Salt Lake:Official development news thread - Page 273

delts145 · #**5441** Posted **May 29, 2008, 6:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by leerjet

Huntington Park has a new website:

http://www.huntingtonparkslc.com/

I like

I'm liking these a lot too.

arkhitektor · #**5442** Posted **May 29, 2008, 6:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wasatch_One

I like these condos, but I like when they have "underground" parking on the first level, so that the actual first inhabitable level is lifted 10 or so feet and technically becomes the second story... for safety reasons. Especially in larger cities...

Safety reasons? To prevent people from breaking into you 1st floor condo?

Personally, I'd prefer to see retail at the ground level over parking.

SLC Projects · #**5443** Posted **May 29, 2008, 6:38 PM**

I agree, having retail would of been better.

delts145 · #**5444** Posted **May 29, 2008, 6:50 PM**

I think Wasatch was referring only to the One & Nine, not something say like 'The Metro.' I'm don't think ground-level retail is an option at the One and Nine location.

T-Mac · #**5445** Posted **May 29, 2008, 7:44 PM**

Drove through downtown today at lunch and the crane for Kirtland Condos is coming down.

WASDEN · #**5446** Posted **May 29, 2008, 10:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wasatch_One

I like these condos, but I like when they have "underground" parking on the first level, so that the actual first inhabitable level is lifted 10 or so feet and technically becomes the second story... for safety reasons. Especially in larger cities...

Got to disagree with you on this one Wasatch- nothing kills a neighborhood vibe more than having the parking at ground level. There is a condo tower on first south and 10th East that has this, and it is wretched to walk past those grouund floor parking stalls. Liberty Midtown has this same scourge of a design does it not? I think having people living near the action on the street actually makes the neighborhood safer. I live only a few blocks from this condo project, on the ground floor even, and have never felt unsafe.

I think it was Urban boy who said the street should be treated as an asset, I agree. Maybe the location doesn't justify retail at the ground floor, but it certailny shouldn't preclude residential. In fact, the ground floor may actually be more attractive to those with access issues. I realize nobody wants to live somewhere where they feel unsafe, or are drown out by nearby traffic. But with the right materials and proper lighting, I think both of these concerns for ground floor living can be easily addressed.

delts145 · #**5447** Posted **May 29, 2008, 11:23 PM**

^^^
I would like to see them do a major re-work of that tower on 1st and 10th that your talking about Wasden. Doesn't it sit back enough from 1st that something could be done with the street vibe? That is of course, if someone with half a brain would make the investment overture. Probably the owners are absentee.

leerjet · #**5448** Posted **May 30, 2008, 5:56 PM**

It's a bit more expensive but I really like what Central point has done in regards to parking and the main floor: Underground parking, first floor has retail with common areas/courtyard, residential units on the remaining floors. The building has a great relationship with the street which attracts business and creates activity.

delts145 · #**5449** Posted **May 30, 2008, 7:47 PM**

Has anyone heard what the latest is with the Gateway Hyatt and Gateway Six?

Gateway Hyatt Place

Gateway Six

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SLC Projects · #**5450** Posted **May 30, 2008, 8:05 PM**

I believe that the Gateway Hyatt Place and Gateway VI will both breakground this summer. ( Around June or July )

delts145 · #**5451** Posted **May 30, 2008, 8:19 PM**

I hope so, as I'm anxious to see these two start to take shape. I especially have high hopes for Gateway Six. I really like the style of that one.

PandaUte · #**5452** Posted **May 30, 2008, 8:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by T-Mac

Drove through downtown today at lunch and the crane for Kirtland Condos is coming down.

I'm not sure if this is good or bad . . . ?

Wasatch_One · #**5453** Posted **May 30, 2008, 9:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by delts145

I think Wasatch was referring only to the One & Nine, not something say like 'The Metro.' I'm don't think ground-level retail is an option at the One and Nine location.

I was referring to just this one project, and I would want lobbies at all entrances from street level (I live in the Riverwoods in Provo and this is the set up)

The lobby is just above the white truck on the left, its hard to see. There is a second lobby on the back side of the building by the townhouses...

...I like it much more than say how it is currently arranged with the One&Nine.

Ideally, I would definitely prefer ground level retail, but this isn't always an option given proximity to the CBD/zoning...

rmarkosian · #**5454** Posted **May 30, 2008, 9:42 PM**

Utah Stories has the exclusive release of the revised Sugar House Granite Block plans. These condos could sell for upwards of $400,000-- quite a change in culture from the punks smoking out in front of Sugar House Coffee.

click here for full story including the specific revisions and an exclusive interview with developer Craig Mecham.

urbanboy · #**5455** Posted **May 30, 2008, 9:57 PM**

I like it.

PhxSprawler · #**5456** Posted **May 30, 2008, 10:09 PM**

It certainly looks like a nice place to live! I like it too.

Scraperdude801 · #**5457** Posted **May 30, 2008, 10:19 PM**

I like it as well. Really nice design.

Delts I am also excited for Gateway 6. Really hoping they stick to the plans this time and make this beautiful building a reality.

Has anyone been by Broadway Park lofts recently? What is the progress?

On another note, I really think Huntington condos are being built in a perfect locaton and hope to see similar qaulity condos built in this area. 1 block from transit, steps to Trolley square and the new whole foods. Liberty park just down the road. Very cool.

delts145 · #**5458** Posted **May 31, 2008, 12:14 PM**

Renovation: The Boston building: 'Skyscraper of past gets some TLC for its birthday

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1...230502,00.html

The Boston Building, left, and the Newhouse Building, shown in 1909, were built by mining magnate Samuel Newhouse, who envisioned the area as a mini-Wall Street that would house a financial district. (Deseret News archives)

CB Richard Ellis First Vice President Eric Smith looks at the historic Boston Buyilding. His firm is a partner in the building's renovation. (Tim Hussin, Deseret News)

(Tim Hussin,Deseret News)

(Tim Hussin, Deseret News)

Much of the Boston Building's detail will be maintained, including the marble and terrazzo stairs and flooring. (Tim Hussin/Deseret News)

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delts145 · #**5459** Posted **May 31, 2008, 1:21 PM**

Elite Model opening office in South Salt Lake

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1...230521,00.html

An artist's rendering depicts a building that will be located at 2150 S. Main in South Salt Lake. It will house Elite Model Management. (Pulse Management)

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delts145 · #**5460** Posted **May 31, 2008, 2:03 PM**

I agree with the rest of you, that this is an exceptionally attractive development design. I also think that there will be local entrepreneurs who will jump at the chance to open up local-scentric shops here. The trick will be to just provide a service that is unique,high quality and hits the target of Sugarhouse and Valley residents. Even at higher rental rates, if the product is right, local merchants will thrive in this type of development.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmarkosian

Utah Stories has the exclusive release of the revised Sugar House Granite Block plans. These condos could sell for upwards of $400,000-- quite a change in culture from the punks smoking out in front of Sugar House Coffee.

click here for full story including the specific revisions and an exclusive interview with developer Craig Mecham.