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Creighton University Honors Health Sciences Campus Design and Construction Team for Exceptional Work on $100 Million Building

June 16, 2021

PHOENIX (June 10, 2021) — Plaza Companies and the design and construction team behind the new Creighton University Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Health Sciences Campus in central Phoenix were honored by the university this week for their exceptional work on the new facility. The Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, President of Creighton University

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It’s Not Sci-Fi — It’s Security

April 27, 2021

Park Central Welcomes ‘Parker’ The Robot to Project’s Security Team PHOENIX (April 26, 2021) – Visitors to Park Central in Phoenix may see a new member of the project’s security team in the coming weeks — one that looks straight out of a science-fiction movie. But ‘Parker’ — the new security robot at Park Central —

RadNet Leases Significant New Space in Phoenix at Park Central

February 18, 2021

Nation’s Largest Radiology Firm Signs Long-Term Lease for 24,000 Square Foot Space In Park Central’s Strauss Building; Adds to Medical and Tech Presence in Project PHOENIX (February 8, 2021) – The largest provider of outpatient imaging services in the United States is significantly expanding its presence in Arizona through a new lease at Park Central in Phoenix.

Central and Downtown Phoenix Emerging as One of Arizona’s Largest Higher Education Hubs

February 3, 2021

Thousands of Students Converge on Central City to Study Variety of Disciplines; Park Central Includes Two of Newest Educational Opportunities PHOENIX (January 27, 2021) – When most people think of Arizona college towns, it’s Tempe, Tucson and Flagstaff that pop to mind. But in central and downtown Phoenix, a critical mass of higher education is taking place that is making the area

Where’s the Real Tech Boom Happening in the Valley? Right in its Urban Core.

January 12, 2021

Central Phoenix Leads Way in Tech Employment Growth, Business Attraction PHOENIX (January 6, 2021) – Tech jobs and companies are the holy grail of economic development, and are highly sought after by cities across the country. The tech industry provides high-paying jobs and significant economic impact — spurring cities to actively compete to attract tech companies. But

State’s Tallest Precast Parking Structure Now Complete

October 5, 2020

PHOENIX (October 5, 2020) – Arizona’s tallest precast parking structure is now complete, bringing more than 2,000 new parking spaces to midtown Phoenix to support the Park Central revitalization. The new 10-story, $33.5 million, 551,750-square-foot garage was constructed on the south side of Park Central to accommodate the growing use of the property as a central

Artists Chosen to Create Significant New Murals At Park Central’s Catalina Parking Garage

September 15, 2020

Arizona’s tallest precast parking structure will bring more than 2,000 new parking spaces to midtown Phoenix to support the Park Central revitalization. But the new $38 million Catalina Parking Garage is going to be a lot more than that. The project’s development team has selected an artist team consisting of Diana Calderón, Edgar Fernandez and Miguel

Park Central Focuses on Health, Wellness in Work Environment

June 25, 2020

The revitalized mixed-use development in central Phoenix already had a focus on health before the pandemic. It’s the home to several significant medical organizations, and was designed to promote walkability, be bike-friendly and feature indoor-outdoor work spaces and open air environments.

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Park Central Ramps Up Leasing Activity Despite Slowdown

April 30, 2020

Three New Leases Signed in Past Few Months at Revitalized Mixed-Use Development PHOENIX (April 29, 2020) – The revitalized Park Central project has enjoyed increased leasing activity despite the economic downturn, with three new leases signed in the past few months. New Leases Signed in Phoenix Interface Technologies has signed a lease to occupy the