Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 5 - Page 491

Blah_Amazing · #**9801** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 3:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Some views of downtown from the 16th floor of Liberty Sky:

That's so funny! As you were posting them here, I was posting them on Reddit. They also posted two images a month ago from the 16th floor facing east and southeast.

Liberty Sky is gonna have some amazing views!!

RC14 · #**9802** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 3:27 AM**

Thank you for the photos Atlas and Layrasm.

I'm impressed by such incredible views from Liberty Sky. I shouldn't be, but from the outside it almost seems, to me, like Liberty Sky would be surrounded by too much infrastructure to offer the views one would want from a high rise building.

Atlas · #**9803** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 4:01 AM**

Ha that is funny timing Blah. Also, thanks for the 95 State views Layrasm! I love how different the proportions are from east/west compared to north/south. It looks like a different building.

palmloverking · #**9804** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 4:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by Layrasm

A little photo update of 95 State today. Sorry for the dark photos, but really enjoy seeing the glass going up on this one.

I think my favorite photographs of city skylines tend to be in dark weather/or even better at night time. This building has really filled in since I last saw it.
I agree that these are the best photos of 95 s. State yet. Thank you for sharing!

Comrade · #**9805** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 4:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by Blah_Amazing

Huh, you might want to check your internet service provider, cause I’m not having that issue at all. Neither on my phone (AT&T) or laptop (Comcast).

More likely then not, I’m gonna just keep doing what I’ve been doing. Again, everyone has their own preference, that’s just mine. If you prefer putting everything in spoiler tags, you can do that.

Nah. Definitely not my ISP.

But anyway, I was just offering a suggestion to stop polluting this board with dozens of photos that then are quoted so we get a double, even triple dip. It's annoying. You're right, though, people can continue being annoying and not at least being mindful of others on this forum. it wouldn't be the first time.

What would be ideal is to just create a thread for posting photos and leave this thread to discussion. But that's not going to happen and I get it.

Anyway, here's some cool photos I've found:

Comrade · #**9806** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 4:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by Comrade

Nah. Definitely not my ISP.

But anyway, I was just offering a suggestion to stop polluting this board with dozens of photos that then are quoted so we get a double, even triple dip. It's annoying. You're right, though, people can continue being annoying and not at least being mindful of others on this forum. it wouldn't be the first time.

What would be ideal is to just create a thread for posting photos and leave this thread to discussion. But that's not going to happen and I get it.

Anyway, here's some cool photos I've found:

Sorry. I forgot one:

Lookin' good, tho!

Blah_Amazing · #**9807** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 5:49 AM**

https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/Citizen...08&agencyCode=SLCREF&IsToShowInspection=

The aQui 355 project has filed commercial building permits with the city.

Location: 355 S 400 E

Project Description:

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aQui 355 will be a multi-family apartment building aiming to provide attainable housing without the use of tax credits or any other subsidies. This is a market based solution for attainable housing. The unit mix will be a total of 60 micros, studios, and euro 2 bedroom units with an average unit size of 387.

Project Website from dbURBAN Communities: https://www.dburbancommunities.com/aqui-355.html

aQui 355 Rendering

Blah_Amazing · #**9808** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 9:30 AM**

I thought I'd post some of the properties I found listed on Crexi, since at least several of these will become new redevelopment projects in the future.

(#1.) 350 South 300 East
https://www.crexi.com/properties/574277/utah-350-south-300-east-salt-lake-city

Investment Highlights
1.1 Acres Available on 300 East
Fully Vacant
Zoning: TSA-UC - Transit Station Area -Urban Center R-MU - Residential/Mixed Use District

(#2.) 126 South 200 West
https://www.crexi.com/properties/234239/utah-126-s-200-w

Marketing Description
CBRE, Inc is pleased to present this prime 0.28 acre opportunity zone parcel located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City at 126 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT. Located directly across the street from the nearly one million square foot exposition center known as the Salt Palace Convention Center, this site is well-suited for a hotel, restaurant, office or up-scale townhome or apartment development.

The property is within walking distance of the Vivint Smart Home Arena, home to the NBA’s Utah Jazz professional basketball team, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ Temple Square, and world-class shopping at the indoor 700,000 SF City Creek Shopping Center, as well as the unique open-air retail, office, entertainment destination and night-life complex known as The Gateway.

