Salt Lake MSA Development Thread - Page 136

TonyAnderson · #**2701** Posted **May 22, 2011, 2:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

Ok guys, here is the website for Fairbourne Station with a rendering and layouts of the retail, hotel and residential spaces.
http://fairbournestation.com/vision.php

Now let's see how much of that actually comes to fruition.

SLC Projects · #**2702** Posted **May 22, 2011, 4:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by TonyAnderson

Now let's see how much of that actually comes to fruition.

Well Friday night as I drove by that area crews have already began tearing down a building or two where the 8-story hotel will go. To me that's a good sign.

i-215 · #**2703** Posted **May 23, 2011, 5:50 AM**

Unless it's destined to become another "Sugarhouse" debacle.

jedikermit · #**2704** Posted **May 23, 2011, 5:15 PM**

WVC does seem to be doing this differently than some of the other stalled projects around the area; broader based financing, a longer timeline (7-10 years to buildout) and other features that make this seem more sure than Sugarhouse or some of the others. On the other hand, it's also a HUGE project. It'll be interesting to see what comes of it. Still, a plan at all is more than we've seen with the supersprawl that WVC has been for the last thirty years.

TimeSaltlake · #**2705** Posted **May 24, 2011, 5:38 AM**

Our Fire Captain actually spoke about the hotel and codes...and other stuff..but it seemed that they might actually get this one off the ground

i-215 · #**2706** Posted **May 25, 2011, 6:09 AM**

In a strange way, WVC reminds me of Anaheim, CA ... minus Disneyland.

(Eco)nomy_404 · #**2707** Posted **May 25, 2011, 2:26 PM**

Congrats to WVC! I hope they get farther than Sandy did. I think they could really make a good model of a suburban downtown built in the new-modern style. I feel that WVC and Murray have the most potencial in the SL valley. If they manage to truely revitalize their downtowns, it can set a good example for other suburban cities like West Jordan and Sandy to follow. Then if they can fill the "sugar hole" the SL valley will be awesome! Oh, lets not forget Magna - I see more potencial there as well!

I love the rendering for the Fairbourne Station!

GSBS Architects

delts145 · #**2708** Posted **May 25, 2011, 3:27 PM**

I think that West Valley given a modest economic stablization, will accomplish this project. As mentioned, they just seem to be following a very smart development path. TRAX of course, is a big plus in moving this forward. I think cities like Orem and Sandy will have no excuse for lack of better central planning, after WVC's future example is pointed to.

delts145 · #**2709** Posted **May 26, 2011, 12:01 PM**

Cinemark brings 'NextGen' movie experience to Draper, soon to Farmington

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7...armington.html

DRAPER — Are you a moviegoer who's not going to the movies much anymore? That is, do you rent a movie and then watch it on your home theater system?...

...Thursday night in Draper, Cinemark's new 12-screen "NextGen" entertainment complex opens to the public. The stadium-seating styled auditoriums feature wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling screens, with 7.1 capable digital surround sound by JBL...

...This multimillion dollar complex in Draper is only the second "NextGen" theater that Cinemark has built. The third one is on the way: a 14-screen complex in Farmington that will open in July...

Cinemark CEO and Utah native Alan Stock looks over progress as work is finishing on the new Cinemark theater in Draper Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Cinemark is opening a new, state-of-the-art theater complex with extreme digital, self serve concessions and reserved seating. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)

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delts145 · #**2710** Posted **May 26, 2011, 12:40 PM**

Demolition crews will someday have a go at Bonanza Park buildings

http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_18130151

Mark J. Fischer, the key landowner in the Bonanza Park district, holds ambitious plans to remake the district, essentially from the ground up...

Typical of structures to get the wrecking ball

loopnet.com

...Fischer's blueprints represent what would be the largest-scale redevelopment inside Park City since the beginning of the skiing era in the 1960s...

...He envisions the parking lot at The Yard, an expansive piece of ground off Kearns Boulevard, will be developed first. A project at that site will not require buildings to be torn down. Fischer said the building where the Blind Dog is located could be the first to be razed.

www.parkcity.org

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SLC Projects · #**2711** Posted **May 27, 2011, 11:40 PM**

Demolition underway
Work on the future hotel site in West Valley has began with demolition.

By the way I took this last week so maybe more has been done since then.

Photo taken by me.

jedikermit · #**2712** Posted **May 28, 2011, 5:43 AM**

I was just there tonight--a lot of that has been cleared away, but it's essentially the same. Not much digging yet.

TonyAnderson · #**2713** Posted **May 28, 2011, 1:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

Well Friday night as I drove by that area crews have already began tearing down a building or two where the 8-story hotel will go. To me that's a good sign.

It is. Though I'm more worried about the residential aspect. They always seem to attach those to developments in proposals but scrap them when they actual construct.

skyguy414 · #**2714** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 5:09 AM**

Some photo updates to the new Uof U med center at Daybreak, along with Trax. Pics taken today.

SLC Projects · #**2715** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 5:25 AM**

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Orlando · #**2716** Posted **Jun 9, 2011, 9:05 AM**

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...g=content;col1

'Greenest community in State' proposed by Garbett homes to be in South Salt Lake City. It will feature single family homes, that have solar and geothermal power. And, it will be very affordable!! They figured out a way to make it green and affordable. Utility bills will be super low, too.

Future Mayor · #**2717** Posted **Jun 9, 2011, 5:30 PM**

At one point I was looking to move to Daybreak and of all the homes out there the Garbett solar homes were the ones I liked the most. I am glad to see Garbett trying to build energy efficient homes in a lower price range. I also like the fact that they are building infill in an already established part of the city. While it's not close to trax it is on a bus route and is only a 22 minute travel time, by bus to downtown. Not only is is reducing energy consumption by the end user, it is using existing infrastructure. No new roads will need to be built, no new sewer, water and electrical lines will need to be installed.

Single family homes, in the city. It's a good way to get those that want a new suburban style home to move closer to downtown. (curbing sprawl, if only by a little bit)

delts145 · #**2718** Posted **Jun 9, 2011, 7:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Orlando

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...g=content;col1

'Greenest community in State' proposed by Garbett homes to be in South Salt Lake City. It will feature single family homes, that have solar and geothermal power. And, it will be very affordable!! They figured out a way to make it green and affordable. Utility bills will be super low, too.

That was a great read Orlando. Those guys are brilliant. Thanks for the post.

Stenar · #**2719** Posted **Jun 9, 2011, 7:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Orlando

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...g=content;col1

'Greenest community in State' proposed by Garbett homes to be in South Salt Lake City. It will feature single family homes, that have solar and geothermal power. And, it will be very affordable!! They figured out a way to make it green and affordable. Utility bills will be super low, too.

I'm glad to see they're finally building those near SLC. I toured the solar homes at Daybreak about 2 years ago and told them I wished they were building these in SLC. At the time, they told me they were looking to build near 3300 South.

Orlando · #**2720** Posted **Jun 10, 2011, 12:22 AM**

Ya, I echo those comments too. I've toured the 'green' homes at Daybreak, too. However, IMO, 'Green' is not just an energy efficient home, it also involves much larger issues, such as location. A location close to existing infrastructure, transportation is much more 'green' than those 'green' homes out in Daybreak. I applaud Garbett. I have liked their designs and subdivision plans for a while, and was about to buy one of their places in Farmington and commute into town on the commuter train.

My only concern about the proposed new development is if is being developed in an industrial area of warehouses and train traxes, etc. noise, etc. Anyone care to investigate?