Salt Lake MSA Development Thread

[MountainSkyline]

Originally Posted by Comrade

It likely won't. Suburban Salt Lake has to have one of the most aggressive NIMBY populations out there.

Sandy is a great example of this. They have taken a massive step back over the years. Remember when leaders were advocating for high-rises and building out a dense core?

Yeah - not anymore.

The best hope for anything substantive height-wise outside of downtown remains the Granary District (if you don't include it as downtown), the Power District and SugarHouse. Outside Salt Lake City proper, I could see Millcreek (tho they're limited in land) or Holladay ... maybe West Valley (and I have little hope for the prison site out in Draper having anything remotely 'tall').

I think we will see more mid-rises and high-rises go up throughout the metro in the next decade. The valleys are full, and the demand will go up.

South Salt Lake- will need to densify first but I can see them build high-rises in the near future.

Murray- is primed for a high-rises, it'll continue to densify with mid-rises
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Sandy- is also ready and has been trying to get a high-rise for years now, I bet it will get one soon and it'll open the doors for more.
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Draper- The Point will have numerous mid-rises and maybe a couple high-rises in the mix.
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Lehi- will densify and see more mid-rise residential infill and maybe even a few high-rise condos.
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American Fork- has multiple 9 story mid-rises planned for their station
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Pleasant Grove- Is currently building multiple mid-rises and with due time it'll get more.
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Vineyard, Utah City- Multiple high-rises and dozens of mid-rises
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[Comrade]

That Sandy high-rise proposal is over ten years old. It's not happening.

The Murray one you list out was from a concept from six years ago. Here's an updated concept from earlier this year with a lot of low-rise development and new townhouses by Lotus that appear to be going into that area.

I could see South Salt Lake emerging as it pins its successes to SugarHouse. But it seems like they're constantly thinking big and delivering less than expected. We'll see.

The Point clearly is going to be mostly filled with low-rise and mid-rise buildings. I would be surprised if there's any decent height to it as every new conceptual rendering seems to lean heavily into less height.

As for Utah County, I couldn't tell you anything about it. I don't pay enough attention to what happens in Utah County to get a feel for their politics and whether they're open to height.

This is about the Salt Lake area, specifically Salt Lake County.

And that's not to say 20 or 30 years from now they won't push higher - they likely will because of land limitations. I'm talking the near-future. I don't see many opportunities for high-rises outside of very limited specific areas.

[bob rulz]

I think outside of Salt Lake City limits, South Salt Lake definitely has the best potential for high rises, although I think currently its zoning does not allow more than 6 stories if I understand their code correctly (it's confusingly laid out, so I may be missing something). I agree with Comrade that I'm not too optimistic about The Point getting proper high rises, but we'll see. Maybe they'll surprise me.

Utah City (I hate that name so much) in Vineyard should have some in theory, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a huge pushback against those plans considering the political issues Vineyard is having right now.

[RC14]

I think West Valley City would probably be the most open to new high rises in Salt Lake County. However, "Downtown" West Valley has an airport overlay zone due to the airport approach path, which would limit building heights. (Around 350' based on my research.)

[Atlas]

Utah City is having some difficulties right now:
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/06/19/audit-shows-vineyard-failed-report/

Not sure how/if that will impact the future of the project. On the flip side, they did break ground on a new Huntsman Cancer Institute there recently:
https://www.ksl.com/article/51291175/gro...uture-huntsman-cancer-institute-location

[ChickenBurgers]

I'll add in that the closest right now to actually being built is the 13 story condo tower at the Wasatch Rock gravel pit site in Cottonwood Heights. It looks like they've finished demolition on the site and the architect (Beecher Walker) made a post a few months ago that they had start construction on the 7 story apartments, which is phase one of the project with the tower to come later.

I agree that there probably won't be any "real" high rise construction in the near term of 0-5 years unless one of the mentioned cities step up to the plate, but the Salt Lake Valley in general is building a lot denser now than even 10 years ago. We just seem to be going up in one story increments instead of heading straight to skyscrapers.

