Preservation has its rewards, headaches for metro Phoenix developers
[Source: Jan Buchholz, Phoenix Business Journal] — Historic preservation isn’t advised for the penny-pincher or the faint of heart. It’s a particularly difficult practice in the rugged terrain of real estate development. Yet for some, it is the most satisfying work they do. “(Historic preservation projects) are a lot of fun and are very rewarding,” said Stu Siefer, a Tempe architect, who is one of the Valley’s foremost experts on historic preservation. ”They can be very challenging. And I have seen a lot of nightmares when unforeseen costs have come into play.”
Fortunately, Siefer is both a developer and architect who can plan and analyze projects with a more precise perspective. Plus, he knows the territory well, having been involved in the Valley scene for decades. [Note: To read the full article, click here.]
