These 2 stars come after partaking in the Grand Opening Festivities on both Thursday and Saturday. I couldn't believe that they scheduled the Grand Opening on a 1st Friday weekend first off; as that makes it look as though the organizers of the event lacked confidence in the attendance for this event. They rushed the grand opening (even though Thursdays samplings of local restaurant served up some tasty treats!) despite the fact that half of the complex and most of the venues are slate to open at a later date. I did like the stage in the street set up, it made me feel like i was in NYC at a street fair. A weird concept was having 7 bars and 1 food vendor on Saturday (WTF? I like to drink with the rest of them, but come on!) we tried to patronize the new burger spot, but the line was insane (and waiting 1 hour for a $15/person burger meal was not an option) I must say the best part about the City Scape project by Red Development is the use of the upstairs plaza. They created a lounge feel; outside. It has an urban feel to it (finally something in Phoenix feels urban!) The funniest part of the City Scape is the signage they have near the fountain pad; which states that you must shower before you enter the fountains and lists boils & open wounds while referring to those that should not enter the fountains, oh yeah if your incontinent you have a special rule written just for you! I'll be looking forward to free music every Friday though, I just hope they do something about the food situation, cuz a girls gotta eat! On Thursday I tasted Food Samples by: 1130 (AZ Center) - Chicken Alfredo=tasty, chicken cooked to perfection Vitamin T (City Scape/coming soon) - Steak taco with guacamole and a delicious salsa Phoenix Convention Center (Duh)- Delicious steak cubes (med rare thank you=thanks for the 3 cubes chef!) one with their salsa and 2 plain plus a delicious mini shrimp cocktail served in the most darling carved out little bamboo cups Cooperstown (Behind US Airways Arena on Jackson) - Spicy chicken Alfredo which was very tasty and cooked to perfection Hooters (AZ Center) - Mediocre hot wings served in a sweet spicy sauce Sam's Cafe (AZ Center) - Big & delicious crab cake served with crispy carrots and a delicious sauce plus the chef gave me several White Chocolate tamales YUMMY! I also had a delicious pumpkin pie ice cream, vanilla ice cream which had specs of vanilla, and a cotton candy ice cream which tasted rather deo! Sadly though only 1 of the restaurants from the City Scape (which wasn't even open) participated in the event. Which in my opinion was a rather big faux pas; because one little taste of delicious food isn't enough. As a business owner you should know that when people taste your food and like it; they are more likely to patronize your business right then and there! I'm looking forward to what is still to come of the City Scape, but I only hope that the marketing team takes a bigger look at what the city is really trying to accomplish with this space=added patrons of downtown Phoenix, not stealing the patrons of the 20+ year event the entire nation knows as 1st Friday. There are plenty other days and weekends to choose from for parties and celebrations of the Urban city Phoenix is trying to grow into. read more

I don't see what the problem is with CityScape and why it is getting so many negative reviews. I like it hear and I have found myself at CityScape almost every trip I take to the downtown area. My top CityScape places: Stand Up Live Copper Blues Five Guys Breakfast Club I haven't tried Arrogant Butcher yet, but I want to. The only place I didn't like was Vitamin T. That place was gross and dirty, overpriced, bland food, and just a total bummer. Also, the parking at CityScape is great. The prices are decent and the businesses will validate. It is close to US Airways Center and Chase Field. I'm done with Sliders as my pregame watering hole. Copper Blues is way way better for food and drinks! read more

Interesting but annoying trying to figure out how to get to the shops and restaurants. Is it just not designed very well or is it just me? I know I get disoriented easily, but when we asked the people who work there for help, they couldn't seem to figure it out either! Before that, my hubby was driving around and we kept passing by the $10 event basement parking. After the third time around, I was getting motion sickness, I told my hubby to just park the darned car! Down, down down the bowels of the garage floor we drove. The restaurant, Arrogant Butcher, we were looking for had no entrance from the inner main courtyard, which could easily had been one. Noooo, it would have been too convenient! The Stand Up Live line wrapped around half the length of the courtyard for at least an hour. We had to cut through people several times in order to get into the shops. Who the heck designed this? Coming from SE Valley and with the high cost of gas...I'll pass. (pun intended) read more

