Sedona Main Street Program proudly
nominates the Sun Building as the AZMS Best
New Building Project. This new construction is in-fill development which
made a significant impact on our District.
In just over one year’s time, the Sun
Building transformed an entirely weed filled lot on the corner of
Jordan Road and Apple Avenue into a
beautiful Sedona landmark. Its’ design and color blend with both the
surrounding built and natural environments; its’ placement enhances the
corner site; parking is located in the rear of the building,
well-maintained landscaping is lush; and all building utilities are
well-screened. The context-sensitive design and aesthetic appeal of the
Sun Building is only a portion of it’s’ benefits.
The construction went the extra
distance beyond its’ own footprint, to install public sidewalks on both
street frontages. This private investment created a pedestrian
connection to existing City sidewalk on Jordan and added sidewalk to a
major portion of Apple with the vision of future connection with the
Uptown Enhancement Project or neighboring development.
The Sun Building came to life as “The
Healing Family Center.” Its’ use is multi-faceted, multi-functional,
and multi-generational. The BR Clinic is a whole health clinic
integrating western medicine, oriental medicine and mind-body training.
The Healing Family Information
Center is a large open space and comfortable haven for both residents and
tourists with information on Sedona and their health, including
health-related books, music and DVDs. Their new “Sun Boutique” offers
innovative products appealing to all six senses, as well as spa
treatments. A second floor provides a large “training room”, used for
both Brain Respiration Exercise classes and workshops/lectures. As of
this June, they have integrated the
Body & Brain Yoga Center, formerly located in
West Sedona, with its’ seventy members.
Partnerships created/enhanced:
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Sun Boutique purchases
apparel products from apparel retailers in District
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Donations to non-profits,
consciously including those that are Sedona Main Street Program members
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Hosted Jordan Road
business networking meeting
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Hosted Sedona Chamber
Mixer; Offers free consultations to Chamber members
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Provided free Korean
Drumming Performance & Tai Chi exhibition at SMSP Safe & Fun Trick or
Treat, enhancing annual event; partnered with SMS property
owner/merchant for “Main Street” site;
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Provided parking lot/site
use for SMSP St. Patrick’s Day Festival, enabling expansion of
event/venue
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Healing Family
Center hosted Holiday Party with entertainment and free gifts for community
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Display art work of local
artists; featured art by gallery owner on Jordan Road
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Offers complimentary
meeting space for community organizations and fellow merchants
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Information center and
complimentary translation services for Korean & Japanese visitors
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Presents complimentary
events highlighting traditional Korean music, dance and martial arts
Economic impacts:
Project investment of $
1.5 million
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Private investment in
public infrastructure (sidewalks)
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Fifteen new jobs created
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Additional sales tax
revenues generated
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Increased District’s
retail mix
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Enhanced District’s
cultural diversity in activities, services, employment and patrons
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Improved
inclusiveness with multi-generational and multi-cultural appeal in
products and services
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Seventy-member
Body & Brain Yoga
Center moved into Sun Building (from former
satellite location in West Sedona), thereby increasing resident
visitation/patronage/revenue generation in SMS District
