Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 4 - Page 267

ToysNoiz · #**5321** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 4:39 AM**

222's blinds give the building some daily variety and shows interaction. It helps you think of the building as something actual people work and play in.

Utah_Dave · #**5322** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 4:40 AM**

I would really like to see some unique pictures of our skyline with the use of some well placed drones. Any hobbyist's out there? Hook us up!

Utah_Dave · #**5323** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 5:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by ToysNoiz

222's blinds give the building some daily variety and shows interaction. It helps you think of the building as something actual people work and play in.

I see your point about signs of life, but too me it looks like some cheap vertical blinds were put up. I think the blinds, the way they are, make it look cheap. I envision a lot of messy desks for some reason. Lol, and I'm not even a neat freak.

We really need to get a new tall building to talk about!

wrendog · #**5324** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 5:47 AM**

Here is cool drone footage of 111 S Main (not mine)

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Utah_Dave · #**5325** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 3:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by wrendog

Here is cool drone footage of 111 S Main (not mine)

• Video Link

That was great drone footage! Those things are amazing.

EPdesign · #**5326** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 3:53 PM**

HandsomeJohn · #**5327** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 3:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Future Mayor

While google fiber talk is super exhilarating. Do we know when we can expect an announcement on the CCH? Or does anyone have any other development related news?

The CCH Committee met again this past Thursday, they have still not made a decision.

Wasatch Wasteland · #**5328** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 5:36 PM**

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The CCH Committee met again this past Thursday, they have still not made a decision.

I am hoping this means that most if not all three proposals have been extremely well designed. Perhaps they are having trouble finding which one has more benefits than the other. A "Good, Better, Best" scenario if you will.

UTAZLoVer · #**5329** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 7:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Utah_Dave

On a side note. Not high rise related. Ogden needs a tram put in from the east bench to the top of Snow Basin. It's a no brainer and would be such a boost to a lack luster town. That is if money was not a problem

I think it would put the city on the map! Kind of

Hey! Welcome! Without going too far into this (some forum members get touchy about discussions being in the wrong thread and technically this belongs in the Ogden thread), this suggestion totally is a no-brainer, but because of property ownership issues is very difficult to execute.

A tram, gondola or any other form of transit from the 29th St Trailhead or WSU to Snowbasin would require permission from both the Peterson family (they own the foothills in for that entire stretch) as well as the US Forest Service, in addition to Snowbasin itself and either WSU or Ogden City on either end. The latter two would be pretty easy to secure, but the former two are full of red tape and politics. If you want me to expound on this, go ahead and move the discussion to the Ogden thread and I can go into further detail. This is not to even mention funding, which is an entire different issue and really cannot even be explored without all necessary parties on board.

Thanks for bringing it up, and welcome again!!

Utah_Dave · #**5330** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 10:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by UTAZLoVer

Hey! Welcome! Without going too far into this (some forum members get touchy about discussions being in the wrong thread and technically this belongs in the Ogden thread), this suggestion totally is a no-brainer, but because of property ownership issues is very difficult to execute.

A tram, gondola or any other form of transit from the 29th St Trailhead or WSU to Snowbasin would require permission from both the Peterson family (they own the foothills in for that entire stretch) as well as the US Forest Service, in addition to Snowbasin itself and either WSU or Ogden City on either end. The latter two would be pretty easy to secure, but the former two are full of red tape and politics. If you want me to expound on this, go ahead and move the discussion to the Ogden thread and I can go into further detail. This is not to even mention funding, which is an entire different issue and really cannot even be explored without all necessary parties on board.

Thanks for bringing it up, and welcome again!!

Thanks for the heads up about the Ogden Forum. I'm crossing my fingers for a 500ft CCH! We collectively need this. Lol

Utah_Dave · #**5331** Posted **Feb 20, 2016, 10:11 PM**

I did quick search of some nice looking high rises and I found a nice building that would fit nicely in the Salt Lake skyline. If you google " The Vue Charlotte", I think this would be a nice building design for our CCH if it is indead going to be about 500ft. What would be your ideal look? I'm curious.

Utah_Dave · #**5332** Posted **Feb 21, 2016, 5:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Wasatch Wasteland

I am hoping this means that most if not all three proposals have been extremely well designed. Perhaps they are having trouble finding which one has more benefits than the other. A "Good, Better, Best" scenario if you will.

Given Salt Lakes past troubles with large projects coming to fruition, I fear they did not get the proposals they were hoping for. I hope I am wrong and we can finally be excited by a large project and a new, tallest building!

Stenar · #**5333** Posted **Feb 21, 2016, 8:32 AM**

I'm not sure how to feel about their plan to turn the Union Pacific Depot into a boutique hotel. As long as the main hall is left mostly untouched, then I could support it, I guess.

Also, the Trib says, "Cushing said Vestar intends to rebuild key traffic access points into the mall in hopes of relieving congestion during peak events at the adjacent arena where the Utah Jazz play." Doesn't that sound like they could be planning to relocate the entrances to the parking garage??

The Olympic fountain area is way too small for their planned ice skating rink.

http://www.sltrib.com/news/3557755-155/new-owners-unveil-30m-upgrade-for

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More info on the plans for the Gateway The new owners seem serious about turning the Gateway around.

delts145 · #**5334** Posted **Feb 21, 2016, 11:42 PM**

Yeah, That's pretty interesting about the Depot. Sounds like some much needed changes are going to take place finally. I'm kind of wondering if 30 million will be enough, after reading everything they want to do. Also, I'm kind of holding my breath about the main hall too. I imagine the bulk of any additional needed space for the Boutique Hotel would be added on at the West side. There's quite a bit of vertical space, considering the drop down to the Plaza. I've always thought the backside of the Depot needed a little dressing up. I'm hoping whatever they add on will be in the same tasteful and authentic style.

http://www.calgaryherald.com

ToysNoiz · #**5335** Posted **Feb 22, 2016, 4:58 AM**

EPdesign · #**5336** Posted **Feb 22, 2016, 5:17 AM**

ToysNoiz....Beautiful

wrendog · #**5337** Posted **Feb 22, 2016, 5:21 AM**

Great shots! That skyline is begging for a 550 ft+ signature tower

Highrise_Mike · #**5338** Posted **Feb 22, 2016, 5:28 AM**

Love those shots ToysNoiz, thanks for sharing. 111 S definitely bridges the gap in the skyline in that last shot.

StevenF · #**5339** Posted **Feb 22, 2016, 3:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by wrendog

Great shots! That skyline is begging for a 550 ft+ signature tower

I kind of think of the mountains as the signature tower for Salt Lake.

Hatman · #**5340** Posted **Feb 22, 2016, 4:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stenar

http://www.sltrib.com/news/3557755-155/new-owners-unveil-30m-upgrade-for

The link says 110 room hotel in the UP depot. I didn't think there was that much room in there. In order to make room for 110 hotel rooms, do you think they'll need to build additions to the depot? They could put the additions on the west end, where those vacant 1-story buildings shaped like triangles are.

I think changing the main hall is definitely out, as the thing is a registered historic place. In fact, to use the main hall as the hotel lobby might be the best possible use I can think for it (barring the impossible return of trains to the depot, of course!)