Ice Rink: Failure on so many levels... Just say no to hype for subpar attractions! read more

I enjoy the Cityscape area. Plenty or restaurants and parking. Parking is free for 2 hours if you get it validated. And it is only 2 bucks an hour after that. They also offer some shops and I really enjoyed the Christmas tree lighting and ice skating. Where else in Arizona are you going to ice skate outside, in front of a Christmas tree, and its 80 degrees outside? The ice ring is right on Central Ave. and you can still go and enjoy it till Jan. 5th. How cool is that? Pretty cool NRG covers the energy cost to keep the ice frozen so we can do some ice skating and enjoy Christmas in Arizona weather. I hope Cityscape continues to thrive and the restaurants and shops continue to expand. So far they have been doing well. I have visited Charming Charlies, Stand Up Live, Lucky Strike, The Strand, and Tilted Kilt. All great places and all within walking distance. Go check it out. read more

Cityscape is breathing life into downtown Phx. Located on top of Patriot Park, and right off of the lightrail, Cityscape has a ton of food options, some shopping, and some good entertainment options. They boost the downtown version of The Breakfast Club, as well as Arrogant Butcher, Tilted Kilt, Fuego Tacos, and a Five Guys. In the mood for drinks? Theres Copper Blues that has over 60 beers on tap, and the new Gypsy bar on the west side. Shopping? Cityscape houses the downtown Charming Charlies location (2 floors) as well as an Urban Outfitters. Theres also a CVS for anything you may need. There are frequently bands at Copper Blues, theres always something funny going on at Stand Up Live, and you can also bowl a few frames at the local Lucky Strike. They also have a calender of special events located on their website and Facebook page. This is definitely a place to visit if youre staying downtown. read more

Validated parking for one hour and I got charged on the way out anyhow. Help desk came up with every excuse not to help. Avoid parking there if possible. read more

CityScape is a joke ! The only reason why I go is because of the comedy shows. The CVS pharmacy even closes at 9PM ! Are you kidding me ? What's the point of being downtown if you are not going to be open late ? CityScape is a joke but at least it does offer some entertainment that Downtown Phoenix has been lacking. read more

Updated experience as we now live in the Cityscape Residences above the Hotel Palomar. We love stepping outside right into the middle of our city. We sold one car and ride our bikes, hop on the lightrail or walk to wherever we are going. read more

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Eek, bad review city up in here! I actually think CityScape is a good step in the right direction. I've worked in downtown Phoenix for nearly ten years, and it's finally starting to show a pulse, thanks in a big way to CityScape and the latest outpost of ASU. Every restaurant in CS is packed during lunch hour. Seeing people down here during "happy" hours? Unheard of until now. CS houses several dining and shopping options, and it's extremely nice to have all of them at my disposal during working hours. Previously I'd have to drive to Tempe or Arcadia to enjoy good food and good shopping options in the same place. I no longer live in the area so I'm not sure what happens after dark, but I wish this complex nothing but the best! read more

Ryan B. at cityscape's security desk was the most helpful and sweetest! We were looking for a specific low key bar and sought out cityscape security being best and safest for two women to inquire. As soon as I walked in he greeted me and asked if I needed help. After making my inquiry, he was quick to offer directions and offer the quickest safest route. Ryan B. with trident security was the best and so kind! read more

I can see both sides of the argument. Downtown needs to appeal to both parties...both parties being the downtown dwellers and the commuters. The DD's want all independent coffee shops, bakeries, markets, boutiques, restaurants. The Big C's (suburbanites) need to be drawn in by familiarity (i.e. CVS, UO, Star$). I have yet to make a definite decision about cityscape being good or evil, except for the fact that at least Phoenix is putting it's focus on downtown aside from JUST First Friday's to appeal to the people who don't come down here. Now if a Chili's goes in, I'm moving again, but for now I think there should be no argument of CS being "good or evil", but rather a CHANGE, which is really the direction we all should be happy about. In other news: An ice rink? ...really?! read more

Cityscape does a great job keeping the premises clean and free of trash. They put out nice decorations for Christmas and it helps get downtown Phoenix into the holiday spirit. The ice skating rink is ridiculous. It is a small ice skating rink in the middle of the desert. They close down Central Avenue and build a skating rink. Stupid. But, if this is your kind if thing, the lunch skate is $6 from 11am-1pm. The night price is around $15 but it includes your skates. The restaurants are a great to grab lunch or dinner. Cityscape has been great for downtown Phoenix. It brings in people and gives them something to do. read more