Back just a decade ago, the ceiling seemed to be 5 stories and there were very few 6 story apartment buildings around the valley outside of Salt Lake City proper. But nowadays nearly every city has at least one as they've become increasingly common.

Same with 7 story apartments. Just five years ago I can't remember there being any in the suburbs, and now about half of the cities in the county have one built or under construction. Murray now has four with more on the way. Even Herriman and Riverton are building up to 7 stories. It's become the new suburban apartment ceiling.

I suspect we'll start seeing 8-10 story buildings become a lot more common in the valley over the next few years as land decreases and they become the new "ceiling" height. There's already a few in South Salt Lake, and with other denser nodes beginning to grow in momentum, it's only a matter of time before an actual high rise pans out.


As an aside, even if high rises aren't being built like weeds, townhomes certainly are. Seems like every spare parcel is being turned into new townhomes. Midvale alone has something like 400+ townhomes being built in a dozen different projects around the city. Most aren't really noteworthy enough on their own to post here, but that level of development adds up quick. I've even noticed a few ADUs popping up around the neighborhood which is always a good sight to see.

[Paniolo Man]

A couple Murray projects from last week:

4277 S Main St:



4410 S Main St:

[Utaaah!]

I joined this forum a long time ago and still enjoy following developments and related chatter in Utah although I moved away 19 years ago. If you don't mind the interruption, I hope the collective brain trust here can offer some advice. My son recently graduated from Utah State with a CS degree, just landed a comfy 6-figure job with a start-up in Lehi, and is looking for a place to live. He wants to be able to walk to a nearby coffee shop, maybe a bar, and other gathering places in a complex with amenities like covered parking and a hot tub. As I've scoured the map, Sugar House looks great, Fireclay seems promising, and everything south of 4500 S appears to be completely lacking in street engagement and ground-floor retail. Even Daybreak seems to lack the walkability he's looking for. What would you recommend to a single young professional looking for a community of peers in a relatively urban neighborhood and with a reasonable commute to Lehi? Thanks in advance, and I look forward to reading your responses.

[RC14]

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There isn't much of that south of Fireclay, outside of Daybreak. Salt Lake City has your best options. Sugarhouse, central 9th, the 9 line, the avenues. Citifront apartments, on North Temple has covered parking, a really nice ground floor coffe shop, ground floor convenience store, hot tub and a pool, close to TRAX and Frontrunner. It's a bit of a rough area though. I would look into the Hardware apartments and 4th street apartments. These is a small grocery store in there and they are right next to frontrunner and TRAX.
I am a real estate agent and property manager. DM me, maybe I can help.

[rockies]

Originally Posted by Utaaah!

I joined this forum a long time ago and still enjoy following developments and related chatter in Utah although I moved away 19 years ago. If you don't mind the interruption, I hope the collective brain trust here can offer some advice. My son recently graduated from Utah State with a CS degree, just landed a comfy 6-figure job with a start-up in Lehi, and is looking for a place to live. He wants to be able to walk to a nearby coffee shop, maybe a bar, and other gathering places in a complex with amenities like covered parking and a hot tub. As I've scoured the map, Sugar House looks great, Fireclay seems promising, and everything south of 4500 S appears to be completely lacking in street engagement and ground-floor retail. Even Daybreak seems to lack the walkability he's looking for. What would you recommend to a single young professional looking for a community of peers in a relatively urban neighborhood and with a reasonable commute to Lehi? Thanks in advance, and I look forward to reading your responses.

