Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 4 - Page 163

Orlando · #**3241** Posted **Jul 18, 2015, 7:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by KPBDEV

Orlando ... AUC was not designed by IDC group the firm we hired is IBI. IBI is a large international architectural/design firm originating from Toronto, Canada.

Sorry. That's what I meant...IBI group, which has a small office in Salt Lake City. Brian Junge is the main designer on these projects, correct? It certainly looks like his work.

linguisize · #**3242** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 6:46 PM**

The old public safety building is being renovated into residential!

Future Mayor · #**3243** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 7:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by jubguy3

Some guy I know from my church just tried to sign a contract for 3000 a month for a studio at that ugly building on 200 s 300 e. He has no money or concept of finance and my mom had to have a talk with him about finances. He's 55 and it was almost funny

What building on 200 s and 300 e are you talking about? The only thing near that intersection that might justify $3,000 a month in rent are the condos north of 200 S on the West side of 300 E. No apartment building in downtown rents for $3,000.

Future Mayor · #**3244** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 7:08 PM**

Ken, Thank you for the continued updated on UAC, I am excited to see growth in that corner of downtown.

Makid, That is very interesting information regarding possible downtown residents, and I agree 100% with the lower impact fees on higher density units. Cover the basics with impact fees, such as sewer and water upgrades, but let the increase in property taxes, and sales tax cover the rest.

linguisize, Thank you for the information regarding the old PSB, from day 1 I have said it would be an ideal location for residential, and I'm glad to see that they are have plans to keep the building. I hope the affordable mix isn't over 50% affordable though, like LaPorte was planning on for State St.

Speaking of LaPorte and State St, the crane is definitely gone. Let's hope the foreclosure process goes quickly and a new developer can purchase it soon.

delts145 · #**3245** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 9:58 PM**

Agree Future Mayor. I remember the local forum having some excellent discussions a few years back on the former safety building being converted to residential. There's great potential there for something very attractive. Great News!

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Originally Posted by linguisize

The old public safety building is being renovated into residential!

asies1981 · #**3246** Posted **Jul 20, 2015, 11:59 PM**

Development perspective of billboard-gate.

asies1981 · #**3247** Posted **Jul 21, 2015, 12:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by delts145

Agree Future Mayor. I remember the local forum having some excellent discussions a few years back on the former safety building being converted to residential. There's great potential there for something very attractive. Great News!

There is a lot of potential for that whole block, especially with all the adjacent surface parking. Hopefully this project is a catalyst for this stretch of 200 South.

slcskyline · #**3248** Posted **Jul 21, 2015, 5:58 PM**

I'm curious to get the forum's thoughts on something, imagine a scenario where we could either get a new-tallest, ~ 1,000 room CCH OR a combination of both the AUC and Regent Street Hotels (in their present design/form), which scenario would you choose and why? For the sake of argument, let's assume the CCH would be an attractive design and not a Phoenix-style CCH.

I presume that the majority of the forum (myself included) hope that all 3 developments are built, and sooner rather than later, but just curious to see the groups opinion if it came down to one of those two scenarios, what the preference would be.

scottharding · #**3249** Posted **Jul 21, 2015, 6:03 PM**

My preference would be to get the Air and the Regent Street hotels/housing over the Convention Center hotel. It goes without saying that I'd much prefer to get all three, but if I had to choice I'd go with the two unique mixed-use tower over a big chain hotel, even if it was a new tallest.

Future Mayor · #**3250** Posted **Jul 21, 2015, 6:58 PM**

That's a tough decision, and my initial opinion is AUC and Regent over CCH. The reason I would choose those is that while a new tallest would be nice to have, I have continually stated on the forum that I would rather see the footprint of downtown grow through more mid-rise buildings. I have always felt that this strategy enlivens even more of downtown because it is placing people in more places rather than simply in just one. I also like the idea of stretching downtown a bit more west on the 4th south corridor and getting rid of the Eat A Burger, not to mention the added vibrancy, and density Regent hotel will give to The Gallivan Center.

The reason the decision to choose one over the other was so difficult for me is that I see a new tallest 1,000 room CCH as a major catalyst for even more development. It could easily and will most likely spur, another large hotel in the vicinity of the Salt Palace, due to the increased number of larger conferences coming to SLC due to the new CCH and expanded conference space. However I may change my mind if the CCH were definitely going to be placed on the RWP location and the layout of the hotel engaged 2nd south, including retail and/or restaurant space.

But if you are holding my hand to the fire to choose just one or the other it would be AUC/Regent.

I like this discussion you started.

Makid · #**3251** Posted **Jul 21, 2015, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by slcskyline

I'm curious to get the forum's thoughts on something, imagine a scenario where we could either get a new-tallest, ~ 1,000 room CCH OR a combination of both the AUC and Regent Street Hotels (in their present design/form), which scenario would you choose and why? For the sake of argument, let's assume the CCH would be an attractive design and not a Phoenix-style CCH.