One star. Because there is no 1/2 star. Cityscape was built in times when anything is possible and great developments are being built- SOMEWHERE ELSE. I don't know who is the architect and I don't want to know. I would suggest the person looks for a different occupation and stop practice architecture before more harm is being done in other cities. If the investor asked students of architecture - or even culinary students - to create a downtown space- the results would be much better. There is no design. There is no interesting use of building materials. There is no landscape architecture. It is SAD. I predict that it will be torn down within 10 years. So far all my predictions came true. read more

Happy for Downtown Phoenix- still they need to make sure they can keep their stores/dining spots open. We have already seen some come and go. We live just 2 miles away and the only advertising we got was for the Chipotle. Come on - If you are going to make it downtown you have to get to the residences as well the corporate business. Hoping to see a Target or TJs added to the mix. So Good Luck and here's to making it better! read more

Definitely a cute shopping and dining area for a tourist like me! Several choices from doughnuts to sushi and they even have a CVS if you forgot your toothbrush or just need some wine, lol! read more

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My review will focus mainly on CityScape Holiday / Ice skating season ;) I visited there yesterday and had a blast- even though I didn't skate. But, I got to meet Santa and milled about the rink and enjoyed the bee-you-tee-ful decors with the animated lights and (loud) music. I actually was there for the first time on opening tree-lighting day back in 2013 and met only Santa and didn't have the opportunity to hang around due to time constraints. So, I visited again for this year to really soak up the entire event mid-afternoon-to-evening and to take great photos. I had a blast just hanging around, and everyone there was in a gay holiday mood and many dressed up in holiday attire (as did I). Security was there but wasn't needed ;) Add to the appeal are the tall buildings / skyscrapers backdrop, and I felt like I was visiting NYC Central Park's little sister based in Phoenix in a milder climate. I like that the event spreads out to a few weekends more instead of squeezing it into one-day so it doesn't get so crowded. Yesterday had a great number of visitors with plenty of room all over without brushing past one another. It's a free event, and it costs $15 for adults to ice-skate with skate rental included, with discounts for military/seniors/older children and free for little ones (just search around for discounts offered- Nutcracker Ballet offed a promo last year, when I attended the Ballet). The sponsors and skate rentals support the event. They did a great job setting it up, it makes me proud. Oh, an added bonus: it's right by the Light Rail stops ;) The lot used to be Patriots Square Park (and likely a so-so area then) until the city fixed it up several years ago by adding baby fountains (that you can play in) and stores/restaurants as well as hosting various entertainments- and pretty much molding the corners into a movie lot ;) It is not a "mall" but just some reliable places to visit year-round if you work/live downtown. I highly recommend supporting this annual event, especially since you can ice-skate outdoors like the real thing, (yes, the ice was real) rather than when it used to be inside some old ugly malls where it felt pretty fake. I hope I can be able to skate next time around- I am more of a Roller Girl (who loves winter) ;) Thanks for the fun and meet you there again another year! read more

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I frequent cityscape almost daily and their parking often has issues. This morning leaving the gym with a validated ticket, their machine had a malfunction and would not work. I pushed the button to call for assistance but had no response. After 15 minutes of waiting I had no choice but to push lost ticket and pay the $28 fee even though I had a validated ticket that provides free parking. Especially considering I was there for 45 minutes and my validation was for 3 hours. read more

near a light rail stop yay! has some cool stores, charming charlie, urban outfitters, and great restaurant chloe's! Plus lucky strike. Places validate parking but i went over 1 min and got charged $2 complete joke! I also parking on a sunday and was told it was free parking def not and paid a whopping $12 on a sunday complete. I agree with Jon don't pay the $12 just re-get a parking ticket!! thanks for the tip jon! read more

Great place to visit and shop around. There's lots of great places to see, shop, eat or play. During the holidays the ice rink and large tree makes it very festive. Something that you wouldn't expect to see in Phoenix. read more

