Salt Lake:Official development news thread

[delts145]

Whoa......... That is sooooo cool!!

[Viperlord]

South Salt Lake courting Millcreek township

A merger would create state's 7th largest city

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_8525367


too bad they couldnt merge with SLC. adding more people to SLC

[SLC Projects]

That is cool. I want one. LOL

[delts145]

Originally Posted by Viperlord

South Salt Lake courting Millcreek township

A merger would create state's 7th largest city

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_8525367


too bad they couldnt merge with SLC. adding more people to SLC

I have to admit, this really bothers me that Salt Lake City proper doesn't annex Millcreek.

[Future Mayor]

Everyone has made good points on the new tallest thing. After looking at the 45 story WF tower, I think Urban Boy is right, it is just to wide, it needs to be pointed at the top. We do also need more density with some 30-35 then move on up to taller ones after that.

See won't I make such a great Mayor, I listen to peoples opinions, think it over and come to a conclusion of what I think would be best.

Speaking of pointed tower as the iconic towers in a city. I've refered to it before but I really like Key Tower in DT Cleveland, OH. While it appears substantially taller than the other towers, it doesn't look out of place.

[delts145]

Originally Posted by T-Mac

Delts, I agree taht this could become a new chic address. However, the Marmalade seems dormant. There has been no activity at the site for a few months now. I would say since November. They have cleared the lot and dumped some gravel. I e-mailed them as to the hold-up but have yet to receive a response and that was a week ago.

Hmmm.... Let us know if you hear anything T-Mac. Possibly a slowdown because of purchase reservations not moving as quickly as liked. Apartment/construction and leasing is very brisk right now, but asking people to purchase at this time,even in a comparatively strong Salt Lake economy is typically not in the cards.

[NYC Rick]

I notice that everyone discusses the need for infill buildings that put balance in height to the high rise construction.

While everything going on in the present is very nice and will add some height, do any of you actually believe that a bunch of infill high rises could actually be filled?

I doubt it. It is nice to have 500 to 600 ft high rises go up but man after they are up you have to have the business to be able to rent those 40-50 floors not only in one building but the multiple buildings that some of you (including me) would like to see go up.

I highly doubt that downtown SLC could attract that many hi rise customers to be tenants. Maybe down the road but certainly not in this decade.

Look I believe that SLC is going to really grow. No doubt. These things will happen down the road when the infrastructure is in place to attract 50-80 main stream companies with the clout to just say yeah we will take the middle 5 floors or upper 6 floors.

Someday! Not now...then again,the cost of building a 50 story building 10 years from now will make people wonder why they did not do it before.

[Comrade]

Originally Posted by NYC Rick

I notice that everyone discusses the need for infill buildings that put balance in height to the high rise construction.

While everything going on in the present is very nice and will add some height, do any of you actually believe that a bunch of infill high rises could actually be filled?

I doubt it. It is nice to have 500 to 600 ft high rises go up but man after they are up you have to have the business to be able to rent those 40-50 floors not only in one building but the multiple buildings that some of you (including me) would like to see go up.

I highly doubt that downtown SLC could attract that many hi rise customers to be tenants. Maybe down the road but certainly not in this decade.

Look I believe that SLC is going to really grow. No doubt. These things will happen down the road when the infrastructure is in place to attract 50-80 main stream companies with the clout to just say yeah we will take the middle 5 floors or upper 6 floors.

Someday! Not now...then again,the cost of building a 50 story building 10 years from now will make people wonder why they did not do it before.

I don't think many are suggesting we build 10 new towers today. However, over time, you can get to the level where a new tallest is needed. I expect, after the HP Tower goes up, it will be a couple years before we happen to see another major proposal.

[NYC Rick]

That could have changed it has been 20 years + but I seem to remember a construction restriction for height.

[RC14]

Originally Posted by delts145

Something like the Seattle Skyline RC14. I've always admired the Seattle skyline for the it's variety of building heights. The different heights makes a striking visual prensentation.


forrestcroce.com

Yes something like that.

Also, I had a thought this morning about the new Wasatch Partners tower.
Is it possible that we arn't hearing anything more about these "new tallest" proposals because everyone is waiting for the other guy to go first? I know it's probubly not as likley of a reason as the slowdown in the economy, but could it be that eather they don't want to overload the market or maybe, if we're lucky, they all realy want their building to be the tallest?

Didn't Burj Dubi kinda do this, I don't think they released the offical hight unt'll well after construction started, I could be wrong though, and even now arn't there already proposals for taller buildings in the same city.

Think about it, if someone wanted to invest millions of dollers to build the tallest building in SLC wouldn't they want to make sure it really was the tallest?

[gbb]

Originally Posted by RC14

Sorry Gbb posted at the same time as me.

Where did you hear about the 540'? That's awsome, I sure hope it's true.

Sorry for the very delayed response...

I have access to a 3d model of the project and measured the height of it in the model. Hopefully it is built at that height.

[Comrade]

Originally Posted by NYC Rick

That could have changed it has been 20 years + but I seem to remember a construction restriction for height.

There is a height limit for mid-block buildings, but developers have worked around it before.

[RC14]

^
I think those restrictions are more like guidelines.
I think the city is more concerned with what you build at that hight then the actual hight of the structure.

[Viperlord]

anybody know anything about "project universe" at the University of Utah? The university of Utah will be having an issues only discussion with the planning commission on March 26, 2008 5:45 pm at the city hall. Anyone want to go to find out more?

