Salt Lake:Official development news thread - Part 2

[cololi]

Originally Posted by TonyAnderson

We've been trying to figure out what this is for a while. I think you may be right. I suspect Cololi may know for sure?

IT is the cowboy partners project.

Trolley: they have started erecting steel on the west side retail located on top of the parking structure. The old sand house will start to be rebuilt within the next few months.

They have the crane on site for the whole foods store, so that should start to go vertical very soon.

[TonyAnderson]

I got in some shots / updates on many of the projects going on today. Here's a couple:

1 & 5


Artspace Commons

[delts145]

I don't know why, but I didn't realize the artspace commons was going to be so expansive.

[SLC Projects]

That area of downtown is so rundown. I'm glad we have the Artspace commons to help bring some life back in that area.

[John Martin]

It's a really odd location. I wouldn't live there.

[urbanboy]

It's not an odd location at all when you take the future plans for a TRAX line down 400 West and over on 700 South into consideration.

[i-215]

Agreed. Perfect place for a TOD. Too bad there isn't any commercial space.

[John Martin]

I still wouldn't want to live there. A trax line would be nice, but it wouldn't be nearly enough to make me want to live surrounded by industrial warehouses, factories, and other various junky properties.

[WASDEN]

I agree its an odd location. Tons of future potential but I think this is a little premature. I love downtown but I wouldn't wanna live at that particular location at this point in time.

[i-215]

It's no different than Walmart and Karl Malone Toyota building locations on 114th South several years before the freeway exit opens.

[SLC Projects]

Originally Posted by John Martin

I still wouldn't want to live there. A trax line would be nice, but it wouldn't be nearly enough to make me want to live surrounded by industrial warehouses, factories, and other various junky properties.

Originally Posted by WASDEN

I agree its an odd location. Tons of future potential but I think this is a little premature. I love downtown but I wouldn't wanna live at that particular location at this point in time.

I do agree with you guys about not wanting to live there at this time. However I also agree with urbanboy that alot is planned for the whole westside of downtown with Trax and all. Just give that area 5-10 years and I bet all those rundown industrial warehouse and junky properties will be replace with residential units, shops and green space.

[cololi]

Originally Posted by WASDEN

I agree its an odd location. Tons of future potential but I think this is a little premature. I love downtown but I wouldn't wanna live at that particular location at this point in time.

People said the same thing when Artspace opened their original facility. The people who live in artspace projects are not afraid of a City's grit.

[Stenar]

Originally Posted by cololi

People said the same thing when Artspace opened their original facility. The people who live in artspace projects are not afraid of a City's grit.

I would totally love to live in that area, but NOT in a brand-new Artspace building. BORING!

I would LOVE LOOOVVVEEE LOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEE to live in an old warehouse over there. I have a friend who lived in a warehouse within a block of there and the place was very cool.

[Blueline Medic]

I am typically more of a passive observer regarding this forum, as I have discouraged in the past by the generally negative tone of certain individuals posting in the name of development. I am putting me reservation aside as I feel prompted to post regarding a recent local restaurant opening.

Ekamai Thai Curry recently opened immediately North of Pioneer Park.

Highly Recommended . . . in my opinion it is by far the best thai in SLC. It is nice to see development occurring in an area seen as blighted.

[urbanboy]

Yeah, I noticed that restaurant a week ago Saturday; Looks pretty good! Sorry about the negative tone, we've all been trying to be more positive lately. Welcome to the forum.

[Blueline Medic]

Thanks UrbanBoy . . .

[Wasatch_One]

Originally Posted by Blueline Medic

I am typically more of a passive observer regarding this forum, as I have discouraged in the past by the generally negative tone of certain individuals posting in the name of development. I am putting me reservation aside as I feel prompted to post regarding a recent local restaurant opening.

Ekamai Thai Curry recently opened immediately North of Pioneer Park.

Highly Recommended . . . in my opinion it is by far the best thai in SLC. It is nice to see development occurring in an area seen as blighted.

Thanks for the heads up! Thai and Indian are two of my favorite cuisines and Im always looking for new places...

And, welcome.

[urbanboy]

My favorite Thai place in Salt Lake so far is Thai Siam on State street and about 1500 South next to Mac Docs.

[Stenar]

Originally Posted by urbanboy

My favorite Thai place in Salt Lake so far is Thai Siam on State street and about 1500 South next to Mac Docs.

I've eaten in nearly every Thai restaurant in the valley, except this new Ekamai place. My favorite is Chanon Thai near 300 East and 900 South. By far the best I've had so far. 2nd place would be Tasty Thai on the corner of 500 East and 1300 South.

[John Martin]

I can't remember the last time I had Thai, but I've heard nothing but good things about Pawit's Royale Thai on 48th S around Highland Dr. Everyone I've asked who's been there has said it's great.