SLC: Official 222 S Main Construction thread - Page 61

urbanboy · #**1201** Posted **May 21, 2009, 10:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wasatch_One

Urbanboy, I think your layout is nice, however, this would put it in the city's financial district... we would probably want it in more of a cultural district, right?

the intersection of 200 South and Main Street could have easily been known as the theater district because you would have been able to see all three theaters from that point. I'd be careful about designating areas of the city to only one use. Mixed use is the key to a vibrant city.

Future Mayor · #**1202** Posted **May 21, 2009, 10:20 PM**

It's sort of hard to classify that as the financial district, sure you've got US Bank on the corner, along with Chase, and then Wells Fargo one block down, but then you have Zions and Key up north on the CCC block. So while it is a nice financial cluster two very big boys aren't located there.

cololi · #**1203** Posted **May 21, 2009, 10:34 PM**

Just because you call it a "financial district" doesn't mean that is all that can be there. I mean, the Financial District in San Fran is far more than just financial institutions.

Future Mayor · #**1204** Posted **May 21, 2009, 10:47 PM**

I didn't mean that you couldn't have other things in the financial district, I was simply pointing out that it would be a stretch to call it the financial district when two Major banks are several blocks north.

Stenar · #**1205** Posted **May 22, 2009, 2:59 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wasatch_One

Urbanboy, I think your layout is nice, however, this would put it in the city's financial district... we would probably want it in more of a cultural district, right?

First of all, SLC's downtown is way too small to say one area is the financial district. In Manhattan, for example, the financial district is 4 miles away from the theatre district. SLC's downtown isn't even a mile across.

Second, if the new Broadway theatre had gone where 222 is, it'd be across the street from the Capitol Theatre.

arkhitektor · #**1206** Posted **May 22, 2009, 2:41 PM**

The rear facade of 222 is really starting to come together.
From last night:

MetroFanatic · #**1207** Posted **May 23, 2009, 12:44 AM**

Good grief. You're out of school for two weeks and construction starts picking up the pace all of the sudden.

TANGELD_SLC · #**1208** Posted **May 23, 2009, 2:28 AM**

Murphy's Law is a Bitch

T-Mac · #**1209** Posted **May 25, 2009, 1:32 AM**

From Ensign Peak

MetroFanatic · #**1210** Posted **May 25, 2009, 6:07 AM**

Nothing says Main Street like... well... nothing on it. (that was mean, I know)

Orlando · #**1211** Posted **May 26, 2009, 6:57 AM**

?? What are you talking about?

TANGELD_SLC · #**1212** Posted **May 26, 2009, 7:08 AM**

I think he means the lack of traffic. Nobody's going to be on Main Street in a car anyway. It's under construction and it's Memorial Day.

Neuroguy · #**1213** Posted **Jun 4, 2009, 5:34 AM**

Can't remember if this has been noted, but I was in downtown today and noticed that they have a good share of the stone on the bottom three floors set. Looks nice, but not my favorite; I'll give it the benefit of the doubt though until it is done; after all the rest of the building is beautiful.

T-Mac · #**1214** Posted **Jun 8, 2009, 3:03 PM**

Orlando · #**1215** Posted **Jun 8, 2009, 4:42 PM**

Thank you TMAC!

delts145 · #**1216** Posted **Jun 8, 2009, 10:35 PM**

Thanks T-Mac, That top crown is going to be a real beauty when lit at night. I'm already anxious to see what Hamilton has up their sleeve for their next project. Wait... I hope that Hamilton and Safdie get the bid on the new Theatre.

T-Mac · #**1217** Posted **Jun 15, 2009, 2:11 AM**

urbanboy · #**1218** Posted **Jun 15, 2009, 2:16 AM**

Yaaaay! I was thinking it was about that time.

Thank you T-Mac

I-15 · #**1219** Posted **Jun 15, 2009, 2:56 AM**

Great pictures. Thanks for the update! It fits in so nicely along Main

urbanboy · #**1220** Posted **Jun 15, 2009, 3:05 AM**

Welcome I-15! I should set you up with I-215