Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 5

[Atlas]

Originally Posted by DCRes

I thought I heard that Lee's closed a while back, can anyone confirm?

The Lee's on 4th West closed and then reopened. There's also The Store and Harmons downtown, and Caputo's if you're feeling more spendy.

A grocery store at The West Quarter would fill the gap between these nicely. Here's hoping we see some movement on that and the SEG tower projects soon. Maybe they're holding out for lower interest rates?

[rockies]

My guesses for current downtown grocery stores:

Small:
Jade Market
Market on Main Street
Caputo's

Medium:
The Store (Gateway)
Lee's (4th West)

Large:
Harmons

I wonder if the grocery stores are a leading draw to Sugarhouse from the downtown core... I remember having a smith's, a Macey's, a Whole Foods, Target, another smith's, plus a bunch of small convenience and specialty grocery stores within walking distance when I lived in Central City/Sugarhouse lol - now there are even more

Also, I would agree that rates are probably the single biggest thing generally affecting downtown projects rn, or at least the fact everyone is expecting them to come down in the not too distant future. I am excited to see what changes the WQ will make in connection with SEG/convention center remodel

[bob rulz]

Originally Posted by rockies

I wonder if the grocery stores are a leading draw to Sugarhouse from the downtown core... I remember having a smith's, a Macey's, a Whole Foods, Target, another smith's, plus a bunch of small convenience and specialty grocery stores within walking distance when I lived in Central City/Sugarhouse lol - now there are even more

400 South has Trader Joes and Smiths. 200 South has Sprouts. Trolley Square has Whole Foods. Then there's Target and Walmart on 300 West. Between those and the 9th & 9th and Avenues Smiths, and City Creek and Emigration Harmons, I don't think a lot of people go from downtown to Sugarhouse to go grocery shopping as there's many closer options, and pretty much all the same ones too.

[RC14]

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There is also the North Temple Rancho Market and the 600 North Smiths in Rose Park, which would be closer then Sugar House.

[locolife]

A clear sign that things are extremely slow. Grocery store talk is all we got... Damn. Not knocking it, just miss the days of new development news occurring basically every day.

[bob rulz]

There's still a lot of mid-rise apartment construction happening, it's just that no new major projects have broken ground. I think the talk relating to the apartment projects has just slowed down because 1) a lot of our regular users have left or become much less active in the last few years and 2) it's not as exciting to talk about these developments as it used to be, considering it's just the new normal. But there are things happening. One of the more exciting ones to me is the Silos project next to the Post district.

[Atlas]

There's a lot of under construction mid-rise stuff but very few new projects right now. I think we can still expect some news from the SEG/convention/WQ area soon, but otherwise it seems like most developers are holding their cards waiting for an interest rate cut to make their projects pencil.

[rockies]

I meant moreso as a place to live for walkable grocery stores, like CBD vs downtown Sugarhouse. Sugarhouse has a lot more options within walking distance of where people live. Of course, anything within SLC proper is at least within driving distance of each other and a lot of the same anyway

We need some photo updates. I wish I grabbed some of the Montaire development/24hr fitness sites near fairmont park when I was over there. Sugarhouse is looking so much more urban with these new additions + Sugar Alley.

Some random ones I found online that have recently finished:

Aperture Apts - 210 W 300 S (already grafitti'd!)



Placemakr 'apartment hotel' - 241 W 400 S


Liberty Duet - 357 E 500 S


Platform 1500 - 1512 S 300 W


One Burton - 1 W Burton Ave, SSL

[MountainSkyline]

