resort.
Jim Miller, director of development, said they are pleased with how supportive the Vail community has been.
"It's great to have the overwhelming support from the Vail residents," he said. "The major concern being expressed by residents is when is it going to finally happen."
Miller said a study showed that the 186,000 residents in Vail, southeast Tucson and Corona travel up to 99 miles a day to commute to work and for retail services. The Passages of Tucson is expected to provide some relief with up-scale shopping, restaurants and cafes and fitness and medical services.
Miller said the project is moving right along and sewer line plans have been submitted to Pima County. Miller said it could take between six and nine months to install the sewer line, and then construction on the project, located north of Interstate 10, between Colossal Cave Road and State Route 83, can begin.
The first phase of the project focuses on health and wellness on the west side of the property, and after that, a series of villages will be built to the east.
Miller said actual construction is expected to begin in early 2009, with build-out expected to take 10 to 12 years or less, depending on the community needs.
Mary Ann Cleveland, a Rita Ranch resident working the public relations side of the project, said there has already been plenty of interest from commercial developers at the local, regional and national levels.
While she couldn't give specific names, Cleveland said they are talking to about 100 prospective tenants, and one of those is a national developer in the medical field.
Miller told the large audience that no deals have been signed, and until it is final he didn't want to give specifics on the businesses showing interest in the venture.
A slump in the national housing market is having no impact on the Passages.
"The slow-down is mostly geared toward residential developments, and not as much on the commercial side," Miller said. "With the multi-use zoning in the Passages, about 20 percent will be residential development, and instead of single-family detached homes, we would have condominiums, apartments and town homes sprinkled throughout the project."
Wednesday's open house, besides getting an update on the project, was also hosted to show residents illustrations of the design team's visions for the future, and to dispel rumors that still may be lingering about the project.
Miller said Mall of the Americas is not part of Passages. He said the confusion is understandable since Bob Hoffman, Passages of Tucson developer, is the attorney for the Mall of Americas in Minnesota.
"It's no secret that Bob Hoffman is attached to the Mall of Americas project," Miller said. "We are constantly being asked when is Mall of Americas going to open. We are not building an indoor mall; we are building a series of villages in a resort setting."
Hoffman, who also attended the open house, has said he has a grand vision for the Passages of Tucson. He sees it having plenty of up-scale shopping similar to La Encantada in Tucson. He said it will capture the beauty of the Arizona desert and bring some Sonoran culture to the community.
Vail Sun
The biggest concern expressed by residents about the Passages of Tucson is how long is it going to take. More than 200 people attended an open house in Vail last Wednesday, where developers explained timing on the multi-phase 300-acre resort.
Jim Miller, director of development, said they are pleased with how supportive the Vail community has been.
"It's great to have the overwhelming support from the Vail residents," he said. "The major concern being expressed by residents is when is it going to finally happen."
Miller said a study showed that the 186,000 residents in Vail, southeast Tucson and Corona travel up to 99 miles a day to commute to work and for retail services. The Passages of Tucson is expected to provide some relief with up-scale shopping, restaurants and cafes and fitness and medical services.
Miller said the project is moving right along and sewer line plans have been submitted to Pima County. Miller said it could take between six and nine months to install the sewer line, and then construction on the project, located north of Interstate 10, between Colossal Cave Road and State Route 83, can begin.
The first phase of the project focuses on health and wellness on the west side of the property, and after that, a series of villages will be built to the east.
Miller said actual construction is expected to begin in early 2009, with build-out expected to take 10 to 12 years or less, depending on the community needs.
Mary Ann Cleveland, a Rita Ranch resident working the public relations side of the project, said there has already been plenty of interest from commercial developers at the local, regional and national levels.
While she couldn't give specific names, Cleveland said they are talking to about 100 prospective tenants, and one of those is a national developer in the medical field.
Miller told the large audience that no deals have been signed, and until it is final he didn't want to give specifics on the businesses showing interest in the venture.
A slump in the national housing market is having no impact on the Passages.
"The slow-down is mostly geared toward residential developments, and not as much on the commercial side," Miller said. "With the multi-use zoning in the Passages, about 20 percent will be residential development, and instead of single-family detached homes, we would have condominiums, apartments and town homes sprinkled throughout the project."
Wednesday's open house, besides getting an update on the project, was also hosted to show residents illustrations of the design team's visions for the future, and to dispel rumors that still may be lingering about the project.
Miller said Mall of the Americas is not part of Passages. He said the confusion is understandable since Bob Hoffman, Passages of Tucson developer, is the attorney for the Mall of Americas in Minnesota.
"It's no secret that Bob Hoffman is attached to the Mall of Americas project," Miller said. "We are constantly being asked when is Mall of Americas going to open. We are not building an indoor mall; we are building a series of villages in a resort setting."
Hoffman, who also attended the open house, has said he has a grand vision for the Passages of Tucson. He sees it having plenty of up-scale shopping similar to La Encantada in Tucson. He said it will capture the beauty of the Arizona desert and bring some Sonoran culture to the community.
Stewart Title's John Rafferty (Far right)
Stewart Title's Suzanne Weadock, Robin March, Susan Durham
Robert Hoffman CEO
Jim Miller R.L.A.
Maryann Cleveland, Dan Hartke, Matt Liddicoat
Liza Lopez-Corral
Bob Dytko
Bill Mabry and Maryann Cleveland
Debbie Turner
Wendy Whitehead
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