Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 4 - Page 43

Future Mayor · #**841** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 2:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Makid

There are a few sites that will not allow a wider tower. The only site that would allow a wider tower is RWP. The restrictions on the Solar Panel lighting will help to limit the wall if RWP is chosen.

There are actually several other sites, within that 1,000' that could actually accommodate an even wider tower that RWP. Particularly the former Olympic Plaza/parking lot, the lot directly south of RWP, if they used that entire street frontage on 200 S, and even the west half of the Plaza Hotel block, if they used the entire frontage of 200 W.

SLC Projects · #**842** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 3:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by wrendog

Huh? I didn't see the context but based on your quote, that is saying it would take 2 years to build, not 2 years until construction begins.

So, at least the one proposal is Omni and not Motel 6!

Grand opening 2018
Two years of construction, meaning a 2016 ground breaking.
It's still 2014.

I was hoping this would break ground next year, not the following year.

wrendog · #**843** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 3:39 AM**

Is it just my computer/internet, or can all of you reach the main moutain west subforum page? I go to the mountain west subforum (or any subforum for that matter) and just an asterisk pops up instead of threads. I have to actually do a search for individual threads for them to pull up. Am I alone?

jubguy3 · #**844** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 3:41 AM**

No, you aren't alone. I have to get to this post by seeing if it's the post with the newest comment which makes it pop up on the forums main page. Inconvenient.

Old&New · #**845** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 3:52 AM**

I'm experiencing the same thing. Seems like the entire forum is fucked up.

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Originally Posted by Orlando

My bad. I finally saw it on YouTube. That's what I get for reacting too quickly. The design is interesting. Though, I wish they'ld tear down the buildings on the southwest corner, and place the office tower there. It would look kind of weird with this flashy new development surrounding those dumpy old townhouses on that corner.

I like the apartments on that corner. Luckily that property is not part of the RWP lot.

jubguy3 · #**846** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 4:30 AM**

Haha the only one I can access with content and formatting is the NYC one

SLC Projects · #**847** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 5:02 AM**

Oh good, it's not just me. I have to go look up my post history to get to this thread.

delts145 · #**848** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 1:19 PM**

The design style of the Omni San Diego would be a decent example to emulate for SLC

Omni San Diego Convention Center Hotel

The Omni San Diego is located across the street from the San Diego Convention center making it the perfect convention center hotel. The Omni Hotel San Diego is only a few blocks away from the historic gaslamp district and is walking distance to east village, Horton Plaza, Seaport Village and the San Diego Bay. The Omni Hotel in San Diego is surrounded by great bars and restaurants, all within walking distance. Guests also can enjoy McCormick & Schmick's delicious California Cuisine located right in the Omni.

This award winning hotel has been named one of the best luxury hotels in San Diego. With contemporary furnishings and excellent amenities and customer service it is no wonder why the Omni San Diego gets accolades. The clean and modern decor of the rooms and the stunning views they provide are a huge draw for visitors too. This AAA Four Diamond San Diego Hotel is a visitors favorite!

EPdesign · #**849** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 1:26 PM**

Wow. I thought I was banned the forums.

I think two years will go by quick. We will see 111 rise in that time. It does worry me about the OR leaving but considering how long it normally takes projects in Utah. Two years is not bad

I really hope we get something like San Diego. Wow. That is a beauty

delts145 · #**850** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 1:52 PM**

There seems to have been a number of subtle issues with the Forum server lately. I imagine yesterday was an attempt to do some maintenance. I don't know if any of you guys have had any problems with the SLTrib. site, but it gives my computer a lot of headaches for whatever the reasons.

Makid · #**851** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 3:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by EPdesign

Wow. I thought I was banned the forums.

I think two years will go by quick. We will see 111 rise in that time. It does worry me about the OR leaving but considering how long it normally takes projects in Utah. Two years is not bad

I really hope we get something like San Diego. Wow. That is a beauty

I wouldn't worry to much about OR leaving. As long as they know it is coming and will be complete by 2018, they will stay.

As the hotel will have close to or over an another 100,000 sq ft of space (meeting/ballroom/exhibit) that will be controlled by the County, this will give OR an additional 100,000 sq ft of space for their exhibitors.

Those that have had a chance to explore OR know the desperate need for more room for the exhibitors.

Because of this, I would expect it to be built on only a few locations (direct connection will be key for expansion) dropping anything that crosses the street from the Salt Palace 4 block area. This does include the RWP block as a direct connection to the SPCC is possible here without needing a waiver for a sky bridge.

This would remove 3 or 4 possible locations from selection. This still leaves 4 locations that would be great for the CCH while providing expansion possibilities for the SPCC to connect with the CCH with both exhibit and meeting spaces.

UTPlanner · #**852** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 3:05 PM**

I'm definitely excited that the Omni Hotel submitted a proposal, but it is personally disappointing to see that there was not any other submittals. I think with a more competitive process that applicants really would have to step up with their designs. It makes me wonder what was holding back other developers. It makes me wonder if the RFP was poorly written to begin with or that it demanded too much information at the beginning of the process that intimidated other developers. I'm optimistic though I suppose I can say I'm cautiously optimistic.

scottharding · #**853** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 3:49 PM**

Don't worry too much about the time line, Projects. Two years goes fast. And it will still be finished before the La Porte project on State Street.

Future Mayor · #**854** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 7:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by scottharding

Don't worry too much about the time line, Projects. Two years goes fast. And it will still be finished before the La Porte project on State Street.

That's not saying much. The Salt Lake Temple, on it's original building schedule, would be done before La Porte State St, if it were to start today.

H4vok · #**855** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 7:16 PM**

Photo: stevenf (Flickr)

Makid · #**856** Posted **Oct 29, 2014, 3:07 PM**

I do have a small update regarding the AIR project.

When I passed the lot this morning on the way in, there was a drill truck on the site and it looked like they were drilling for soil samples.

Not sure if this means anything else will be happening soon, I just wanted to post that there was activity at the site today.

asies1981 · #**857** Posted **Oct 29, 2014, 7:22 PM**

Post about first real TSA development west of I-15 on North Temple. I hope this project is a catalyst for more development along North Temple.

SLC Projects · #**858** Posted **Oct 29, 2014, 7:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by asies1981

Post about first real TSA development west of I-15 on North Temple. I hope this project is a catalyst for more development along North Temple.

Wish this development was right on North Temple.

asies1981 · #**859** Posted **Oct 30, 2014, 12:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

Wish this development was right on North Temple.

I would have loved to see it on North Temple, I hope it is at least a catalyst for more development near the TRAX line.

Comrade · #**860** Posted **Oct 30, 2014, 1:28 AM**

These developments are boring. I wish there was some variety. They're all the same. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a decent start, but it'd be nice if our residential being developed today wasn't the same cookie cutter condos that we've had since the creation of The Metro a decade or so ago.