Bleachers stay: The first-base side bleachers at the south end of the Smith's Ballpark parcel would remain, as that portion of the stadium still has "good bones" structurally. It would provide about 3,700 seats next to a 240-by-165-foot multi-use field. The whole space could hold up to about 9,200 people for festivals, concerts or other events, while also offering residents a park space when there aren't events.
Housing: Other parts of the stadium and its parking lot would be demolished, leaving a mixture of housing types to be considered. The plan calls for about 460 multi-family and senior housing units, which would be rented apartments or condominiums for sale.
Economy and parking: A 125-room hotel and 75,000 square feet in new retail space are also being considered. Shared parking garages would also be blended into the spaces, adding nearly 1,000 stalls.
Civic buildings: A new fire station and library are planned for the "civic edge" closer to Main Street and 1300 South.
Connection: A new walkway network between the buildings and fields to improve connectivity.
Open space: A section of the three creeks that run underneath the stadium parking lot would also be "daylighted," bringing them back as a linear park at the north end of the project area.
Entertainment: A "festival street" along West Temple would allow for street events in the neighborhood.

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https://www.ksl.com/article/51338276...iths-ballpark-

[mstar]

I like what I see so far on the Ballpark redevelopment. I hope leaving the west grand stands may lead to some good out door concerts. This will be a much better location than the Usana Amphitheater out west in Magna.

[RC14]

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I like it. Lets built it!

[locolife]

Originally Posted by mstar

I like what I see so far on the Ballpark redevelopment. I hope leaving the west grand stands may lead to some good out door concerts. This will be a much better location than the Usana Amphitheater out west in Magna.

No doubt. Here in Phoenix, there is an east side outdoor Amphitheater that holds around 5K, while the bigger, USANA size one is way out on the west side. I always prefer the east side venue any time it's possible, it won't get the same caliber shows but it's such a better experience. Something in that 5-10K range at the ballpark location would be great, it won't draw shows looking for crowds at 20K plus bit it would be a great spot for mid-size outdoor options.

But if they build housing all around it not sure that's likely to happen.

[Comrade]

Originally Posted by mstar

I like what I see so far on the Ballpark redevelopment. I hope leaving the west grand stands may lead to some good out door concerts. This will be a much better location than the Usana Amphitheater out west in Magna.

WVC but it's probably not going to be big enough for major concerts.

[TheGeographer]

The west side of Main Street between Keys on Main and the Market businesses is a huge eye sore. A bunch of empty abandoned buildings. Does anyone know by the west side of Main Street downtown is so vacant (other than demolishing the old theatre) compared to the east side that is less vacant.

[Ironweed]

Originally Posted by TheGeographer

The west side of Main Street between Keys on Main and the Market businesses is a huge eye sore. A bunch of empty abandoned buildings. Does anyone know by the west side of Main Street downtown is so vacant (other than demolishing the old theatre) compared to the east side that is less vacant.

Agreed. Needs major investment.

[msbutah]

It's another one of Internet Properties holdings. They kicked all the businesses out right before COVID happened hoping to jack up the rents with a new slate of tenants. Then the pandemic happened which derailed that. And as per usual, instead of IP lowering rents and taking care of their properties, it's abandoned and empty. I wish the city would start charging a fee to squat on vacant properties to force them to either rent them at a competitive rate or unload them.

[Comrade]

It's a shame too because that used to be the most active part of Main beyond the malls - it was also the part of Main that felt like an actual urban center.

I took these years ago (at least 15 years ago - probably closer to 20):





And today:

[ChtízoSLC]

The David Keith Building (Keys on Main) is currently for sale for $6.85M per CoStar.

[meman]

Does anyone on this thread know what is being built in place of the Utah Woolen Mills building? Hopefully a nice high-rise.

I hope it doesnt just become another weed filled ugly hole like the Carleton Hotel site and the Main Street Aparatments hole.

[TheGeographer]

Originally Posted by msbutah

It's another one of Internet Properties holdings. They kicked all the businesses out right before COVID happened hoping to jack up the rents with a new slate of tenants. Then the pandemic happened which derailed that. And as per usual, instead of IP lowering rents and taking care of their properties, it's abandoned and empty. I wish the city would start charging a fee to squat on vacant properties to force them to either rent them at a competitive rate or unload them.

Thanks for the info. It makes sense now why those properties are sitting empty. I agree the city needs to step in and force them to lower the rent price or sell the properties. So much wasted space