Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 3

[jimmycdii]

I see that the Harmon's site is entirely covered in colored squares in this image, including the grassy area on State, as well as the part on the other end of the block.

As a newcomer, I wasn't sure; does that mean there are plans to build in these currently empty spaces? Are they planning on surrounding Harmons with office and retail space?

Originally Posted by DMTower

That whole area has a ton going on either right now or in the near future.

[SLC Projects]

Yes. West of Harmon's on state street is the future site for tower 8. A 20ish office tower to be develop some time after 111 south main. To the East a 5-6 story housing develop is planned. Not sure when.

[jimmycdii]

Originally Posted by SLC Projects

Yes. West of Harmon's on state street is the future site for tower 8. A 20ish office tower to be develop some time after 111 south main. To the East a 5-6 story housing develop is planned. Not sure when.

awesome thanks for filling me in. Now that you say that, I remember seeing past posts about these developments, but I guess I never put two and two together that they'll be flanking Harmons. Exciting.

[Orlando]

Originally Posted by ToysNoiz

Here is SLC at sunset with 111 South Main illuminated. I wonder if a variety of colors will be used like on 222 .

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2831/9374670732_fc028741c8_z.jpg

nice job!

[Orlando]

http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/glassdoors...known-13&utm_content=top50cityunknown-13

[sunflowerjka]

Originally Posted by Viperlord

I found this on Dixon and Associates Architects website:

Also, Dixon and associates & Boyer submitted a building permit last week for the 6 level midblock parking structure behind the former Questar headquarters:

"Boyer 102 Tower Parking Garage Phase 1
New parking structure"

If you look at the rendering pic you can see the parking structure looks to be an addition to the already existing parking structure on that block...?

http://www.dixonslc.com/?section=office

151 Tower, Salt Lake City UT


I wonder though.... Goldman Sachs name is up at the top of that tower..... is goldmans expanding to this location as well? or is it a complete move? I would bet that the current rendering of that tower would be too small to house all of Goldmans entire operations......

Anyways.... thoughts? opinions?

Wow! I really like the look of this building! Infact if the Walker Tower Parking Structure ever gets a face-lift I hope it looks something similar to this. One thing I really like is that though it looks like a typical box if you look closely the edges of the building are just slightly asymmetrical but the angles appear seamless. The look of the glass next to the older 70's buildings actually complements that portion of state st.

I agree though, I think they could have planned something better than a mini parking lot to the north, retail space would have been perfect there or even an urban park or garden. But Im not going to complain right now, Im just happy to see so much positive and attractive, non-stucco development happening downtown!!!

[stayinginformed]

Originally Posted by sunflowerjka

I agree though, I think they could have planned something better than a mini parking lot to the north, retail space would have been perfect there or even an urban park or garden. But Im not going to complain right now, Im just happy to see so much positive and attractive, non-stucco development happening downtown!!!

The mini parking lot to the north is not owned by Boyer. It is owned by the federal government. I do not see that parking lot becoming a mid-block street if ownership stays with the federal government.

[Old&New]

Originally Posted by DMTower

I'm sure transgender people can use the bathroom of their preference, just like they do in most places.

All new construction should have gender neutral bathroom options for transgender people. Either we provide these options, or we get rid of gender segregated bathrooms all together.

[ToysNoiz]

I came across this...

[justiny]

Originally Posted by stayinginformed

The mini parking lot to the north is not owned by Boyer. It is owned by the federal government. I do not see that parking lot becoming a mid-block street if ownership stays with the federal government.

I was just about to say this.

With the Federal Building right there, I don't envision a mid-block street between State and 2nd East because of security and safety concerns.

[DMTower]

Originally Posted by Old&New

All new construction should have gender neutral bathroom options for transgender people. Either we provide these options, or we get rid of gender segregated bathrooms all together.

Why should transgender people be treated as a separate group? They identify as a certain 🞵🞵🞵... why not use the restroom that corresponds with that gender? That seems like a more dignified option to me than being put in a special bathroom.

[DMTower]

Originally Posted by justiny

I was just about to say this.

With the Federal Building right there, I don't envision a mid-block street between State and 2nd East because of security and safety concerns.

There is still plenty of room for a setback from the street just as large as exists on the north side of the building.

[justiny]

Originally Posted by DMTower

There is still plenty of room for a setback from the street just as large as exists on the north side of the building.

That may be true, but I still don't see it happening. It could be due to the south side not as reinforced as the north and west sides or simply the federal government mitigating the risk factor to two sides and not opening up a third side.

Or any other reason.

Just my opinion.

[ToysNoiz]

I don't think that a mid block would be a big safety concern, but surveillance would be a good idea.

[UTAZLoVer]

Originally Posted by Old&New

All new construction should have gender neutral bathroom options for transgender people. Either we provide these options, or we get rid of gender segregated bathrooms all together.

Many new buildings have a family restroom, which is welcome to any and all genders and ungenders. It can be the gender neutralist of restrooms, if it need be.

[sock puppet]

Originally Posted by justiny

I was just about to say this.

With the Federal Building right there, I don't envision a mid-block street between State and 2nd East because of security and safety concerns.

I take that mid-block street/alley every day of the week to avoid turning right onto State Street from in front of Harmons. There's no green arrow and pedestrians take the entire light to walk from one side to the other.
I digress. That mid-block access already exists, don't you think that it will remain? I'm sure that it will only improve with the parking structure back there.

[DCRes]

With Boyer selling four office buildings at Gateway and with the investment they are undertaking in these blocks around State Street and 200 E it seems like their current strategy is more in development and less in property management. Not many on this forum liked the design of the 101 Tower, but 151 Tower looks a lot better. A huge positive is that both of these 'Towers' as well as the parking garage are replacing surface parking lots. I also like that we are seeing significant developments both to the east of main street (the Boyer projects as well as the La Porte project on State) and to the west of main with the Air7Center.

[Orlando]

Originally Posted by ToysNoiz

I came across this...

That's old stuff from a former forum member, Urbanboy. You must have found that on www.utahurbanforum.com

[UTPlanner]

With regard to the Boyer properties, they have been in the office discussing residential uses along 200 East, just east of the proposed parking structure. They have submitted plans to secure a building permit for that structure. I hadn't heard anything about the 151 Building. I think that it looks like it's the right size for the area and that it will fit in well. This project is obviously just getting started so keep in mind that we probably won't see construction in the very near future.

[SLC Projects]

Originally Posted by UTPlanner

With regard to the Boyer properties, they have been in the office discussing residential uses along 200 East, just east of the proposed parking structure. They have submitted plans to secure a building permit for that structure. I hadn't heard anything about the 151 Building. I think that it looks like it's the right size for the area and that it will fit in well. This project is obviously just getting started so keep in mind that we probably won't see construction in the very near future.

So it sounds to me then is the Boyer Company plans to develop residential on the parking lot on 200 East before they develop that cool looking building (151).

So if I'm right and let me know if I'm not, but the order of development is the following.....

1. 101 Office Building
2. 102 Office Building ( remodel )
3. Parking garage
4. Residential on 200 E?
5. 151 Office Building?

Note: 1 and 2 is happening right now.