Investment Highlights
Purchase Price $2,100,000
4,892 SF (current home)
0.28 Acres (12,197 SF)
52’ of 200 W Frontage
Built in 1877
Masonry Construction
Zoned D-4
Located in an Opportunity Zone

(#3.) 1699 West North Temple
https://www.crexi.com/properties/313851/utah-1699-west-north-temple

Investment Highlights
Ground Lease or Built to Suit
0.62 Acres
1,200 SF Building

(#4.) 328 South State Street
https://www.crexi.com/properties/518119/utah-328-south-state-street

Investment Highlights
Sale Price: $2,495,000
Lease rate: $28-$32/PSF NNN
1,600 - 5,360 SF retail space available
Great downtown location
Outdoor patio available
Tenant improvement allowance available
Motivated owner

(#5.) 540 West North Temple
https://www.crexi.com/properties/215781/utah-540-w-north-temple

Marketing Description
Downtown development land. Structures on land are of little to no value. Located adjacent to Trax station. Large paved yard, (5) GL doors and 3 phase power. 3,000 SF office + 7,354 SF warehouse. Excellent downtown location with easy freeway access.
Investment Highlights
0.61 Acre Lot
Excellent downtown location
Easy Freeway Access
Structures on land have little to no value

(#6.) 1082 South 300 West
https://www.crexi.com/properties/243765/utah-300-w-pad

Investment Highlights
1.71 Acre Pad for Sale or Lease
Directly next to high-performing Target
Close Proximity to Costco, Home Depot, and Interstates 15 and 80

(#7.) 150 North 900 West
https://www.crexi.com/properties/500311/utah-former-walgreens

Investment Highlights
Former Walgreens
21,153 Square Feet on 3.08 Acres
Available for Sale

(#8.) 14 North 600 West
https://www.crexi.com/properties/499562/utah-14-n-600-w

Marketing Description
Located in a highly desirable downtown SLC. Zoned as Gateway Mixed Used which could allow for property development for high-density housing. Was used in the past as a motor repair shop and has a 1 bed 1 bath condo on the top level. Opportunity to build on top of an existing shop that is approximately 3,000 sq. ft. Stunning 360-degree views of the city! Walkable to Trax & Vivint Smart Home Arena. This property has so much potential and is perfectly situated for a work/live space, or multi-family housing.

Blah_Amazing · #**9809** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 9:48 AM**

I thought I'd post some of the properties I found listed on Crexi, since at least several of these will become new redevelopment projects in the future.

This version of the post has everything in spoiler tags.

Let me know if this is preferred to the post above, especially for a post that is a little longer.

Personally, I fear I often miss stuff that is stuck in spoiler tags (especially when I am skimming or trying to find the image posts from the past for reference).

However, for longer posts of this type I am willing to put everything in spoiler tags if that is prefered by everyone.

I still think I will keep to my usual format for new projects.

Blah_Amazing · #**9810** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 12:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by delts145

Though, The Worthington would definitely block much of this last eastern view.

Yeah, it’s dead center with Mount Olympus, blocking it for Liberty Sky in the future. Which means Worthington will have the best views east when it’s built.

delts145 · #**9811** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 1:03 PM**

At this point it would seem like the east side of 2nd East would be a better bet if your thinking highrise views of the Wasatch. It remains to be seen for sure, but I was surprised that 2nd East was even on the table for highrise construction.

Blah_Amazing · #**9812** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 2:01 PM**

For some weird reason, my posts keep going down or something.

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I assume you were trying to make some sort of point, Comrade.

However, as I wrote before, I'm fine with people linking super large images that don't fit on the page. I've never posted an image as large as the many you just posted, so I don't consider it the same thing.

As I said, I will continue to post appropriately sized images on this site in the same way I have for the past four years. In particular, for new developments. Otherwise, why the heck are we even here!?

Reeder113 · #**9813** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 2:34 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blah_Amazing

I thought I'd post some of the properties I found listed on Crexi, since at least several of these will become new redevelopment projects in the future.

This version of the post has everything in spoiler tags.

Let me know if this is preferred to the post above, especially for a post that is a little longer.

Personally, I fear I often miss stuff that is stuck in spoiler tags (especially when I am skimming or trying to find the image posts from the past for reference).

However, for longer posts of this type I am willing to put everything in spoiler tags if that is prefered by everyone.

I still think I will keep to my usual format for new projects.

