The Pier at Town Lake Tempe, AZ

The vision of the Master Plan is to optimize public access to the water’s edge. The development team will craft a compact urban community by creating a distinctive district, defined by a system of streets and neighborhood blocks promoting pedestrian access and waterfront views. The proposed hierarchy of sidewalks, alleyways and streets all focus on the connectivity to the waterfront and its amenities.

This strategy creates long-term value and offers the development flexibility in terms of architectural design, parking access, servicing and phasing. Pier 202 will serve as a catalysis that will strategically connect the water edge of the Tempe Town Lake and energize future development initiatives. The development team will work closely with all city agencies and boards with an interest in the project early on and throughout the process sequence to gain an understanding of their concerns as well as bring them in as an advocate of a shared vision.

The liveliness and vitality of the Pier 202 urban neighborhood will allow people to walk, shop and work within steps of where they live. This neighborhood will be comprised of various typology uses such as; residential condominiums, hotel, office, retail, restaurants and marina/lake boardwalk. In addition, the unique waterfront location and open festival atmosphere will cater to local distinctive foods & sprits. Recreational elements such as interactive fountains, boating attractions, and local artisan displays will energize a more creative festive gathering place for shopping and dining at the project central water plaza.