Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 5

[Stenar]

With all of the apartments being built, I think RDA ought to change its plans for Station Center or whatever it’s called, and focus on building a tech campus for our local tech companies to grow into, and recruit other tech companies to move into.

[Ironweed]

Originally Posted by asies1981

I've heard rumors about this project, my guess is it will be around 6 stories.

Anything would help in that area. Maybe it will become a catalyst for the station plans. Currently, it is an extension of a dive blvd.

[delts145]

photo bump, new Regent Street extension

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[Makid]

Originally Posted by asies1981

I've heard rumors about this project, my guess is it will be around 6 stories.

Hopefully it will also have a decent number of units. As it is in the Gateway Zoning area, it should have ground level retail as the intent is that 200 South has a Commercial/Retail aspect to it.

With being at almost a bridge location between the Central Station and Downtown on a Trax Line, I would expect that the units would go quickly and at a higher premium than those along 100S.

Because of the coming closure of the Road Home and with the depressed land values of nearby properties, I would expect that we will see the Central Station area transform fairly rapidly over the next few years.

[Always Sunny in SLC]

Originally Posted by Makid

Hopefully it will also have a decent number of units. As it is in the Gateway Zoning area, it should have ground level retail as the intent is that 200 South has a Commercial/Retail aspect to it.

With being at almost a bridge location between the Central Station and Downtown on a Trax Line, I would expect that the units would go quickly and at a higher premium than those along 100S.

Because of the coming closure of the Road Home and with the depressed land values of nearby properties, I would expect that we will see the Central Station area transform fairly rapidly over the next few years.

You are spot on. This area is going to boom once the Road Home closes. I think it will actually turn into a really cool area and is another reason why I think the Gateway's best days are ahead of it.

Last I heard St Vincent was planning on staying there. Is that still the case? It seems weird to have food services downtown and then the people will need to each day travel across town to their shelter. Are any of the shelters offering food?

[Makid]

Originally Posted by Always Sunny in SLC

You are spot on. This area is going to boom once the Road Home closes. I think it will actually turn into a really cool area and is another reason why I think the Gateway's best days are ahead of it.

Last I heard St Vincent was planning on staying there. Is that still the case? It seems weird to have food services downtown and then the people will need to each day travel across town to their shelter. Are any of the shelters offering food?

St. Vincent is staying last I heard. The Resource Centers are all encompassing and will offer everything inside from the basics like bedding, hygiene and nutrition but also job and housing assistance. I think they are also looking at having opportunities for job training and other programs as well. The idea is that people can stay inside (or within the property) until they are placed into permanent housing as it would limit their chances of coming into contact with those that prey on the homeless.

I really doubt that the Catholic Church would sell when there is a need in the area. They have operated as an emergency overflow shelter in the past for up to 40 beds or so during the Winter with a special permit from the City. The services offered may change slightly over time but I don't foresee them closing or moving.

I think it will be a few years before we know how the new Resource Centers are working. If more are needed, they will be added further south in the Salt Lake Valley and then added where needed throughout the State.

[StevenF]

Originally Posted by Stenar

With all of the apartments being built, I think RDA ought to change its plans for Station Center or whatever it’s called, and focus on building a tech campus for our local tech companies to grow into, and recruit other tech companies to move into.

If you are having a tech-focused area I think a college would be a good fit for the area as well.

[FullCircle]

Originally Posted by asies1981

Demo work should start soon on the Quattro, a 7-story project for the 400 South and 400 East intersection.

Not terribly exciting architecturally, but I like that it has a smallish footprint, especially compared to some of the monstrously long apartments on 4th south, and that it has ground floor retail. Good-enough infill.

[ThePusherMan]

Originally Posted by StevenF

If you are having a tech-focused area I think a college would be a good fit for the area as well.

Salt Lake city absolutely needs to get some sort of tech campus downtown ASAP. It should be high on their priority list. There are several viable sights Station Center, as mentioned, the Fleet Block, or the giant full city block of surface parking on the corner of 4th and main are a few that come to mind. Perhaps Neumont College could expand as part of the project as well.

[Stenar]

Originally Posted by ThePusherMan

Salt Lake city absolutely needs to get some sort of tech campus downtown ASAP. It should be high on their priority list. There are several viable sights Station Center, as mentioned, the Fleet Block, or the giant full city block of surface parking on the corner of 4th and main are a few that come to mind. Perhaps Neumont College could expand as part of the project as well.

The Sears block would be great to raze and start over, too.

[Merewether]

Sign in elevator at City Creek Harmon's looks as if it has been there for a while but I just now noticed the lowest line.

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[Orlando]

Originally Posted by ThePusherMan

Salt Lake city absolutely needs to get some sort of tech campus downtown ASAP. It should be high on their priority list. There are several viable sights Station Center, as mentioned, the Fleet Block, or the giant full city block of surface parking on the corner of 4th and main are a few that come to mind. Perhaps Neumont College could expand as part of the project as well.