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The CityScape Parking at 1 E Washington is pumped full of fake scents. Garage employee told me the air freshener machines were on and blowing at full blast. Security told me that Red Development (602-772-3900) installed machines to pump fragrance through the parking garage to cover up the grease trap. I asked if they could reduce it, modify it or turn it off. They said that is what they are allowed to do. Unfortunately they may not know it but fake scents are not healthy, and can even be harmful. read more

I'll preface this review by saying that we'll be opening the new Stand Up Live Comedy Theater at Cityscape at the end of April so we're hoping that we bring a new excitement to the project (Chelsea Latey fave Jo Koy, Jay Mohr, Rodney Carrington, Mitch Fatel, Frank Caliendo, Ralphie May and Pablo Francisco in May and June alone). We're also opening up a rock lounge next door called Copper Blues with over 60 beers on tap and a stage bar featuring the hottest bands and DJs, plus a delicious menu created from our stone hearth oven. So think of Cityscape as a 4 month pregnant woman who will end up giving birth to sextuplets. And it will keep growing and growing over the next few months. Keep an open mind and make sure to eat at the Arrogant Butcher which is delicious! And Vitamin T is a great lunch spot for a beer and some tacos. Hope to see you soon! read more

DO NOT PARK HERE!!!!! They are massively understaffed to get people out of the parking lot. It will probably take 1 to 1 1/2 hours for us to get out of this lot. read more

I kept hearing about CityScape and how nice it is. While it is nice, there is a Serious lack of upscale stores and restaurants. There is a Bar / Restaurant, and there are many other restaurants in the immediate area, but within CityScape itself there is not much offered. I like the idea for downtown, it just needs more work at this point. If you are in the area, I would recommend not eating at CityScape and heading over to Harumi Sushi instead. read more

I was out tonight taking some pictures, as it is a hobby of mine and was ran out of CityScape by one of their rent a cops. She told me that I could come back during business hours to fill out a form. I was just set up on the walkway over Central taking long exposure shots of the traffic. You know, really causing a ruckus. Doubt I'll be back for anything now. read more

Wow - this place is lame and trust me when I say I was one of those people who wanted to believe they finally got it right this time with downtown development. Last night we left a show at the Orpheum around 10:30 and thought, "Hey, let's walk over to Cityscape and grab something to eat." We walked around and ... nothing. The only thing open was Lucky Strike Lanes and I'm sure it's fine but not what we were looking for. I even asked a security guard if anything was open and he said not this time of night, except for Lucky Strike Lanes. He pointed me to the Hard Rock Cafe. Seriously? This is the 5th largest city in the country, on a Friday night at 10:30 and it was a ghost town. Many people have already pointed out the major flaws - this is a mall in the middle of the city, from Washington it's like a cement fortress, etc. But, I have to say, even from the inside it's terrible. I've walked around the place and thought, there's no there there. Where is all this stuff? I've seen Vitamin T from the street, but you'd never know where it was if you stood inside this place. I feel really bad saying this but it will probably work as a lunchtime food court for office workers during the months when you can comfortably walk around at noon. They'll probably bring in a Sbarro's pizza, Panda Express, a nail salon, etc and after 2 years it will be another Arizona Center. I hope I'm wrong. read more

I'm hopeful. As more retailers and restaurants open this area has great potential. I live and work downtown and have already found the CVS very convenient and I have found a few great items at some of the clothing stores here. I can see it earning an extra star from me once more eateries open. read more

Let me start by saying that I think trying to get downtown going is a great thing. I live down here but I hate how spread out this city is. True downtown is walkable and the light rail helps but much of the best venues are spread out around the outskirts. Cityscape to me looks like a medical office park. In a city (well, the general area) with so much innovative and/or very pleasant design, this is a dud. I predict a full face lift of this property within five years which is sad for something at this cost level. Not inviting and not something that was well thought out. It comes off like something that got caught up in red tape and the left hand wasn't working with the right hand. Nothing is here yet that you can't get elsewhere with free parking and lower sales tax rates. Perhaps the new restaurants will make it worth going to. A note on the ice skating. The website says it can accommodate 75-100 skaters. I would estimate the rink is 50x50 at most (most likely 40x40), so that would not be a comfortable time on the ice if they were at "capacity." Aside from that, they didn't have skates smaller than kids size 9 so our daughter got all excited and couldn't skate. I tried calling ahead of time but it just has a recording and says to check the website. What is the point of even having the number? It was just another thing that wasn't well thought out or executed about CityScape. read more

