[Source: Maura J. Halpern, Arizona Republic] -- Months before construction begins on two downtown Glendale residential projects, developers have compiled a 200-plus interest list. Catlin Court Townhomes and the Art House will provide 62 townhouses and are downtown's first residential projects in 50 years. Plans for the Art House initially featured four stories with condos, but some residents and business owners voiced concerns about the building height and parking options. So developers scaled down the building to address the concerns and rising building costs.
Michael Trailor of Vanguard CityHome LLC of Scottsdale have assured Historic Preservation Commission members that the housing will complement the city core's charm. "Downtown has a special flavor to it," Trailor said to the members, who praised the projects. " By mixing the new with the old, it's like the area is being reborn." [Note: To read the full article, click here.]
