Hey Rick, It was me originally who was just pointing out that Salt Lake is not only a downtown with a comparitively large portfolio of historic towers and monumental gems, but also comtemporary masterpieces like the new library.
And I agree with your comparison thoughts. It really makes absolutely no sense! Also, I don't think that was what Boiseguy was doing either. It was just an obvious comparison situation created by someone else, when I had responded to the development of another new block on 300 west. I felt SLC was now doing a great job of breaking up the blocks with a lot of more intimate and charming corridors, but at the same time would retain its iconic, large boulevardes.
LOL. Rick, Looking below I guess I'll have to actually place the original two posts and then the response below. Judge for yourself.
Typically no one ever even mentions Boise on a SLC related thread. I would say that is true of 99% percent of the Boise forumers mentioning SLC on their local threads. However, there's maybe one or two who constantly bash Salt Lake on their respective forum. They then come over here occasionally, and start a non-sensical comparison, all the while feigning to be sincere and benevolent, LOL.
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Originally Posted by DMTower
So this development would likely take place east of the Gateway where that power station now is? That would be a perfect spot. My favorite part about this is the division of the block to make it walkable.
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I very much agree DMTower, this is very exciting indeed. It's just more proof that not only can Downtown Salt Lake City keep it's elegant, iconic blvd's, but at the same time add density, intimacy and charm throughout the core area.
and the followup, with a littany of similar questions and comparisons:
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Originally Posted by Cottonwood
...Not meaning to start a tiff, and it isn't my intention, but I did live in Salt Lake for many years and the only street anywhere near Downtown or the city that I would classify as a Boulevard is Foothill Boulevard. The only street downtown that would come close, and still isn't technically a Boulevard is South Temple street.
Most streets downtown Salt Lake lacked and still lack (I have a little sis in Tooele and visit on occasion) above average landscaping. A good example of a "Boulevard" is Capitol Boulevard here in Boise which has above average landscaping and bike lanes, trees separating most of the sidewalks from the street, and the way the Boulevard forks in front of the statehouse. The Boulevard is framed by the Depot on the Bench on the South side and the Capitol Building on the North side.
Park Center Boulevard is another excellent example with extreme -above average landscaping, landcaped median strips, also there is Harrison Boulevard, and a few others scattered around Boise.
So, which streets are you considering Boulevards in downtown SLC? Especially ones considered "iconic" or in your opinion "iconic"--- Just curious. Have some of the streets added landscaping and grass in the last year? State Street has the potential to become a true Boulevard much like Capitol Blvd here in Boise. North Temple could even join in on the action. |
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Like I said, I love to learn new things..
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