Provo MSA Development Thread

[Atlas]

Originally Posted by Jbash

Ohh I see! Honestly, this project and millrace are pretty historic considering they are the first highrise (10 story) residential projects in Utah outside of SLC (95% sure). I think regardless of how they turn out they should be appreciated at the very least for that

True in the strict sense, I guess. Worth mentioning that the Bigelow Apartments in Ogden (historic conversion) is 12-stories and the 14-story Summit at the Cairns in Sandy is mixed-use (hotel and condos). Centennial towers in Sandy (still under review) is/was also slated to have a 10+ story residential tower.

[delts145]

I think both Provo and Ogden are way underdeveloped when it comes to residential towers in the downtown areas. Probably over the next few decades, Sandy's Cairns at best will develop into a Los Angeles/Century City type node. I don't think Sandy will ever realize the same vibe as Downtown Ogden or Provo's potential.

[Atlas]

New info and renderings for Mill Race:

MILL RACE AT PROVO STATION - PROVO, UTAH
689 UNITS | Ground floor retail
DEVELOPMENT/CONSTRUCTION

Mill Race at Provo Station is an exciting new project that will change the skyline of Provo. Located in the rapidly changing south downtown Provo district, residents commuting to work will love the easy access to the Front Runner station with a pedestrian bridge over the train tracks connecting the project and south downtown to the train station. Residents and business tenants alike will enjoy a top-notch amenities package. We plan to collaborate with the local artist community in creating art to beautify the site and honor the creative process happening at Mill Race and in the surrounding neighborhood.

[i-215]

Originally Posted by delts145

I think both Provo and Ogden are way underdeveloped when it comes to residential towers in the downtown areas. Probably over the next few decades, Sandy's Cairns at best will develop into a Los Angeles/Century City type node. I don't think Sandy will ever realize the same vibe as Downtown Ogden or Provo's potential.

It's the grid. Pedestrians need a network to walk around. Otherwise, it becomes a tall building with a big parking lot.

That's why San Bernardino feels like a "downtown" even though "The City" in Orange has a better skyline.

That's good news for Utah. Think of all the little central business districts that can urbanize into mini-downtowns! Midvale, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, old Magna, Bountiful, even Kaysville somewhat.

Other places like West Valley and Orem can, at best, turn into "The City."

[Paniolo Man]

Utah Lake islands plan 'unconstitutional' and legally unsound, official tells lawmakers

[Dallas Snob]

Any updates from Provo? This normally busy thread has been quiet for several weeks. Would enjoy seeing some updates from my old stomping grounds if anyone has the time!

[tygr]

@Dallas Snob

Just yesterday I saw they have demoed the Bill Harris Music Store. So, it looks like that project is getting underway. See Delts post for project details.

Nothing has happened on the student housing projects mentioned by i-215. There are still fences around the projects, but no progress.

[delts145]

Orem City Council gets first look at new city hall design

By Genelle Pugmire - | Sep 13, 2022 - Full Article @ https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2...gets-first-look-at-new-city-hall-design/

Renderings for the new Orem City Center were presented during the city council’s work session Tuesday.

While there is still tweaking to do before the final drawings, the architects are comfortable with the current direction of the plans.

The building of the new city center is scheduled to begin in spring 2023...

A rendering shows the new Orem City Hall facing east.
Courtesy Orem City

...The new building will be about 70,000 square feet, compared to the current city hall, which is about 48,000 square feet. According to Jamie Davidson, city manager, the current city hall is not a good use of space.

“The new one will be far more efficient,” Davidson said, adding that it is being built for growth and use in the decades to come as needed.

The ground floor of the west wing will house the city council, a community meeting room, the finance department, information technology, fitness and public services including the 311 center.

The two wings of the building are connected by an atrium style lobby that opens to the third floor. Visually, you can see through the building from south to north.

The second floor would house the fire department administration offices, emergency operations (which is currently in the public safety building) and development services.

The third floor would include the mayor and administration offices, human resources, city attorneys, the recorder’s office and code enforcement....

A rendering of the main entrance on the south side, or Center Street side, of the new Orem City Hall. The atrium looks through to the north plaza and Mount Timpanogos.
Courtesy Orem City

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[poodledoodledude]

Old bill Harris block is being demolished, but NOTHING is planned for it. There were TWO developers at different times that had planned on a large housing project but BOTH have fallen through. It’s not the fault of the city, but funding and making it profitable of sorts.

