Provo MSA Development Thread

[delts145]

Deek, How is that large shopping complex coming along...any updates? Also, anything happening with Spanish Fork's Main Street district, as far as new eateries, restoring old gems, etc.?

Originally Posted by Deek1978

My intention wasn't to stereotype or downgrade any particular group of people. Rather, to point out that there are over 100,000 people living south of Provo and we don't have shopping opportunities that don't include being wrangled and corralled about like we're a bunch of college students.
I love the new Costco. It's refreshing to be in a large store and not feel like I should be wielding a light saber about, just to get to the deli section.
It'll be just as nice to have more food options where we won't have to wait in line forever because there are 20 couples, (15 of which are 1st dates) in line in front of you.
I love BYU, I'm a huge fan. My wife graduated from BYU and we were living in BYU housing when we met. But I'm no spring chicken anymore. I don't like fighting with the students come feed time. I just don't have the energy now that I have to deal with kids of my own.

Here's to development south of Provo!!!

[Deek1978]

I just heard today that a Texas Roadhouse will be built. I don't know if this is a for sure thing, I haven't seen it written anywhere. As far as the new construction, they're currently grading land right next to the Gold's Gym on the west side of Highway 6. I imagine after that part is finished the Food-4-Less building will come down. I don't know where the roller derby girls will race after that building is razed, but oh well. I tried to get my wife to go try out for the roller derby team, but she wouldn't. That would have been AWESOME!

As far as downtown, i haven't seen a lot of changes lately, I don't think the city is too concerned with downtown at the moment. Their really trying to push hard and develop the shopping area. This will mean a lot of property tax $$ and sales tax $$ for the city. One thing that hampers Spanish Fork is not having a full-time fire department. I'm sure this increases insurance rates on businesses. I called one night because a CO2 detector in our house went off. I didn't get a call back from the fire dept for 16 hours. I could have called 911 emergency, but I didn't think it necessary at that moment. I ended up realizing we had a faulty detector.

Once more starts happening, I'll post more frequently.

[Orlando]

http://slenterprise.com/view/full_story/...of-former-Geneva-Steel-site-takes-shape?

Development of former Geneva Steel site takes shape

The Enterprise 24 days ago By John M. Rogers

The Enterprise

Although a date has yet to be set for groundbreaking, Cottonwood Partners of Salt Lake City is moving ahead with plans to be the first to build on the former Geneva Steel site in Utah County. According to John West, Cottonwood CEO, his company has purchased and will develop approximately 123 acres at the site, located at about 800 North on Geneva Road in the town of Vineyard.

West said he considers the project to be “middle of the fairway” in regard to his company’s objectives.

“We generally look for projects which we believe will allow us to add substantial value to the community, and which we expect to be very successful economically for Cottonwood,” he said. “We think the location of this project, with its three freeway exits, freeway exposure, FrontRunner stop, access to the Utah Lake front, spectacular views in all directions and its ultimate mixed use character will be ‘the place to live, work and play in Utah County.’”

Originally approved in January 2011 by the Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, the total project encompasses more than 1,700 acres. Master plan development is being done by Anderson Geneva Development. Vineyard City is completing the initial major infrastructure construction at the site and the main north-south artery, and Mill Road is nearing completion along with much of the associated utility work. The site is located on the eastern shore of Utah Lake within the fast-growing Provo-Orem metro area.

The Geneva Steel plant was constructed during World War II and after fits and starts during the 1980s and 1990s shut down permanently in 2002. Anderson Geneva purchased the property in 2005 and has been involved in the remediation of the site, making it suitable for development. Most of the cleanup cost were absorbed by the property’s previous owner, U. S. Steel Corp.

West expects his company to be able to access the site for its own infrastructure work in the first quarter of 2014, with building construction to begin shortly thereafter.

“Anderson Geneva is pleased to have a developer the caliber and reputation of Cottonwood Partners taking such a high profile role in the development of our site,” said Stewart Park, Anderson Geneva project manager. “We are seeing increased interest in our project as the market picks up.”

Cottonwood is not a newcomer to projects of this magnitude, having completed similar developments in Salt Lake County, Dallas and Washington, D.C.

Cottonwood will call its first development “The Forge at Geneva” but has not settled on exact plans yet. However, West estimates the first phase to be approximately 70 percent office space, 25 percent residential and the remaining space split between retail and entertainment. West predicted that the eventual actual commercial and office space could be much more than the 2 million square feet cited in recent press reports. Cottonwood expects its traditional building partner, Big-D Construction of Salt Lake City, to be the general contractor when construction gets under way.