I presume that the majority of the forum (myself included) hope that all 3 developments are built, and sooner rather than later, but just curious to see the groups opinion if it came down to one of those two scenarios, what the preference would be.

I would prefer all 3.

My viewpoint is different is probably different then most. For me, the CCH - new tallest or not - is needed. So if it was a CCH or AUC/Regent Hotel, CCH is the winner because of the extra convention business.

Mostly because a CCH will lead to move conventions, which leads to more convention delegates. This leads to move hotel rooms being needed, which leads to AUC/Regent Hotel anyway.

As a side note, Boutique hotels such as AUC and the Regent Hotel aren't really comparable to a CCH because of the services offered by each. Most wouldn't think of them as an either/or situation as Boutique hotels don't stop a CCH and a CCH has a different market than a Boutique hotel.

linguisize · #**3252** Posted **Jul 21, 2015, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by scottharding

My preference would be to get the Air and the Regent Street hotels/housing over the Convention Center hotel. It goes without saying that I'd much prefer to get all three, but if I had to choice I'd go with the two unique mixed-use tower over a big chain hotel, even if it was a new tallest.

Yup, while I can be a size queen when it comes to towers; I'd still prefer two unique and well designed buildings adding to the vibrancy of downtown over one large tower. Still, all three would be really great.

ToysNoiz · #**3253** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 12:11 AM**

I'd take neither scenario.... what downtown really needs is a K-mart.

CofIKid · #**3254** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 12:41 AM**

Salt Lake County gets $5.8M for State Street land

By MIKE GORRELL | The Salt Lake Tribune connect
First Published 31 minutes ago

Real estate » Wasatch Group eyes housing for land previously targeted for DA’s office.

Once envisioned as the home of the Salt Lake County district attorney's office, a 2.3-acre parcel on the southwest corner of 600 S. State Street is being sold by the county to the Wasatch Group for $5.82 million.

The company owned by Dell Loy Hansen is expected to build mid-priced housing at the site that would be targeted for the city's "regular workforce," Lee Colvin, the county's real-estate manager, told the County Council Tuesday.

The council unanimously approved the sale.

ToysNoiz · #**3255** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 1:44 AM**

For those interested, I've added to the SLC Photo gallery. Link in my signature.

Stenar · #**3256** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 2:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by linguisize

Yup, while I can be a size queen when it comes to towers; I'd still prefer two unique and well designed buildings adding to the vibrancy of downtown over one large tower. Still, all three would be really great.

Did AUC get a new design? Otherwise, it doesn't fit your criteria above.

Personally, I'd rather AUC, in its most recent design, wasn't built at all.

scottharding · #**3257** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 3:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by CofIKid

Salt Lake County gets $5.8M for State Street land

By MIKE GORRELL | The Salt Lake Tribune connect
First Published 31 minutes ago

Real estate » Wasatch Group eyes housing for land previously targeted for DA’s office.

Once envisioned as the home of the Salt Lake County district attorney's office, a 2.3-acre parcel on the southwest corner of 600 S. State Street is being sold by the county to the Wasatch Group for $5.82 million.

The company owned by Dell Loy Hansen is expected to build mid-priced housing at the site that would be targeted for the city's "regular workforce," Lee Colvin, the county's real-estate manager, told the County Council Tuesday.

The council unanimously approved the sale.

That's very good news! I was just imagining that this is what should happen when I drove by that site the other day.

Makid · #**3258** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 3:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by CofIKid

Salt Lake County gets $5.8M for State Street land

By MIKE GORRELL | The Salt Lake Tribune connect
First Published 31 minutes ago

Real estate » Wasatch Group eyes housing for land previously targeted for DA’s office.

Once envisioned as the home of the Salt Lake County district attorney's office, a 2.3-acre parcel on the southwest corner of 600 S. State Street is being sold by the county to the Wasatch Group for $5.82 million.

The company owned by Dell Loy Hansen is expected to build mid-priced housing at the site that would be targeted for the city's "regular workforce," Lee Colvin, the county's real-estate manager, told the County Council Tuesday.

The council unanimously approved the sale.

This is really good news.

Does anyone know the zoning for the corner? I am just wondering if maybe we will get some residential apartments over 10 stories, preferably higher of course.

asies1981 · #**3259** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 4:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by CofIKid

Salt Lake County gets $5.8M for State Street land

By MIKE GORRELL | The Salt Lake Tribune connect
First Published 31 minutes ago

Real estate » Wasatch Group eyes housing for land previously targeted for DA’s office.

Once envisioned as the home of the Salt Lake County district attorney's office, a 2.3-acre parcel on the southwest corner of 600 S. State Street is being sold by the county to the Wasatch Group for $5.82 million.

The company owned by Dell Loy Hansen is expected to build mid-priced housing at the site that would be targeted for the city's "regular workforce," Lee Colvin, the county's real-estate manager, told the County Council Tuesday.

The council unanimously approved the sale.

This is good news, Wasatch Group had alluded to a future "workforce" housing development and now we know where it will be.

asies1981 · #**3260** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 4:46 AM**

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