Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 5

[Orlando]

Originally Posted by TheGeographer

On another note I was just in São Paulo for a week. The amount of high rise development was insane. Nothing extremely tall, just a lot of 15-30 story buildings. The downtown business core around the Google building was great to walk around and see. Definitely recommend visiting and checking it out if any of you get a chance

I just flew down there and checked it out, via Google Earth Pretty cool stuff in the area. Thanks for info.

[dakben]

Originally Posted by JTO

Random question, but I was just curious if anyone knew if the helipads on Wells Fargo are ever used??

Not regularly, no.

[T-Stan]

Originally Posted by JTO

Random question, but I was just curious if anyone knew if the helipads on Wells Fargo are ever used??

American Stores used them when it was their headquarters. 2News also used the helipad for their helicopter, when they still had one.

I don't think they are even used any more

[Katsumoto]

https://www.ksl.com/article/51131049...enter-district

Approved. Exciting times for downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America.

[Comrade]

KUTV used to use it when they had their 'Sky 2' Helicopter, which I don't believe they have anymore (due to costs I'm sure).

[dakben]

Originally Posted by Comrade

KUTV used to use it when they had their 'Sky 2' Helicopter, which I don't believe they have anymore (due to costs I'm sure).

When we need a helicopter IMMEDIATELY, we can have it land on the helipads at Wells Fargo still, but it's cheaper to go to the heliport in Woods Cross.

[MountainSkyline]

The Utah National Guard used the helipad for urban combat training "Desert Ice"
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https://ut.ng.mil/Photos/igphoto/2002134864/

[Orlando]

Originally Posted by Katsumoto

https://www.ksl.com/article/51131049...enter-district

Approved. Exciting times for downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America.

Woa! This guy is banned only after his first post? Why?

[wrendog]

Originally Posted by Orlando

Woa! This guy is banned only after his first post? Why?

My guess, and I know I'm going out on a limb here... That wasn't his first post.

[ThePriceWentUp]

Small Update: After 5 years of dirt, I'm noticing more and more early site work on the Edison Street lot (former Moda Luxe). I'm imagining construction will start properly in the coming weeks

Info on project

[taboubak]

I hope the street engagement for this property is great to make up for a squatty little 5 over 1 in such a great tower lot. If it is, it will still be a net positive for the city.

[MountainSkyline]

Thanks for the update"ThePriceWentUp"

That reedition of the Edison St looks like it belongs in Sugarhouse, Granary or South Salt Lake.... not in the middle of the CBD

[TheGeographer]

Originally Posted by Orlando

I just flew down there and checked it out, via Google Earth Pretty cool stuff in the area. Thanks for info.

Really cool stuff for sure! I’ve gotten lost for hours in cities flying around in google earth.

The new moda sux is quite unremarkable and underwhelming in terms of height for being near the heart of downtown. Only thing I like about it is the brick facade on the lower floor and possible street engagement.

The updated rendering of the Intermountain hospital on building salt lake is also underwhelming. Same height and a bunch of open space. There’s plenty of open space at the City Hall and Library a block away. Would like to see interesting and engaging buildings built on the Sears lot

[rockies]

Originally Posted by TheGeographer

The updated rendering of the Intermountain hospital on building salt lake is also underwhelming. Same height and a bunch of open space. There’s plenty of open space at the City Hall and Library a block away. Would like to see interesting and engaging buildings built on the Sears lot

Updated rendering?

[RC14]

Originally Posted by TheGeographer

Really cool stuff for sure! I’ve gotten lost for hours in cities flying around in google earth.

The new moda sux is quite unremarkable and underwhelming in terms of height for being near the heart of downtown. Only thing I like about it is the brick facade on the lower floor and possible street engagement.

The Edison block is one of my favorite parts of the city. It has potential to become a really cool arts district but we keep giving it underwhelming projects instead.

The updated rendering of the Intermountain hospital on building salt lake is also underwhelming. Same height and a bunch of open space. There’s plenty of open space at the City Hall and Library a block away. Would like to see interesting and engaging buildings built on the Sears lot

I think "open space" is one of those things that polls well and people reflexively ask for it without thinking about things like street engagement.

[TheGeographer]

Originally Posted by rockies

Updated rendering?

I misspoke. They are not renderings per se but more so visual concepts to address the concerns of the City. There’s giant open space in the concept that takes up half the block, and it appears to be similar height buildings, although it’s hard to tell. You can find those concepts in this article.

https://buildingsaltlake.com/salt-la...rban-hospital/

[TheGeographer]

Originally Posted by RC14

I think "open space" is one of those things that polls well and people reflexively ask for it without thinking about things like street engagement.

Exactly. Forgot to mention there’s another giant open space parking lot a block away next to court house station that may not get developed any time soon. SLC downtown has plenty of open space already with Galivans plaza, Library, City Hall, the LDS complex, and City Creek Mall. I think a little bit of open space at the Sears lot would be fine, but not half the block. That’s too much in my opinion when considering the open space we already have. Go for a hike up city creek or around the capital if one wants open space. They’re accessible and close to downtown. Let’s build up downtown not make it feel so “open” like it already does. Just my opinion though

[bob rulz]

I don't understand the purpose of IHC wanting to rezone that lot to D-1 if they're not taking advantage of the extra height. What other reason is there to use D-1 zoning?

Originally Posted by RC14

The Edison block is one of my favorite parts of the city. It has potential to become a really cool arts district but we keep giving it underwhelming projects instead.

Remember this is the project that the Planning Commission initially denied because it doesn't meet the new 100 foot minimum requirement. It was unfortunately successfully appealed by the developer because the city left in wording that gives exceptions to that minimum and the appeals officer agreed with the developer's argument.