Anderson Geneva is working closely with Cottonwood and the town of Vineyard and planning director Nathan Crane on infrastructure planning, allocation of RDA funds and entitlements for the project.

The project’s high proportion of office space is in response to research showing a demand for this type of space in the area.

“I anticipate a high level of interest from successful high-tech companies who are in a growth phase, given the proximity to nearby universities, I-15 and the FrontRunner service,” West said. A marketing plan for the Forge is currently being developed, according to West, with targeted potential tenants being contacted immediately.

Original master plans presented by Anderson Geneva include an intermodal hub providing both freight and commuter rail access. Utah Transit Authority’s FrontRunner commuter service will have a scheduled stop within the project.

[StevenF]

I kinda wish the buildings built up against Utah Lake would be 3-5 story buildings with 8-12 story ones built behind. Giving the area a resort feel for Utah County in Vinyard. Just think of the views of the lake and mountains they could have from there. Building just 2-3 story buildings there just seems to limit the potential of what Utah Lake could be for Utah County. Who knows the land south of the Geneva site could be a small amusement park on the lake and have a pier.

[delts145]

Springville Civic Center Water Park to have grand opening Saturday

Deseret News

SPRINGVILLE — The city will hold a grand opening for its new Civic Center Water Park on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.

The park, located at 110 S. Main, features a decorative fountain, an interactive stream, a splash pad, spray features along the interactive stream, a restroom, grass and berm areas, and picnic tables.

The features will only operate during the day and be shut off at night. The grand opening event is weather-permitting.

http://www.springville.org/buildings-and-grounds/civic-center-water-park/


A water feature has been built between the Civic Center and the Fire Station (approx. 50 South Main Street). The new water feature will include the following:

•A decorative fountain.
•An interactive stream. Maximum water depth will be about 2.5 inches.
•A splash pad.
•Spray features along the interactive stream.
•A restroom.
•Grass and berm areas.
•Picnic tables.
The project is scheduled to be substantially complete by April 2013. We will turn the water features on this spring as weather allows. The features will only operate during the day, and be shut off at night.

The water in the features will run through a recirculation system which will treat the water much like a swimming pool system. The feature will be open for all to enjoy.

Alex Roylance
Director - Buildings & Grounds Department

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[Wasatch_One]

Updated Payson LDS Temple picture(s) from a few days back...



More here: http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/so...26a12-8cbf-11e2-aca9-0019bb2963f4.html#5

[Orlando]

http://slenterprise.com/pages/full_story...ally%20&id=22447683&instance=top_stories

New headquarters will give mixer cup firm space to ship 'millions' of bottles annually

BlenderBottle has broken ground on its new Lehi headquarters, which will give the company 100,000 square feet of office, warehousing and distribution space.

John M. Rogers The Enterprise

Steve Sorensen didn’t set out to start a busi ness. He just needed a better way to mix his daily protein shake without the lumps that made it almost unpalatable. The result was the BlenderBottle and Sorenson’s company will break ground this week on a new 100,000 square foot headquarters building.

Founded in 2000, BlenderBottle will consolidate its operations to a new state-of-the-art distribution center and office building at 250 S. 850 E. in Lehi. Currently the firm operates with about 45 people from a fragmented headquarters in Pleasant Grove. “And of course we’re building our new headquarters with plans for growth and expansion in mind,” said Sorenson.

BlenderBottle is specifically designed as a shaker cup to facilitate the mixing of powdered fitness and health blends into liquid. Although the company does not release actual sales figures, Sorenson says the annual number of the various versions of the bottles sold is “in the millions.” Other products are in the development stages with launch dates set for later this year.

[delts145]

Tech firm to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Utah



By Jasen Lee, Deseret News

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579716/Tech-firm-to-bring-more-than-1000-jobs-to-Utah.html

...A Texas company is expanding its operations to Utah and bringing with it more than 1,000 jobs over the next two decades.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced that SolarWinds Inc. will add 1,040 new jobs that are expected to total more than $1.4 billion in new state wages over the 20-year life of an agreement made with the state. Those positions will be at least 125 percent of Utah County’s average annual wage, including benefits...

...SolarWinds will be part of Utah’s IT industry cluster, which is one of six economic clusters. It is the largest industry cluster statewide and includes more than 48,000 companies. The company is currently considering three potential sites in northern Utah County for its Utah operations.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to establish our strategic Western location in Utah,” said Kevin Thompson, SolarWinds president and chief executive officer. “We plan to make Utah an important hub from which we plan to drive significant future growth.”
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[delts145]

Lehi - Development in progress

Daily Herald

Some notable projects approved for building in Lehi are Mill Pond Plaza and Bright Beginnings Child Care. The Mill Pond Plaza project consists of three office/warehouse buildings roughly totaling 64,000 square feet of floor area. The project is located at 401 S. 850 East just north of the new Best Vinyl building. This area has had multiple new projects within the last year for upscale office/warehouse projects including the new Blender Bottle building and Best Vinyl building which are both currently under construction. Bright Beginnings Child Care is a child care center project with about 7,000 square feet of floor area. This is a new building to be built on the corner of 300 North and 500 West streets. The architecture of the building is designed to look like a school house with a pitched roof and bell tower.