The first one was larger at about 10 stories. The second was smaller at about 7 stories— classic 5/2 design. But now that is scrapped.

Basically “they” tore down for safety instead of instantly replacing immediately.

I think we are 3-5 years out before we see anything happen.
It’s “the mix at rivers edge 2.0” all over again….

[poodledoodledude]

Blue sky on center and 100 east is also on hold by the developer. They tore down buildings for safety, but nothing concrete as far as groundbreaking for the 6 story residential/commercial project.

Again, we are probably 3 years away before we see any movement on that property.

[delts145]

Milken Institute - Best Performing Cities for 2022

Larger Metros - TOP TIER 1 CITIES

Provo–Orem, Utah, ranks first overall in the index of large cities for the second year in a row due to high rates of job growth, wage growth, and high-tech GDP growth. The metro area maintained its first-place rank in five-year job growth and five-year wage growth, dropped to ninth in one-year
wage growth, and improved from fourth to second in oneyear job growth. Provo also ranked highly in high-tech GDP concentration (13th). Dubbed the Silicon Slopes, Provo has a flourishing tech sector, attracting tech giants such as Oracle, Adobe, Vivint Smart Home, Qualtrics, and Amazon, and maintains a strong reputation for nurturing young startups. Attracted by the region’s relatively low cost of living, natural amenities, low tax rate, and local talent, West Coast investors and entrepreneurs have flocked to the city, helping drive the local tech scene. Provo is also home to Brigham Young University (BYU), which contributes both high-quality education and stable employment to the local economy, with around 30,000 students and more than 4,000 full-time employees. (27th) Local real estate is affordable compared to the large coastal cities, especially to the tech hub of Silicon Valley. However, Provo–Orem scores poorly on the affordability index (162nd). Home prices rose 5 percent from 2018 to 2019, the seventh consecutive year-over-year increase. (28th) Decreasing affordability may dampen the city’s attractiveness to new residents and investors, and hamper future growth.

Assets

҉ Provo has become well known as a hub
for technology startups due, in part, to a
business-friendly state government and a
highly educated local workforce.
҉ BYU provides ready access to a skilled
workforce.

Liabilities

҉ Decreasing housing affordability poses a
threat to livability and continued economic
growth; home sale prices increased in 2020
for the seventh consecutive year.29
҉ The city competes with neighboring metros
(including Salt Lake City and Ogden) for
investment and talent.

Ranking: Tier One Top 15 Metros

#1 Provo–Orem, UT

Austin–Round Rock, TX

Salt Lake City, UT

Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale, AZ

Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, FL

Seattle–Bellevue–Everett, WA
San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara, CA
Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers, AR–MO
Colorado Springs, CO
Dallas–Plano–Irving,
Durham–Chapel Hill,
Huntsville, AL
Ogden–Clearfield, UT
Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO
Boise City, ID

Ranking Breakdown: https://milkeninstitute.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Best-Performing%20Cities%20US%202022.pdf

NOTE: Logan and St. George were ranked #1 and #2 Tier 1 of the smaller metros

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[Paniolo Man]

KSL reports that DNR Forestry, Fire, and State Lands has officially killed the Utah Lake "restoration" project.

[Ironweed]

Thought that this may be of interest to some of you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZUWqGERQ80

[delts145]

Allegiant opens home base in Provo, announces nonstop flights to Nashville

By Genelle Pugmire - | Nov 16, 2022 - https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2...8Q4od4ReNMKdJMLoHi7OEY6BHDy83-L-4KwIZnV0

It has taken a few months of waiting, but Wednesday was a big day for Allegiant Travel Co. as it officially started its base of operations for Utah at the Provo Airport.

The event was capped with the announcement that beginning Feb. 15 Allegiant will offer nonstop service to Nashville, Tennessee.

If residents drove by the airport Tuesday at dusk, they would have seen three airplanes from Allegiant lined up at the gates and ready to start service. Allegiant has been serving Provo customers for more than a decade. In recent years, following the pandemic, it has added a number of flights out of Provo.

“Our customers in Provo have been asking for more travel options since we started serving the city in 2013,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s senior vice president of revenue and planning. “Making Provo a base opens the door for an expanded route map for area travelers to get to top-tier destinations like Nashville.”

One-way fares for the Nashville route are currently being offered starting at $59.

In April, Allegiant announced it would invest approximately $95 million to establish a four-aircraft base of operations, creating at least 157 new, high-wage jobs in the process.

