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Last month we talked about “Gangplank looking to move downtown“. We have been actively pursuing a move since June 2009. We knew that we wanted to be more involved in the creating of a new economy.
To accomplish this we need to be in a city that wants and values the same things we do. We have been really happy with Chandler and over the last three months have really started to get involved with their downtown. It became clear very quickly that they embody the same spirit as Gangplank when it comes to their civic planning and downtown. The business owners, landlords, developers, council and staff all are rowing in the same direction and striving to be the leader in technology of the Phoenix-Tucson mega region over the next 20 years. They have shown they want to be the place “Where the creative class grows up”.
They had four initiatives in place that we felt were necessary to pass before we could consider them as a viable option. These initiatives were important for a number of reasons. First and foremost their adoption meant they were serious about becoming a creative class city and committed to technology. Secondly, it would prove that they had the ability to work together to make an impact in their city.
Last week was the approval of #1 and in good faith was enough to solidify for us that the City of Chandler has the right mix and a commitment to the creative class. We have engaged with land developers Desert Viking and Peter Sciacca on developing a 15,000sqft facility in the historic Thomas Building in downtown. We will have more information as the negotiations progress and as things get underway. We are excited to become immersed in the community and really get involved on a much deeper level. Things are already underway that are making a major impact for both Chandler and Gangplank including new developments with Gangplank Junior.
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December 15th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
This is awesome! Can’t wait!
December 15th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
WOOT! Glad to see things are progressing well with your move! Seriously hope to be a part of Gangplank for years to come. Thanks for providing us with such awesome spaces to collaborate, work and be creative.
December 15th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Very exciting news!!!
December 15th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
This is awesome — can’t wait!
December 15th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Can you help me to understand what “Where the creative class grows up” means to you and how this aligns with Gangplank’s initiatives?
December 15th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I’ve been spending a lot more time in downtown Chandler lately, and I can’t tell you how I excited I am about this. Not because it’s more convenient for me (it’s actually going to be a bit more of a drive), but because the city really does get what Gangplank is all about.
The culture of the business owners downtown feels a lot like a natural extension of what we’ve been doing at Gangplank.
Chandler is on the road to becoming a seriously amazing city. I can’t wait to start working down there.
December 15th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Oh, I should mention that this new location puts Gangplank within easy walking distance of a *ton* of great restaurants. I can be a pedestrian again!
December 15th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Fantastic!
December 15th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Looks awesome! Can’t wait to see more of it.
There are a lot of really cool other wins that go along with this move, I’m really excited for what is to come.
Not to mention that there is an awesome brewery, wine bar and tea bar down there
December 15th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Nice.. hope it all works for everyone to make some money and get things accomplished.
December 15th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I’m really happy for a better building and surroundings, and I’m sure it’ll be better than the current arrangement, but I don’t think a bus connection to light rail counts as being a major player in the megalopolis. The cities that actually have passenger rail would be major players– those who run a bus to the nearest station are secondary players as far as transit is concerned.
December 16th, 2009 at 2:23 am
Although I agree with Will on the bus to the light rail idea but I am glad to see Gangplank on the east side instead of Phoenix. I also agree that Chandler “gets it” when it comes to Gangplanks plans the new place looks great!
December 16th, 2009 at 9:04 am
well, it’s no AJ..
but this looks cool!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Wow, that is awesome! Love the exposed wooden trusses – look sooo cool. And the proximity to other neat stuff sounds killer.
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Congrats on the changes. Exciting to see this concept continue to expand and become more embedded here in AZ.
Michael Abrams
@mikeabrams
January 12th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Who is going to clean the trusses? Will the old pirate janitor make the move as well?
@acmephoto
January 18th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
chandler? a great city? wait a second….lol.