Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 5

[TMoneySLC]

Originally Posted by delts145

The original Auerbachs Department Store


Its first remodel




Here's the original 1933 Sears Roebuck Department Store on the Southwest corner of Main and 300 So.

Man, that Sears building was pretty handsome, wasn’t it?

[delts145]

Agree, I didn't realize that particular building was so ornate. I think it was one of the
best-looking downtown historic buildings.

[Atlas]

Originally Posted by delts145

Here's the original 1933 Sears Roebuck Department Store on the Southwest corner of Main and 300 So.

This is what stands there today:

[Always Sunny in SLC]

Wow, we really upgraded.

[Comrade]

Originally Posted by Always Sunny in SLC

Wow, we really upgraded.

The Salt Lake way.

[Reeder113]

Taken from the 26th floor of the Hyatt Regency (posted by Dllondamnit on reddit):





https://www.reddit.com/r/DevelopmentSLC/comments/r146rr/from_the_26th_floor_of_the_hyatt/

[Reeder113]

Posted by Blah on the subreddit:

46-52 W Fayette Ave - A 1.35 acre property is listed on Loopnet that includes plans for a possible project for the site designed by JZW Architects. If built to full potential, a future project could be 11 floors and have up to 450 residential units. A parking ratio of 0.5 per unit is required.







https://www.reddit.com/r/DevelopmentSLC/...yette_ave_a_135_acre_property_is_listed/

[Reeder113]

Temple Square North Visitor's Center demo:



https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/salt-lake-temple/photographs/

[i-215]

All the attention to the slab near the C.O.B. fountain. I can't help but wonder if the incident in Surfside grabbed the attention of some engineers and risk management people.

I realize the construction of the condo versus a 26-story steel beam office building are night and day. But maybe they felt it was best to not delay fixing water-damaged slabs.

[i2theSKY]

^ ^ ^

I'm sure the Surfside incident caught the attention of engineers all across the country.

I'm going to miss the water features, as far as I can tell they are not included in the new plaza. I'm assuming the persistent drought also played a role in the decision to not reconstruct the fountains and streams. Pretty sure there would be a lot of finger pointing if they decided to build new water features given our current drought conditions. I also miss the fountains that used to be in front of the Abravanel Hall and Salt Palace. The Salt Palace looked so much nicer with a water feature vs the tacky "You Are Here" signs IMO.

[Always Sunny in SLC]

Originally Posted by i2theSKY

^ ^ ^

I'm sure the Surfside incident caught the attention of engineers all across the country.

I'm going to miss the water features, as far as I can tell they are not included in the new plaza. I'm assuming the persistent drought also played a role in the decision to not reconstruct the fountains and streams. Pretty sure there would be a lot of finger pointing if they decided to build new water features given our current drought conditions. I also miss the fountains that used to be in front of the Abravanel Hall and Salt Palace. The Salt Palace looked so much nicer with a water feature vs the tacky "You Are Here" signs IMO.

I agree that water features are really great, but regarding the SP feature, I don’t remember seeing tourist and conventioneers taking pics in front of the waterfall, but I do regularly see people taking pics in front of that art installation.

[delts145]

I know that the large fountain at the COB Plaza was problematic in that it would constantly even with the slightest downwind breeze mist people to the point of being soaking wet if you stood at the wrong side for any length of time. That particular location unfortunately was often given to a breeze.

The new water features at Temple Square itself will be much more attractive IMO. The fountain on the south side of the square will be a design favoring the 19th Century vs. the former contemporary oyster shell design, which to me always seemed out of place. The new main fountain will be a lot like the vintage Victorian Era fountain at the Provo City Center Temple or the City Hall bronze fountains.

In the past, there were a few fountains created downtown that were nice when functioning but turned out to be nightmares to maintain. They were constantly breaking down, and or too expensive to maintain. The fountains/water features being created now are expected to be more efficient less wasteful and less prone to breakdowns.

[rockies]

I think the landscaping looks awesome. So green

[Ironweed]

[QUOTE=rockies;9462826]I think the landscaping looks awesome. So green
[IMG]https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/AxOM_GV2lGPK0yO6FZYy5y3qVvk=/1024x650/cloudfront-us-east-

Now if we could get the church to either sell or develop Its ugly parking lots in town...

[EPdesign]

Originally Posted by rockies

I think the landscaping looks awesome. So green

Is this a rendering?

[Reeder113]

Originally Posted by EPdesign

Is this a rendering?

Yes

[Reeder113]

Here's a pic of recent progress on the COB Plaza:








Man, they're really digging deep on this SL Temple renovation project:

[jedikermit]

much of the South Visitors Centers are going to be underground as well -- the plans are going to be interesting.

[SaltySea]

Originally Posted by meman

Does anyone on this forum have contacts with Layton construction (the builders of Convexity Tower because there has been no activity at the site for at least 2 weeks. I was just wondering what was going on ? Maybe supply chain issues?

I was told it would be going vertical in February!!

Talked to the owners. No issues, just taking time to go vertical. I'd imagine there are delays, there are with all building right now.

[rockies]

Originally Posted by Ironweed

Now if we could get the church to either sell or develop Its ugly parking lots in town...

I think my favorite potential spot for development is the park place parking lot by vivint... can't come soon enough