AGENDA FOR THE

SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

In Room 326 of the City & County Building at 451 South State Street

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 5:45 p.m.


http://www.emigrationcanyon.org/meetings.asp?meetingid=343&org=ECC&ind=y

ISSUES ONLY

1. A discussion by the University of Utah concerning the University of Utah’s Project Universe, a mixed use development proposed to be located in the existing parking lot immediately west of the Rice Eccles Stadium on the University of Utah campus. Public comment concerning the proposed development is encouraged; however, the Planning Commission’s role in this process is only advisory.

Project Universe: This development is proposed by the University of Utah on land located west of the football stadium. It would involve retail, business and housing components. Little information is available yet.

http://www.slcgov.com/boards/plancom/2008/ag_032608.htm

it also looks like our condos across from Franklin Covey Field could be making some progress....

Petitions 410-07-40 and 480-08-04, Central Park Condominiums Conditional Use and Preliminary Condominium—a request by Structure Building Company / Lloyd Platt Architects for approval of a conditional use for extra building height and preliminary condominium approval of an 81 unit residential condominium located at approximately 1357 to 1381 South Main Street. The property is located in the Corridor Commercial (CC) Zoning District and is in the South State Street Corridor (SSSC) Overlay District. The CC Zoning district height limit is 30 feet, but allows for additional building height up to 45 feet to accommodate an additional floor if approved by the Planning Commission as a conditional use. The proposed development is located in City Council District Five.

[delts145]

Originally Posted by NYC Rick

I notice that everyone discusses the need for infill buildings that put balance in height to the high rise construction.

While everything going on in the present is very nice and will add some height, do any of you actually believe that a bunch of infill high rises could actually be filled?

I doubt it. It is nice to have 500 to 600 ft high rises go up but man after they are up you have to have the business to be able to rent those 40-50 floors not only in one building but the multiple buildings that some of you (including me) would like to see go up.

I highly doubt that downtown SLC could attract that many hi rise customers to be tenants. Maybe down the road but certainly not in this decade.

Look I believe that SLC is going to really grow. No doubt. These things will happen down the road when the infrastructure is in place to attract 50-80 main stream companies with the clout to just say yeah we will take the middle 5 floors or upper 6 floors.

Someday! Not now...then again,the cost of building a 50 story building 10 years from now will make people wonder why they did not do it before.

Somehow you've been given the wrong impression or have misunderstood what local forumers mean when they refer to infill downtown. No one is referring to taller towers of 40 to 50-stories. For as long as I can remember, infill here on this forum means something in the range of 6 to 10 stories typically. Pretty much as what is going on with Gateway. Comrade simply brought up the point of building more 20-30 something towers before sticking up something so tall, that would seem disproportionate to its surroundings.

[Callasphile]

Hey, This is my first time posting on this site I just found out about it. What a cool place. I agree that the few existing historic buildings should stay it is I think that it is vital for a city to have layers of history. Thats a big part of what seperate downtown form sandy. Anyway I thought the slender tower in this picture looked nice in the skyline. It is a new tower by Jeans Nouvel next to the MOMA.

[urbanboy]

That's actually really cool. It reminds me of the spires on the Salt Lake LDS Temple. I think it would fit in great to the character of Salt Lake City's Downtown.

[ski_steve]

Originally Posted by Viperlord

anybody know anything about "project universe" at the University of Utah? The university of Utah will be having an issues only discussion with the planning commission on March 26, 2008 5:45 pm at the city hall. Anyone want to go to find out more?

AGENDA FOR THE

SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

In Room 326 of the City & County Building at 451 South State Street

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 5:45 p.m.


http://www.emigrationcanyon.org/meetings.asp?meetingid=343&org=ECC&ind=y

ISSUES ONLY

1. A discussion by the University of Utah concerning the University of Utah’s Project Universe, a mixed use development proposed to be located in the existing parking lot immediately west of the Rice Eccles Stadium on the University of Utah campus. Public comment concerning the proposed development is encouraged; however, the Planning Commission’s role in this process is only advisory.

Project Universe: This development is proposed by the University of Utah on land located west of the football stadium. It would involve retail, business and housing components. Little information is available yet.

http://www.slcgov.com/boards/plancom/2008/ag_032608.htm

it also looks like our condos across from Franklin Covey Field could be making some progress....

Petitions 410-07-40 and 480-08-04, Central Park Condominiums Conditional Use and Preliminary Condominium—a request by Structure Building Company / Lloyd Platt Architects for approval of a conditional use for extra building height and preliminary condominium approval of an 81 unit residential condominium located at approximately 1357 to 1381 South Main Street. The property is located in the Corridor Commercial (CC) Zoning District and is in the South State Street Corridor (SSSC) Overlay District. The CC Zoning district height limit is 30 feet, but allows for additional building height up to 45 feet to accommodate an additional floor if approved by the Planning Commission as a conditional use. The proposed development is located in City Council District Five.

I have heard about this, but I didnt know it was going to be called Project Universe. Basically they want more housing to fill in the parking lot between the stadium and the Trax station. They also want to demolsish the block of homes west of the Trax station aswell, for retail.

[SLC Projects]

Originally Posted by Callasphile

Hey, This is my first time posting on this site I just found out about it. What a cool place. I agree that the few existing historic buildings should stay it is I think that it is vital for a city to have layers of history. Thats a big part of what seperate downtown form sandy. Anyway I thought the slender tower in this picture looked nice in the skyline. It is a new tower by Jeans Nouvel next to the MOMA.

Welcome to the forum Callasphile. I like the way you think. That tower would look awesome in the Salt Lake City Skyline. We need towers with different shapes.

[SLC Projects]

This "project universe" sounds cool. I can't make the meeting but I would like to learn more about it.