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Originally Posted by Boiseguy
I think a lot of salt lake's problem with density is due to the large city blocks which someone mentioned before. Developements need street access, and when looking at it all from above.. everything looks miles apart than it does in many other cities.. The large blocks also are not pedestrian friendly.. which makes for one or two (main street being one) where all the action is. One city block in salt lake city is equal to almost 4 city blocks in Portland or boise..
Salt Lake probably has one of the largest downtown's in the country in terms of land area....
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I see CCC as a development that will utilize the large blocks quite well in terms pedestrian traffic. Meaning that pedestrian access will extend into the middle of the block, therefore not creating any mid block dead zones and breaking down of the massive blocks that currently exist. I think if future developments have the same concept, the large blocks that exist will become benificial to the vibrancy of Downtown. Maybe even for the entire City. I can think of other means and uses for the large blocks being a benifit.
Any SLC people concur? Agree or dissagree?
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