I used to work for an engineering firm that did A LOT of work on pre-construction and during construction of this development. I think I personally spent about 3 months during 2007 just on this project. I feel like it is worth mentioning that the firm I worked for is locally owned and employs about 50 people. All of whom live, work, play and pay taxes in the valley. The work we did was only a small fraction of the work that takes place in a development of this size. In the portion I worked on, we hired 3 local subcontractors. Each of those businesses were locally owned and employed people who live in the Valley. Our work didn't include the architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, etc who also worked on this project. I don't think it accurate to say that any tax incentive the developer received was "free money". Building this thing wasn't cheap or easy. I understand the complaints that businesses that located here could have located to buildings that had already been constructed in the area. This is true but the fact remains that those businesses weren't located here. Despite acres of empty rental space those businesses weren't located downtown. Also, the footprint that the development stands on was used since the mid 1980's as a surface parking lot and "park". I say "park" because it was more or less a concrete bunker, with few trees and no grass built over an underground parking garage. Known less as a place to picnic than a place to be harassed by panhandlers. I can't imagine a surface parking lot and underutilized, poorly desigened concrete block are going to be missed. If you do miss them go visit one of many surface lots just north of this corner and Margaret Hance Park to be harassed by panhandlers. With all that said, through a pre-construction archaelogical survey, the archaeologists determined that the corner was inhabited by some of Phoenix's earliest settlers. A few artifacts were found, reachered and now are in the Pueblo Grande Museum. The thing is built. I think it is a nice additin to downtown and has brought in a number of businesses who will fit well an easy accessible central location. Its not perfect, but I think it serves as a much needed improvement to copper square. read more

It may not be all I hoped, but having worked in downtown for 12 years, I am so happy for the CVS, Arrogant Butcher and Par Exsalonce in close proximity to my office that I am willing to have patience and give it time. I am hopeful, and I think (okay, hope) the one star reviews are a little unfair at this point. There are some businesses worth checking out! read more

Great variety of things to do here, my favorite would probably have to be "Lucky Strike." They also have a few places to shop, like "Urban Outfitters." And they have a handful of food options! read more

Cool concept. Hopefully it invigorates Downtown Phoenix nightlife.

Restaurants are nice to have near downtown. Its a nice complex, but be aware of their parking. Not all tenants actually validate as it turns out, unlike what is clearly stated on their website. Very misleading! Luckily I had a few dollars that day when I visited one of their restaurants, or I guess I would be stuck there. After speaking with the building office staff, it turns out it's up to the tenants if they validate parking. I'll just go back to parking on the street, its cheaper. read more

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If you're from the Midwest, the ice skating rink size may not impress you, but ice skating in t-shirt and shorts sure is fun :-)

The decor is cute but the staff handling orders are not up to par. I went there 3 days in a row and got orders to go and everytime something was either missing or simply the wrong food. The operations leave a lot to be desire and they need to improve on it. Not giving the customer what they want is a sign of failure in my eyes. They need to get it together. Furthermore, the staff is extremely rude. They did not even apologize even after I took the wrong item back. They need to attend customer service and logistics 101 read more

The surrounding business and the overall area literally blew me away. I love love love it. This area is kept clean with lots of things to do. I enjoyes my time so much and will be spending more of my outings here. read more

Coming from LA, CityScape left me wanting something a little more, BUT it is getting better. You have the sports bars, neighborhood bars, sports events, comedy club, but unless there is an actual sporting event downtown, the CityScape area thins out after happy hour. I have hope. read more

I have been to cityscape many times. From the mardi gras to the ice skating in December. And I loved every moment of it. The city has done good building this was a great investment on there part, and I know this it can only get better from here. read more

Beautiful center. I also love Urban Outfitter, Gold's Gym and Hotel Palomar being part of the center. I'll definitely be back soon!

City Scape has a lot to offer. There's Stand Up Live, Copper Blues, Lucky Strike Bowling, Chipotle and CVS. There is also a parking garage located right beneath it. If you are going to Stand Up Live, bring your parking ticket with you and they will validate it at the door. That's awesome. read more