Salt Lake:Official development news thread - Part 2 - Page 83

John Martin · #**1641** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 9:34 PM**

Okay, I'm confused.

I thought that this was the "Bennion Jewelers" building:

and I thought this was the old SL Tribune building:

but... apparently I'm mistaken?

Orlando · #**1642** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 9:42 PM**

We're on the same page about Bennion Jewelers. Maybe I'm a little mistaken regarding the Trib. The funky building immediately to the south of it used to hold either the Trib or Deseret News offices in it before SLCC bought it about 10? years ago. So, either way, I'm pretty sure that the LDS church or PRI owns that building.

urbanboy · #**1643** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 9:50 PM**

That is the Metro Building. One of my favorites:

Although, it's street level could be improved.

Future Mayor · #**1644** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 10:25 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando

Future Mayor,
The old SL Trib building is the SLCC/Prudential Savings immediately south of the Bennion Jewelers. Plus, take a look at the picture of the model that was never supposed to be shown(the one that has the Mystery Glass Tower). Look, where it is located, and when you do your research on when PRI bought those properties, you will understand. They bought those properties prior to the presentation of City Creek Center in Oct. 06, and they decided at the last minute before the presentation to not show it with the Mystery Glass Tower. I was privy to some of that information due to my former work.

Sorry Orlando but you are mistaken. As shown in the images above the Metro building is directly south of Bennion. The metro building was originally the prudential savings building and bought by SLCC 10 years ago, and now owned by PRI.

The Tribune building is the brick one shown above which has actually 4 buildings between it and Bennion.

urbanboy · #**1645** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 10:33 PM**

SLC's new push: Don't give to panhandlers

The Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake City launched an educational campaign Tuesday designed to discourage handouts to panhandlers and encourage donations instead to social-service organizations such as The Road Home, Catholic Community Services and the 4th Street Clinic.
Panhandlers "intimidate patrons, employees and visitors," said Jason Mathis, executive director of the Downtown Alliance. "They detract from a dynamic environment in the central business district and complicate development efforts."
Instead of giving spare change to panhandlers, the campaign, which includes the Web site www.endpanhandling.com, urges residents and visitors to give cash or donate time to Salt Lake City's social services.
Signs stressing the point will be posted on TRAX and FrontRunner trains.
To unveil the education effort, Mathis was joined downtown by Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake Chamber Chairman Jake Boyer and Bill Paulos, president of The Summit Group.
Many panhandlers, the group noted, are not homeless and often use donations to fuel addictions and other self-destructive behaviors.
The city also is crafting a comprehensive panhandling ordinance that aims to place restrictions on how, when and where individuals can solicit handouts. It calls on police to monitor offenders and includes legal sanctions. The draft has drawn scrutiny and criticism from civil libertarians and poverty advocates.

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_13500251

esirhgih · #**1646** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 10:35 PM**

Whatever this mystery company is with their new building, I would be opposed to anything that they propose which would necessitate demolishing any of the buildings shown above. There are dozens and dozens of other sites in the city center which would require no significant demolition. Whoever it is that is proposing a new tower should not consider doing so on the SE Corner of 1st and Main:

Future Mayor · #**1647** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 10:49 PM**

All of those are fantastic locations and I don't feel that we have to have it on or even next to Main St. By having the building on State or West temple it will not only add to the height of the skyline but the width/length (depending on the angle).

TonyAnderson · #**1648** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:02 PM**

Can't wait...

delts145 · #**1649** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:06 PM**

Looks good to me. I don't think that height is out of place at all.

Green Bro · #**1650** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:20 PM**

I'll tell you all this, and only this, so everyone can chill out and calm down. The proposed building site is NOT where that Bennion Jewlers is located. That's all i'm saying, so everyone chill out. I cannot say any more about its proposed location.

esirhgih · #**1651** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:21 PM**

While we're dreaming, my favorite spot would be the parking lot on the SW Corner of 100S. and Main St.

It would require little if any demolition, would eliminate a surface parking lot, and would really add to the density of the area.

Maybe our mystery company will pack up Atlanta's 1180 Peachtree and bring it with them. It's 41-stories tall and would fit nicely on that site:

Green Bro · #**1652** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:37 PM**

I'm F***ING done with this site!!!!! I'm done. peace.

John Martin · #**1653** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:41 PM**

Uhh... did someone just offend you?

urbanboy · #**1654** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:44 PM**

What just happened Green Bro?

TonyAnderson · #**1655** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbanboy

SLC's new push: Don't give to panhandlers

The Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake City launched an educational campaign Tuesday designed to discourage handouts to panhandlers and encourage donations instead to social-service organizations such as The Road Home, Catholic Community Services and the 4th Street Clinic.
Panhandlers "intimidate patrons, employees and visitors," said Jason Mathis, executive director of the Downtown Alliance. "They detract from a dynamic environment in the central business district and complicate development efforts."
Instead of giving spare change to panhandlers, the campaign, which includes the Web site www.endpanhandling.com, urges residents and visitors to give cash or donate time to Salt Lake City's social services.
Signs stressing the point will be posted on TRAX and FrontRunner trains.
To unveil the education effort, Mathis was joined downtown by Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake Chamber Chairman Jake Boyer and Bill Paulos, president of The Summit Group.
Many panhandlers, the group noted, are not homeless and often use donations to fuel addictions and other self-destructive behaviors.
The city also is crafting a comprehensive panhandling ordinance that aims to place restrictions on how, when and where individuals can solicit handouts. It calls on police to monitor offenders and includes legal sanctions. The draft has drawn scrutiny and criticism from civil libertarians and poverty advocates.
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So...they advocate poverty?

TonyAnderson · #**1656** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Bro

I'm F***ING done with this site!!!!! I'm done. peace.

Biff...

Future Mayor · #**1657** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:48 PM**

Did someone ask you more questions via private message or something?

Why are you suddenly leaving the site? We are simply speculating, and haven't asked any questions since you declared it is not on the Bennion Jewelers site.

Green Bro · #**1658** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Future Mayor

Did someone ask you more questions via private message or something?

Why are you suddenly leaving the site? We are simply speculating, and haven't asked any questions since you declared it is not on the Bennion Jewelers site.

Yes. People need to stop think they get special treament, I cannot say anymore than I have. I dont mind all the speculation, keep doing it, just dont ask me in a personal message, thinking i'll make a special request for you! (you know who you are...)

Green Bro · #**1659** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:58 PM**

Its not Orlando or Future Mayor

Stenar · #**1660** Posted **Oct 7, 2009, 11:58 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Bro

Yes. People need to stop think they get special treament, I cannot say anymore than I have. I dont mind all the speculation, keep doing it, just dont ask me in a personal message, thinking i'll make a special request for you! (you know who you are...)

If someone asked you in private, the appropriate response would be to politely reply in private that you cannot give them more information, rather than childish outbursts in the public forum.