tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post8160802511666089078..comments2024-03-28T12:44:29.222-07:00Comments on Phoenix Daily Photo: TuscanySharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-12761595630533880592013-02-27T05:18:46.085-07:002013-02-27T05:18:46.085-07:00You almost fooled me, Sharon! :-)))You almost fooled me, Sharon! :-)))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-1644320287911282882013-02-19T09:10:52.110-07:002013-02-19T09:10:52.110-07:00How wonderful that you could see both the Italian ...How wonderful that you could see both the Italian architecture and this one, and I lament with you that you're not back on your way to Italy. Great country, isn't it? Very sad to hear about the decline of the center and it's shops.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223040482420514208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-59384643549010308072013-02-19T08:52:17.364-07:002013-02-19T08:52:17.364-07:00Planning approval can be so tricky..you should see...Planning approval can be so tricky..you should see the problems I've had just getting council approval for a new carport, so frustrating!PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-67387598831367717182013-02-18T20:26:56.051-07:002013-02-18T20:26:56.051-07:00i think they are planning to demolish and build co...i think they are planning to demolish and build condos. it is such a perfect location to live at. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540864800524356267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-75203022197823519722013-02-18T20:12:32.516-07:002013-02-18T20:12:32.516-07:00I used to love the Borgata. My favorite store used...I used to love the Borgata. My favorite store used to be the Shakespeare and Company bookstore.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-44780969503579699312013-02-18T20:06:35.904-07:002013-02-18T20:06:35.904-07:00This is a sad situation. It is a lovely property....This is a sad situation. It is a lovely property. Dave is perhaps right, but it is a sad commentary about how lazy we have become. This property just cries out for some creativity.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-28716030908897951592013-02-18T13:29:21.103-07:002013-02-18T13:29:21.103-07:00What a beautiful landmark...I think I would like l...What a beautiful landmark...I think I would like living there ...Peace, Mary HelenMary Helen-Art Saves Liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029836981003692830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-57088534146714869722013-02-18T10:34:51.752-07:002013-02-18T10:34:51.752-07:00I really thought this is Tuscany!I really thought this is Tuscany!Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480403752005019620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-91766850087884474762013-02-18T10:13:42.810-07:002013-02-18T10:13:42.810-07:00Sometimes it is so hard to predict what works and ...Sometimes it is so hard to predict what works and what doesn't but it would probably make a great residential location. It doesn't really say "commercial" does it?RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-20585183117716807292013-02-18T08:49:38.366-07:002013-02-18T08:49:38.366-07:00That is a lovely complex. I hope someone comes up ...That is a lovely complex. I hope someone comes up with the right idea to get it going again. Maybe the right kind of restaurant would do the trick along with Dave's idea. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469878511196407233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-60111802250200859912013-02-18T08:43:51.474-07:002013-02-18T08:43:51.474-07:00I wish they would find a way to revive the Borgata...I wish they would find a way to revive the Borgata. It is quite unique. But it is difficult to get into.glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468436867435417208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-10351530173127336962013-02-18T08:24:01.776-07:002013-02-18T08:24:01.776-07:00I guess, even 'tuscany' is feeling the pin...I guess, even 'tuscany' is feeling the pinch.Birdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-57863300468510544652013-02-18T05:04:53.144-07:002013-02-18T05:04:53.144-07:00This is so sad. I love the look and feel of the p...This is so sad. I love the look and feel of the place. Dave probably hit on the problem...if people can't get in and out easily with their vehicles it ain't gonna work. <br /><br />P.S. Watch out for developers from Florida. Some have been know to bring old Florida swamps with them to sell under another name! :-)Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123921266409714516.post-31136239544129498322013-02-18T04:39:01.697-07:002013-02-18T04:39:01.697-07:00This is close to our house, yet we rarely go here,...This is close to our house, yet we rarely go here, despite its architectural charm.<br /><br />I think that the problem is that it is rather closed to the street. If you drive by you can't see what is inside and you don't think of stopping. The parking is on the outside of the complex, so it is more of a walk. <br /><br />In contrast, a more traditional strip mall, the Hilton Village Shopping Center, just across the street does very well. You can drive in and quickly park near the store or restaurant you want to go to.<br /><br />Sadly, it appears that less creative commercial architecture does better than creative architectural gems.<br /><br />A residential complex would be a good reuse for the Borgata. An even better use would be to make it a new museum or arts complex. It has such charming public spaces, as you have shown.Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567583999945259422noreply@blogger.com