Salt Lake MSA Development Thread - Page 172

jedikermit · #**3421** Posted **Oct 28, 2012, 4:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by scottharding

I can't help but be bummed about the Aquarium. I'm sure I'll visit it (because Aquariums are awesome) but the fact that it's in Draper really deflates my enthusiasm. I haven't visited the new Soccer stadium in Sandy yet either. I'd like to, but going down there just really isn't often worth the trouble.

I'm glad they'll have a permanent home designed for the purpose, but I do wish it had ended up downtown-ish...either in the area of the Fairpark or Spring Mobile Field. I'm sure I'll end up there at some point, but SLC would have been better.

SLC Projects · #**3422** Posted **Oct 28, 2012, 6:05 AM**

Agreed guys. The Draper site really blows. I will visit it since my kids love it. But wish it would at the very least ended up in Sandy near the city Hall area or Rio-Tinto Stadium ( RSL's stadium )

Future Mayor · #**3423** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 3:54 PM**

What's sad is that I'm with you on that one Projects, if it wasn't going to be downtown at least it could have been in a sort of downtown, like Sandy.

It really is a shame, kids from the burbs experiencing something as cool as an aquarium, the experience would be so much more enhanced if they were also experiencing something they don't experience on a daily basis, a downtown. They see and experience drivable only destinations every day.

TedBell · #**3424** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 5:00 PM**

Will the aquarium be within walking distance of the Draper FrontRunner station?

billbillbillbill · #**3425** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 5:14 PM**

It is not too far but definately not close.

DMTower · #**3426** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 6:33 PM**

That is seriously the WORST location! What are they thinking?! Sure they may save some money on the property but there is a reason it is less expensive... it's not by anything!

Stenar · #**3427** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 7:03 PM**

Also, you have to cross an extremely busy road, 12300 South, to get between the two points.

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Originally Posted by billbillbillbill

It is not too far but definately not close.

SLC Projects · #**3428** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 7:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by billbillbillbill

It is not too far but definately not close.

Not walking distance at all.

StevenF · #**3429** Posted **Oct 30, 2012, 12:09 AM**

I think my ultimate location for the aquarium would be right next to Hoggle Zoo. To bad that area is all built out and what land is available the This is the Place State Park isn't willing to share.

tadsol18 · #**3430** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 5:26 PM**

Hey all I've been reading the forums for a while and loving it! So I live in Sandy and wanted to update what I know to be going on. If anyone can update or tell more about these projects I would be grateful! I know they are building Zupas in the corner of Quarry bend. The remodel of Megaplex theaters is looking great! There is a new building going up on the East side of state st. At about 9300s. Don't know what it is. The new DI is moving along nicely. Also I only caught a glimpse, but it looked like there was some movement (finally) on the housing next to the Sandy Civic center stop! Any other news, or new projects? Thanks all!

Stenar · #**3431** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 9:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by tadsol18

Hey all I've been reading the forums for a while and loving it! So I live in Sandy and wanted to update what I know to be going on. If anyone can update or tell more about these projects I would be grateful! I know they are building Zupas in the corner of Quarry bend. The remodel of Megaplex theaters is looking great! There is a new building going up on the East side of state st. At about 9300s. Don't know what it is. The new DI is moving along nicely. Also I only caught a glimpse, but it looked like there was some movement (finally) on the housing next to the Sandy Civic center stop! Any other news, or new projects? Thanks all!

Where is the new DI being built?

SLC Projects · #**3432** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 10:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by tadsol18

Hey all I've been reading the forums for a while and loving it! So I live in Sandy and wanted to update what I know to be going on. If anyone can update or tell more about these projects I would be grateful! I know they are building Zupas in the corner of Quarry bend. The remodel of Megaplex theaters is looking great! There is a new building going up on the East side of state st. At about 9300s. Don't know what it is. The new DI is moving along nicely. Also I only caught a glimpse, but it looked like there was some movement (finally) on the housing next to the Sandy Civic center stop! Any other news, or new projects? Thanks all!

Welcome to the forum. If you're talking about the little development going in across the street from Rio-Tinto it looks like retail to me.

Future Mayor · #**3433** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 10:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stenar

Where is the new DI being built?

East of the existing one, where the old Grand Central (yes I'm that old)/Fred Meyer used to be.

jedikermit · #**3434** Posted **Oct 31, 2012, 10:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Future Mayor

East of the existing one, where the old Grand Central (yes I'm that old)/Fred Meyer used to be.

Hahaha--I called something "Grand Central" the other day, and my wife (not from around here) just looked at me like I was crazy. Not crazy, just old.

tadsol18 · #**3435** Posted **Nov 1, 2012, 12:59 AM**

Thanks for the welcome.

Yes I'm talking about the development right across from Rio Tinto. I know small but fun to see something new! And yes DI is going into the old Fred Meyer. I don't remember Grand Central...

StevenF · #**3436** Posted **Nov 1, 2012, 11:55 PM**

This is my image I had posted a few pages back and wanted to give you some visual stimulation to grab your eyes so you actually go to the link.

Came across Birkhill on Main Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Birkhill-On-Main-Apartments/356143081137346 It has renderings, pictures of inside of units and even floor plans.

delts145 · #**3437** Posted **Nov 2, 2012, 1:57 PM**

Lone Peak Hospital, Draper

http://lonepeaker.com/lone-peak-hospital/hospital-renderings.dot

I don't remember this hospital being reported on this forum.

Deseret News, April 25th

DRAPER — MountainStar Healthcare broke ground(April 25th) Wednesday for its 30-bed Lone Peak Hospital. It is the second
component of the organization's construction plan for the Lone Peak Medical Campus, located at 74 E. Kimballs
Lane.

The Lone Peak Emergency Center opened its doors in May 2010, becoming the state's first satellite emergency
department, addressing the region's need for emergent medical care. The proposed 113,287-square-foot hospital will
provide inpatient services to south valley communities, specifically obstetrics care and surgery services, as well as
expanded outpatient diagnostic services.

As the newest hospital in Utah, Lone Peak will house four operating suites and a surgical unit. One floor will be
dedicated to obstetrics with 10 rooms for labor, delivery and recovery for childbirth and postpartum care, according
to MountainStar spokeswoman Audrey Glasby. Another medical office building is in the planning stages.

Existing, Lone Peak Emergency Center

New Hospital expansion, August 13th - lonepeaker.com

New Hospital expansion, October 15th - lonepeaker.com

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DCRes · #**3438** Posted **Nov 2, 2012, 4:28 PM**

You can see that hospital from the freeway between the 11400 and 12300 exits. Just west of it there is another three story building that is almost done. I beleive it is the new home of Hoopes Vision.

Future Mayor · #**3439** Posted **Nov 5, 2012, 7:03 PM**

More new contruction in the Fireclay District.

This construction is taking place in the NW corner of the original Fireclay development area, just east of the trax tracks, and just south of the stream. I couldn't tell yet exactly what it is going to be. I am assuming it will be more residential. The addition of this residential, the new Lionsgate on the west side of tracks, the new ones east of Main and the existing townhomes and condos, I would estimate that this may finally be enough to get some legit retail in the base of the Birkhill Condo building.

SLC Projects · #**3440** Posted **Nov 5, 2012, 7:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Future Mayor

I couldn't tell yet exactly what it is going to be. I am assuming it will be more residential.

Are you sure this is residential? I have no idea, but to me it looks more like this could be some kind of a one-story retail. ( Hope it's more then just one floor )