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[jedikermit]

Originally Posted by delts145

Lehi - Development in progress

The architecture of the building is designed to look like a school house with a pitched roof and bell tower.

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...personally hoping for this, complete with a magnetic roof:

...and maybe next they'll build a barn that says MOOO when you open the door!

#Childofthe70s

[scrapernerd]

It looks like Iasis is building a new hosptial in Lehi.. but the article says somthing about a 2nd medical center I wonder where that would be?

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/no...7571b6c-2ac4-5f44-a48e-11f63c623bb6.html

[delts145]

Orem considering pedestrian bridge over I-15


By Jasen Lee, Deseret News

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865580897/Orem-considering-pedestrian-bridge-over-I-15.html

OREM — A proposed pedestrian bridge over I-15 at Utah Valley University is now one step closer.

The Orem City Council voted this week to amend the city’s master transportation plan to include the potential development of the bridge that would connect the UVU campus on the east to the commuter rail station across the freeway to the west.

Assistant city manager Jamie Davidson said the move was a pre-emptive maneuver that will allow the city to be prepared to apply for federal funds if and when the bridge proposal moves forward in the future.

“This pedestrian bridge would not only make a connection between (FrontRunner) and the main UVU campus, but it would also make a connection to a west side campus that could be better developed with the addition of a pedestrian bridge,” he said...

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[Bob The Builder]

Here is an update on Xactware for your enjoyment.

[SLC Projects]

Very nice. Looks like they have plenty of room to build more buildings in the future if needed.

[delts145]

Well, most anyone in the world who pays any attention to the latest headlines can't help but be somewhat informed about the existance of the NSA. So, at least we'll finally get a few update pics of the giant construction project, which has been so illusive.

Infact, As I'm posting this, FOX is splashing flyovers all over the cable news, with teasers of upcoming special reports on the new Utah SuperSpyCenter

Secret court says yes when NSA seeks authority to spy

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/86558...yes-when-NSA-seeks-authority-to-spy.html

National Security Agency buildings near Camp Williams, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Ravell Call, Deseret News



















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[SLC Projects]

Careful what you post online, big brother is watching.

[delts145]

That NSA Center is even more expansive than I had thought it would be.

[delts145]

I can't remember if we ever even posted this news. So whatever, I'll post it, maybe again.

February Article - American Fork Hospital breaks ground on 84,000-square-foot expansion


http://intermountainhealthcare.org

Barbara Christiansen, The Daily Herald

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/no...b190062-11ff-5dc2-bdc0-3ac5918f92d6.html

...That expansion will include 84,000 square feet added to the south of the current building on 1100 East. There will be six new emergency room bays for a total of 21, and eight new operating rooms. Another service added will be integrated video monitoring. That will allow others to view surgery while it is happening. It may be used by individuals in training or other physicians who may be consulting.

On the south side of that expansion will be the multispecialty clinic, which will have 85,400 square feet and house Intermountain Medical Group physicians whose offices have been scattered in north Utah County. There also will be 12 clinics with services ranging from an InstaCare to pediatrics to orthopedics. The building will include 97 exam rooms, five laboratory draw areas, digital imaging suites and a full-service pharmacy.

Both buildings are expected to be completed by fall 2014....

[Orlando]

This is probable old news, but here it is in case in wasn't posted. This isn't the same building as the American Fork building is it?


http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/no...7571b6c-2ac4-5f44-a48e-11f63c623bb6.html

LEHI -- IASIS Healthcare is investing in Utah County with a hospital complex planned for north Lehi.

Great Basin Engineering representative Coury Morris said his company hopes to break ground on the project in late March or early April.

"Just so you are aware, this will be a critical care facility and there will be a helipad. The drop off next to that helipad is adjacent to the ER entrance," Morris said. Lehi planning commissioners unanimously approved the health care company's concept plan on Thursday.

[Wasatch_One]

Originally Posted by Orlando

This is probable old news, but here it is in case in wasn't posted. This isn't the same building as the American Fork building is it?


http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/no...7571b6c-2ac4-5f44-a48e-11f63c623bb6.html

Its a different hospital.