With this new service to Nashville, Allegiant now offers 12 nonstop routes from Provo to cities such as Austin and Houston, Texas; St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida; Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona; and Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Orange County, California.

To date, Allegiant has flown more than 1.5 million passengers in and out of Provo, helping to make it the second busiest airport in Utah.

The route from Provo to Nashville will operate twice weekly. Flight days, times and fares can be found at Allegiant.com.

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[delts145]

Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the works at University Place -

By Genelle Pugmire, for the Daily Herald https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2...u3OfoEUwL4PI5A87kk-UqSjCs4DQl9YJ9uVVHnOg

Growth at the University Place campus in Orem is taking another leap in 2023. By fall of next year, the Courtyard by Marriott hotel will be completed and open to the public.

Located near where the old Utah Transit Authority bus terminal was, this hotel will bring numerous amenities with it, according to Guy Woodbury, senior vice president of Hospitality at the Woodbury Corporation.

According to Woodbury, the hotel will be five stories high and contain 140 rooms, with a goal to provide customers with Utah Valley’s notable mountain views.

“There is the Bistro Restaurant with American fair that serves breakfast and dinner. There will also be a Starbucks,” Woodbury said. The hotel will also offer a business center along with a 1,500-square-foot meeting space, a 420-square-foot board room and multiple collaboration areas.

“This is the hub of Utah County and the hotel adds another synergistic piece — a place to stay at the hub,” Woodbury said...

Area on the left is the business center and to the right is the Bistro at the Courtyard by Marriott at University Place. Courtesy Woodbury Corporation

...University Place was redesigned to keep relevant with modern changes and a place to live, work and play. Now, it will be designed for short stays, including for those coming to the area for sports and other events.

“This is going to be leisure and business with a broad swath of people coming to town. It will be the place for you to stay,” Guy Woodbury said.

University Place, once known as University Mall, first opened in 1973 and maintains its value for people in the area. “We hope to keep incredibly relevant as part of the community” he said.

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[i-215]

Any word on 9th and 9th? Everything was fenced off when I drove by in October, but no demolition.

[tygr]

Originally Posted by i-215

Any word on 9th and 9th? Everything was fenced off when I drove by in October, but no demolition.

It's all still fenced off and no activity except for some more vandalism.

[Paniolo Man]

Planning documents indicate that work on the structure should have started this week. The contractor claims it'll be finished in October.

[Paniolo Man]

Not great quality, I was in a hurry north for all my work stuff that just got cancelled.

Millrace at Provo Station







Provo Station Pedestrian Bridge





UVU Scott C. Keller Building

[delts145]

A rumor no longer – Target coming to Provo Towne Centre

Genelle Pugmire Reporting for the Daily Herald - Full Article @ https://www.heraldextra.com/business/loc...pW1hEDG6oCaTZApRLzmCUxEIs5pd0q95n8wWoIDA

As part of the ongoing conversion of the former Towne Center Mall into a major mixed-use center, The former Dillard's
Department Store, (which moved to the University mixed-use Center) is now being converted into a full-service Target.

The official word is out: A Target is coming to the Provo Towne Centre. For Brixton Capital, owner of the Towne Centre that means another milestone in the mall’s renovation.

The national retailer will occupy 135,000 square feet of the former Dillard’s building at the Towne Centre. Brixton Vice President of Development Justin Long said, “The lease with Target is an exciting first step toward the full transformation of Provo Towne Centre into a reimagined mixed-use center that meets the modern needs of the community.”

The new retail store will carry all of the well-known Target brands and merchandise seen at any other location as well as a large grocery section with a full pharmacy and more. All in all, it’s something residents of Provo have been excitedly waiting for...

...Substantial work has already happened on the inside, including seismic upgrades and heavy floor reinforcement. The space will be outfitted with a new, larger elevator.

The store itself will fill the entire top level of the building with the first level having 30,000 square feet of storage space. The outside will turn into the recognizable Target frontage with a reconfigured parking lot.

Brixton Capital will completely refurbish the structure and associated 12.5 acres of land.

While an opening date has not be confirmed, it is anticipated the store will open by the first quarter of 2024.

Brixton’s plans for the remainder of the 40-acre Provo Towne Centre include the addition of multifamily housing and other mixed uses to improve livability, shopping and community within Provo’s East Bay neighborhood.

Brixton’s Vice President of Leasing Eric Li noted, “We are in active discussions with other retailers and restaurants that wish to move to Provo Towne Centre and will be providing additional information in the coming months.” ...

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