- Austin Counts, Inside Tucson Business
As downtown Tucson’s newest student living complex is nearing completion, the relationships built between the surrounding community, the developer and the general contractor serve as a guide for responsible urban development in today’s community-minded environment.
Construction on Greystar Real Estate Partners’ Union on 6th, located on the corner of 4th Avenue and 6th Street, is expected to be finished in early summer 2021, according to senior director of development Billy Cundiff. The 292,516 square foot building with 36,000 square feet of commercial space sits on the property that previously housed local music venue The Flycatcher. The real estate company also owns the adjacent development, District on 5th.
It’s a prime location attractive to both college students and companies looking for a built-in customer base. Greystar is currently working with Volk Company Commercial Real Estate to facilitate leasing agreements with residents and businesses ahead of the completion date.
“We’ve had quite a bit of interest from restaurateurs and other local businesses,” Cundiff said. “Right now, as we are getting things in better shape construction-wise, we’ve really turned our focus to the leasing aspect. We don’t have any leases executed at the moment but excitement is building.”