I was in a similar situation after graduating from the U and getting a job in AF area a year or so ago, there are few options and I was reluctant to leave downtown but the 45 minute commute each way was terrible (45 minutes assuming all the stars align and there is no traffic, could be 1+ hours and 2-3 hours on the worst day). I did that for about 6 months

I picked Midvale. There are many new, nice apartments on Midvale Main Street which is kind of an island but walkable with a bar, some coffee shops, some shops and restaurants, a lot of latino businesses as well as a small grocery store. Main Street hosts festivals and food trucks regularly. There are only a couple nicer apartment buildings on main currently (one under construction in addition to those), but there are a decent amount of options immediately adjacent to main along the Jordan River trail and trax line - the JRT is also a great walkable amenity I utilize all the time now. Also, within walking distance to multiple bars, shops, and restaurants on 7200S near top golf (all suburban style development but still only 5 minutes walk away). Importantly, very good access to I-15. Midvale->My Office: it takes me about 20 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon to commute. I do drive a lot more overall, but I have really enjoyed living in Midvale, it has an up and coming and lowkey vibe

A very promising option with a great commute to Lehi is Utah City in Vineyard. Utah City is very new, essentially there is a large walkable city being built in collaboration with Jeff Speck (very famous walkable city guy). The construction is happening quickly, some very nice looking apartments are built and already leasing, with tons of parks and other buildings being constructed. I would imagine one of those has a hot tub. Their instagram seems pretty active in already promoting events and festivals in the parks there - Utah city's walkable design is going to be top notch once completed. If I were looking now, I would seriously consider this (and would probably save a ton of time and gas)

Other than that, I agree probably nothing else that far south outside of Fireclay area or Daybreak sadly

[MountainSkyline]

Murray Station Townhomes and Apartments
184 West Berger Lane, Murray, UT
units 423
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https://www.murray.utah.gov/158/Community-Economic-Development

[Paniolo Man]

Here's that Hyatt at Deer Valley last week:

[delts145]

^^^

Looks like the massive Four Seasons Hotel and Residences is under construction now on the left.

$600 million loan secured for Four Seasons Resort and Residences at Deer Valley East Village

The Town Lift - https://townlift.com/2025/07/600-million...-residences-at-deer-valley-east-village/

PARK CITY, Utah — Extell Development Company has closed a $600 million construction loan to fund the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Deer Valley, marking a major financial milestone for the massive Deer Valley East Village expansion project. The deal, backed by New York-based JVP Management, is believed to be the largest construction loan in Utah history for a hotel and residential condominium development.

Located at the base of Deer Valley Resort’s new East Village, the Four Seasons project is part of what developers call the first luxury alpine village built in North America in over 40 years. Construction began earlier this spring, with completion expected by 2028.

“This loan underscores the tremendous confidence the market has in the Four Seasons brand,” said Gary Barnett, founder and chairman of Extell Development Company. “We’re excited to have reached this milestone with our long-term lending partner JVP and look forward to seeing this vision come to life with the grand opening of Deer Valley’s ski expansion this upcoming winter.”

Extell has previously partnered with Four Seasons on projects in New York and Miami. The Deer Valley development will include 123 total residences—55 located atop the hotel, which are already 60% sold, and 68 in a neighboring building. Nearly 40% of the overall inventory has been sold to date.

The resort is designed by ODA Architecture and will offer one- to six-bedroom homes ranging from 1,200 to 7,000 square feet, with direct ski-in/ski-out access and a suite of high-end amenities... Read More @ https://townlift.com/2025/07/600-million...-residences-at-deer-valley-east-village/

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[Paniolo Man]

Bicycle parking, EV chargers required in new Snyderville Basin developments

KPCW | Connor Thomas | August 22, 2025

[Paniolo Man]

Massive Galleria project moves forward with 639 units

Aug 10, 2025 | Shaun Delliskave | The Murray City Journals

[rockies]

If we estimate around ~1500 people for a 639 unit apartment complex and ~450 people for the newly built Focal apts (272 units), that is Murray adding like 1000 households and around 2,000 people to that little area in a very short time. Happy to see it - there are a lot of empty lots and industrial buildings around there

[delts145]

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[bob rulz]

The Millcreek town center area is coming along nicely.

[Makid]

Something recently came across my inbox from Reddit and it got me thinking about the possibility of it working along the Wasatch Front.

https://www.reddit.com/r/transit/comments/1neq2lm/sb_79_passes_in_california_assembly_nearly/

It relates to California SB 79. This has passed the CA Assembly and Senate and has been sent to the CA Governor. Quoting the relevant text:

65912.157. (a) A housing development project shall be an allowed use as a transit-oriented housing development on any site zoned for residential, mixed, or commercial development within one-half or one-quarter mile of a transit-oriented development stop, if the development complies with the applicable of all of the following requirements:

(1) A transit-oriented housing development project allowed under this chapter shall include at least five dwelling units...