I prefer spoiler tags ONLY if the images are huge. Otherwise, I quite enjoy scrolling through this forum and finding pictures. After all, most of what people discuss here is related to the visual aspects of a given project/design.

I skip over most of the discussion/opinions and go straight for the pictures. If they're all in spoiler tags, I might miss a few good ones.

freeshavocado · #**9814** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 2:37 PM**

BTW, I like scrolling through images. Spoiler tags are fine if the images are huge.

delts145 · #**9815** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 2:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Reeder113

I prefer spoiler tags ONLY if the images are huge. Otherwise, I quite enjoy scrolling through this forum and finding pictures. After all, most of what people discuss here is related to the visual aspects of a given project/design.

I pretty much think exactly opposite of you on this issue. I skip over most of the discussion/opinions and go straight for the pictures. If they're all in spoiler tags, I might miss a few good ones.

Same here. Whenever I see Blah_Amazing as most recent post at the top of the Mountain West Forum I am very jazzed to see what new info. he has posted! Keep up the great work Blah...

TheWire · #**9816** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 3:29 PM**

Same. I love seeing appropriately sized images in the thread. I miss a lot of stuff if it is in spoiler links. Definitely put the massive images there, but for everything else, I am a fan of pics in the thread. Keep it up!

Atlas · #**9817** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 3:57 PM**

I honestly think we do a pretty good job collectively of not posting huge photos and not quoting posts with lots of photos. It happens occasionally but I am rarely annoyed on desktop or mobile.

To change the subject, what do you all want to see on the former Hotel Newhouse block eventually? I think there's a tremendous opportunity there for CCR to do something unique and beneficial to the city. One idea I had would be to build some dense mixed-use buildings around the perimeter of the block and have an interior green space/park that would be accessible from every side (Newhouse Park?). I guess Pioneer Park is only a couple blocks away but I do think downtown SLC would still benefit from having more green space.

The block actually has a colorful musical history, once being home to the Terrace Ballroom as well as the Newhouse where the musicians stayed.

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The ballroom has hosted concerts by many famous artists, including Kansas, Frank Zappa, Grateful Dead, Wishbone Ash, The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, KISS, The Police, Alice Cooper, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane & The Doors, among others. In addition, weekly dances were held with a live orchestra every Tuesday night until it closed.

Given this history, I wonder if it would be a good spot for a new small/medium-sized outdoor/rooftop concert venue, which would have the added benefit of bringing more feet and dollars back to downtown. Maybe something like this proposal in Denver:

Source (pdf warning)

What do you think?

freeshavocado · #**9818** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blah_Amazing

For some weird reason, my posts keep going down or something.

I'm guessing your post was removed for calling out Comrade on his trolling post with huge images. A recent post of mine was removed for calling him out. I don't understand why Comrade's post wasn't removed--it was rude, and it clogged up the feed.

palmloverking · #**9819** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 5:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blah_Amazing

Let me know if this is preferred to the post above, especially for a post that is a little longer.

Personally, I fear I often miss stuff that is stuck in spoiler tags (especially when I am skimming or trying to find the image posts from the past for reference).

However, for longer posts of this type I am willing to put everything in spoiler tags if that is prefered by everyone.

I still think I will keep to my usual format for new projects.

I agree entirely with this, when I skim through the forum I'm looking for photographs, not spoiler tags. I wouldn't change a thing about the way you post on here, your project descriptions and photo collections, formatting and all are top of the line and honestly the content I look forward to most on this forum as of late.

The spam photo post last night was blown out of proportion of what photo posts really look like on this forum, and frankly it was the first and only time a photo post has been annoying in the history of this forum. Not sure why this forum is so selective with who gets moderated after clogging the forum with useless contentious bullshit and who gets to persist with baseless negativity. I'm starting to believe this forum holds favor to those who lack interpersonal skills.

I don't think anyone is in a place to critique Blah_Amazing's posts given the amount of quality content they put out.

Always Sunny in SLC · #**9820** Posted **Apr 5, 2021, 5:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by freeshavocado

I'm guessing your post was removed for calling out Comrade on his trolling post with huge images. A recent post of mine was removed for calling him out. I don't understand why Comrade's post wasn't removed--it was rude, and it clogged up the feed.

Lol, I think Comrade’s post was a smart way to make his point and it was funny. I agree large images are brutal on mobile devices, but I am happy for content so I am not going to make an issue of it.