There are quite a few people who are currently trying to help Salt Lake City draw tech companies to locate adjacent to downtown. There are individuals that I know of who are drumming up private investment support to build the needed infrastructure in these areas. This is probably one of the biggest deterrents for companies to locate here. Tho roads, power lines, water, sewage, curbs, street right-of-way development, etc. I've been involved in concept master-planning of the area, and have hopes that one or more of these big startups will see the light and be the first to help jump start the area. We just need one to be the catalyst of major re-development in these areas adjacent to downtown on the west and south side.

I see this recent development in Boise as a similar type of development that occured adjacent to downtown. It has a funky park/amenity for the city and the architecture is dynamic.

[Orlando]

Originally Posted by FullCircle

Not terribly exciting architecturally, but I like that it has a smallish footprint, especially compared to some of the monstrously long apartments on 4th south, and that it has ground floor retail. Good-enough infill.

Ya, I agree completely. It's a little encouraging and a step in the right direction for these kinds of developments on 4th south.

[Utah_Dave]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/155991...posted-public/

I hope you can see this photo. Of course it does not do justice to actually being in 111 Main and seeing the great views. It did get me to thinking as more of these residential high rises go up more and more people will realize the stunning views you can have in urban living. Not only are there great city view but the Mountain View’s are amazing as well. 400 s really is ideal to capture views of downtown, the university, and the Cottonwood canyons. I really hope some 15-20 story residential towers will go up along that stretch. That east side of SLC really is ideal city living for those who like the neighborhood feel but want to live in urban high rise living. The West Side is a little more gritty and industrial feeling.

A while back I believe a student project was posted showing a residential tower situated on the Sears block. That concept or something like it would be great along 400 south. Unfortunately a lot of ideal parcels have been developed.

Can anyone take my link and make the photo show on this thread instead of just a link?

Also a side note. The way 111 Main is layed out on each floor is very interesting. Each level has a raised interlocking Flooring system that the offices are built on. Instead of setting up the offices on th concrete floor, they install a flooring system that is about 2 ft tall of the actual floor. This is where a lot of the utilities run instead of a drop ceilings or exposed rafters. I don’t know what this type of system is called but it seems quite expensive and kind of a curious way to set up each floor.

Here’s to hoping we can all retire in our high rise condos with fantastic views.

[Utah_Dave]

I also wish our older brick and mortar buildings like the Walker Center were much taller. I find that most western cities in general are kinda boring when compared to Eastern cities that have a great mix of building from different eras.

SLC will always be missing this from our skyline

[ctobsl]

Originally Posted by Utah_Dave

https://www.flickr.com/photos/155991...posted-public/

Also a side note. The way 111 Main is layed out on each floor is very interesting. Each level has a raised interlocking Flooring system that the offices are built on. Instead of setting up the offices on th concrete floor, they install a flooring system that is about 2 ft tall of the actual floor. This is where a lot of the utilities run instead of a drop ceilings or exposed rafters. I don’t know what this type of system is called but it seems quite expensive and kind of a curious way to set up each floor.

Raised Floor or Raised Access Computer Floor

[Makid]

Originally Posted by Utah_Dave

https://www.flickr.com/photos/155991...posted-public/

Can anyone take my link and make the photo show on this thread instead of just a link?

Picture from Utah_Dave

I think this is the image that you are wanting to be displayed.

[delts145]

Originally Posted by Utah_Dave

I also wish our older brick and mortar buildings like the Walker Center were much taller. I find that most western cities in general are kinda boring when compared to Eastern cities that have a great mix of building from different eras.

SLC will always be missing this from our skyline

Never say never Dave. Like you I love the old classics. Look at the new Alexander Tower in Philadelphia. Following the thread on it, the locals love it. Many commented on how it had a strong retro vibe to it. With very little trouble, even more superficial elements could be added to the facade and crown. Perhaps even stronger flourishes of Art Deco. If I have anything to do with building in Salt Lake City in the future, and I plan on it, I will definitely focus on mixing in the classics.


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[Orlando]

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[Orlando]

Originally Posted by delts145

Never say never Dave. Like you I love the old classics. Look at the new Alexander Tower in Philadelphia. Following the thread on it, the locals love it. Many commented on how it had a strong retro vibe to it. With very little trouble, even more superficial elements could be added to the facade and crown. Perhaps even stronger flourishes of Art Deco. If I have anything to do with building in Salt Lake City in the future, and I plan on it, I will definitely focus on mixing in the classics.


https://www.glassonweb.com/sites/def...-high-rise.jpg

Oh ya, this is the tower by Robert Stern and the Church of Jesus Christ (LDS). (Trying to use the prescribed name of the church). I appreciate the quality of material, but many of you probably know that I am definitely not a fan of replicating older pre-modern styles. There's so much inspring modern architecture going up these days, that validates the motivation to progress forwards to more exciting innovative designs. That's not to say, that I don't think we should use classical formalities. For example, the new Provo Courthouse is a good example of demonstrating a grandness and formality without caving in to replicating older styles. Another good example is the Conference Center.