(3) For a transit-oriented housing development project within one-quarter mile of a Tier 1 transit-oriented development stop... A local government shall not impose any height limit less than 75 feet.

(4) For a transit-oriented housing development project further than one-quarter mile but within one-half mile of a Tier 1 transit-oriented development stop, and within a city with a population of at least 35,000... A local government shall not impose any height limit less than 65 feet.

(5) For a transit-oriented housing development project within one-quarter mile of a Tier 2 transit-oriented development stop... A local government shall not impose any height limit less than 65 feet.

(6) For a transit-oriented housing development project further than one-quarter mile but within one-half mile of a Tier 2 transit-oriented development stop, and within a city with a population of at least 35,000... A local government shall not impose any height limit less than 55 feet.

“Tier 1 transit-oriented development stop” means a transit-oriented development stop within an urban transit county served by heavy rail transit or very high frequency commuter rail.

“Tier 2 transit-oriented development stop” means a transit-oriented development stop within an urban transit county, excluding a Tier 1 transit-oriented development stop, served by light rail transit, by high-frequency commuter rail, or by bus service meeting the standards of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 21060.2 of the Public Resources Code.

I am wondering if something similar to this would work in Utah. We know that the State Legislature has been trying to build density around Transit and has done something each session for the last 3 years to incentivize better TOD near transit stops.

I am wondering is something like the following could work:

(1) A transit-oriented development* project shall include at least 5 (Five) dwelling units.
(2) Transit tiers will be classified under 2 tiers;
------(a) Tier 1 transit is classified as follow:
------------(i) Fixed Rail Transit (i.e. Trax, Streetcar, or FrontRunner)
------------(ii) Frequent Bus service - 15 (Fifteen) minute frequencies or better over 5 or more days each week.
------(b) Tier 2 transit is classified as bus service operating at 16 (Sixteen) minute or slower frequencies over 5 days each week.
(3) For a transit-oriented development project within one-quarter mile of a Tier 1 transit stop, a local government shall not impose any height limit less than 75 feet.
(4) For a transit-oriented development project further than one-quarter mile but within one-half mile of a Tier 1 transit stop, and within a city with a population of at least 25,000, a local government shall not impose any height limit less than 65 feet.
(5) For a transit-oriented development project within one-quarter mile of a Tier 2 transit stop, a local government shall not impose any height limit less than 55 feet.
(6) For a transit-oriented development project further than one-quarter mile but within one-half mile of a Tier 2 transit stop, and within a city with a population of at least 25,000, a local government shall not impose any height limit less than 45 feet.

*A transit-orient development will be classified as any new development project within a one-half mile from a transit stop.
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I like the idea of minimum heights around transit stops. I didn't want to limit the development types to just housing but wanted to include a housing requirement (this is the only part that I think might become an issue). This would also rule out a strip mall being built near a transit stop.

I can see something like this easily passing the State Legislature without the housing requirement. I could see a possible requirement for 50-70% of the half-mile, and 30-50% of the quarter-mile radii being the minimum areas set aside for housing.

I am also open to adding an incentive for construction of the Transit Oriented projects and transit enhancements. Something like a project would receive 30% of the increase in property taxes back each year for the next 20 years following transit oriented project completion. 10% of the increased property tax revenue will be utilized to improve transit (access, stops, accessibility, frequency) within the project city over 30 years.

This could incentivize developers while possibly allowing for lower rents, and provide requirements on cities to improve transit within their respective cities. This could be easily monitored at the State or County level. It would also still allow for Cities, Counties, Schools, and the State to continue to see increased property tax revenue from these new projects.

[Paniolo Man]

Progress at apartments located at approximately 320 Bugatti Ave in South Salt Lake: