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I've really tried to embrace downtown Phoenix as an urban area but it has truly been difficult.
If Cityscape just had one tall highrise (60+ floors), it would have given it such a different feel. Or something that would have given Phoenix a landmark that signifies that it's truly a city. This was Phoenix's chance to really be known as the 5th largest urban city; however, it just continues to be a spread of suburbia. The same chain restaurants and retail shops (i.e. CVS, PF Changs, AJ's, Five Guys Burger, etc.) and high end boutiques that are supposedly going to be opening in Cityscape. . . aren't we getting bored of this? In fact, Cityscape reminded me of Cherry Creek area in Denver . . . nice development and appropriately situated in the suburbs. Cherry Creek did not make it as their downtown, so why are we?
I wished Cityscape would have been a downtown area that could have shown off Phoenix in a new light of excitement, diversity, uniqueness, and character. Maybe someday, but not through Cityscape.
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