Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 4 - Page 108

jubguy3 · #**2141** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 8:27 AM**

I was under the impression that the developers were waiting for the demand. Its not dead, they built the accompanying garage.

Ironweed · #**2142** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 9:27 AM**

The Alsco building looks like the developer started strong, ran out of money, and stopped building on the eighth floor?

A tower definitely belongs there, but I would argue leveling those hideous, brick, 1980's obscenities across the street to the south first...

delts145 · #**2143** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 4:51 PM**

Very cool development.

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

Another step forward for Salt Lake City.....

New development aims to create a more walkable downtown

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http://fox13now.com/2015/02/27/new-development-aims-to-create-a-more-walkable-downtown/

Comrade · #**2144** Posted **Mar 7, 2015, 10:18 PM**

I like it! But part of me is going to miss the grittiness of the old antique building that was there for years - especially the old telephone booth!

bflatflat9 · #**2145** Posted **Mar 8, 2015, 12:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Comrade

I like it! But part of me is going to miss the grittiness of the old antique building that was there for years - especially the old telephone booth!

That poor old telephone didn't last long (working).
Me and my son would plunder their record collection when it was a second-hand store. Amazing finds at times.
Cool new development though, and I get the sense that the urban feel is somewhat catching on here in lil ol' SLC.
Like the picture Comrade posted of all that warehouse space that we've lost, I just hope that the rest of the older buildings get utilized and thrive in one capacity or another. There's still some left.

Future Mayor · #**2146** Posted **Mar 8, 2015, 9:35 PM**

Moved to transit thread.

Future Mayor · #**2147** Posted **Mar 8, 2015, 9:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ironweed

A tower definitely belongs there, but I would argue leveling those hideous, brick, 1980's obscenities across the street to the south first...

That's going to be a much difficult project to get rid of, as a large majority of that block is intertwined together, from 200 S to 300 S and W. Temple to just west of Main.

All the underground parking under the Red Brick Buildings, the Hilton, and American Towers is all one large intertwined, multi-level garage. I'm not an engineer, but I'm guessing that removing part of an underground parking section and not affecting the others would be a big undertaking.

Who knows, maybe they build the garage section under the red brick buildings with as sturdy of a foundation as those areas that support Hilton and AT's, but I highly doubt it.

So I think the best we can hope for, regarding increased height at that intersection is the NE corner and eventually a rebuilt of the newly named HIE.

While design of those red brick buildings aren't all that nice, I really think that with the right reuse that those Plaza's could be really lively. It's a great mid block corridor both e/w and n/s, and it connects to the lobby of a substantial amount of residential. If the owners choose to activate the plaza area with some programming, I think it could encourage more retail/restaurant type businesses to open up in many of those other plaza level spaces.

The addition of a couple of restaurants, maybe a bar or two, facing the middle plaza area, combined with lights strung across the plaza or unique overall lighting design, add some art elements, some outdoor concerts to entertain guests, and throw in some minor refacing touches to some parts of or some of the buildings.

I think adding a few of those things would change the entire outlook of that entire corner of that block. The Red Door, Olive Garden and the restaurant next to the Red Door already get a large number of Capital Theater Patrons before and after shows. The above mentioned programming could add to that.

We often times complain that everything is focused on streets in SLC and there aren't any mid-block walkways/alleys etc. There are many in downtown, they are just under utilized by the property owners.

asies1981 · #**2148** Posted **Mar 9, 2015, 10:57 PM**

Photo update on the Seasons at Library Square.

EPdesign · #**2149** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 2:25 PM**

Fellow former members. I have been taking a picture every week of the 111 south construction site from a top of one of our parking structures(Wells Fargo lot).For a while the performance art center was all that could be seen. Now that the tower is rising, I was thinking; when it is complete I will make a video and post it on here.

Side note since I'm really digging the view up here
I really hope 151 and the properties next to harmons get developed with high rise structures. I still think Carl's is the best place for a new signature tower

jedikermit · #**2150** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 6:08 PM**

Do it Irving. DOOO IT.

jedikermit · #**2151** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 6:58 PM**

slightly off topic, maybe...but if you have Instagram, you should be following this guy: https://instagram.com/saltcityarchitect/ ...Jared Wright has been doing a series on SLC buildings that includes both contemporary and classic architecture; besides the photos, which are good, he includes a synopsis of the design and function of the building, the history of the building and tenants, etc.

Highly recommended.

You could also follow me, but mine is mostly like LEGO and socks and a Rubber Duckie...not as good.

linguisize · #**2152** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 7:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by jedikermit

slightly off topic, maybe...but if you have Instagram, you should be following this guy: https://instagram.com/saltcityarchitect/ ...Jared Wright has been doing a series on SLC buildings that includes both contemporary and classic architecture; besides the photos, which are good, he includes a synopsis of the design and function of the building, the history of the building and tenants, etc.

Highly recommended.

You could also follow me, but mine is mostly like LEGO and socks and a Rubber Duckie...not as good.

I'm already following him actually. His insight is wonderful. Did you know they were considering tearing down the City and County building for some other project sometime in the 60's? That would have been... criminal.

jedikermit · #**2153** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 9:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by linguisize

I'm already following him actually. His insight is wonderful. Did you know they were considering tearing down the City and County building for some other project sometime in the 60's? That would have been... criminal.

Yup. And then considering it again during the 1980s because of the cost of seismic upgrades. At least (for once) they made the right choice.

asies1981 · #**2154** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 10:42 PM**

Downtown is becoming younger and less white according to a new report.

jubguy3 · #**2155** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 11:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by asies1981

Downtown is becoming younger and less white according to a new report.

Your URL is just the phrase "D4 is younger and less white according to a new report". Might want to fix that lol

asies1981 · #**2156** Posted **Mar 10, 2015, 11:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by jubguy3

Your URL is just the phrase "D4 is younger and less white according to a new report". Might want to fix that lol

Thanks for catching that, the link is fixed.

delts145 · #**2157** Posted **Mar 11, 2015, 12:49 AM**

Asies, I think the last link about Seasons at Library Square needs an adjustment also. It goes directly to the latest Cowboy Partners Project. Keep up the incredible work. Your participation is a huge plus for our forum.

asies1981 · #**2158** Posted **Mar 11, 2015, 3:48 AM**

Photo update on the Seasons at Library Square, with the correct link!

Ironweed · #**2159** Posted **Mar 11, 2015, 5:50 AM**

Agreed. Isaac has done a phenomenal job. I look to see if he has anything new on his site daily. Very useful information and enjoyable to read.

Dear Issac; Before retiring to bed, please make sure to measure your head size with a tape measure. If it has expanded after reading this, you are suffering from bigheadtitus.

The cure will be to report on at least two of Salt Lake's large parking lots for which no development is expected for decades. That may not too be hard.

Keep up the great work bro.

jubguy3 · #**2160** Posted **Mar 11, 2015, 6:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ironweed

Agreed. Isaac has done a phenomenal job. I look to see if he has anything new on his site daily. Very useful information and enjoyable to read.

Dear Issac; Before retiring to bed, please make sure to measure your head size with a tape measure. If it has expanded after reading this, you are suffering from bigheadtitus.

The cure will be to report on at least two of Salt Lake's large parking lots for which no development is expected for decades. That may not too be hard.

Keep up the great work bro.

The one across from the courthouses and the one between Temple Square and Triad, duh