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Downtown Update - 218 West Broadway

Originally Posted by scottharding

...Also, it appears work has begun on the apartment building on 300 South where that abandoned dry cleaner used to be. It'll be good to bring some housing back to that block...

Originally Posted by Blah_Amazing

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Address: 218 West 300 South

The Basics: 7 floors + rooftop level. 88'-4" tall. 46 residential units. approx. 820 sq. feet of ground-floor retail. Architect: Axis Architects.

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Project Description (from developer):

The 218 W Broadway Apartments is a new boutique mixed-use project located on 218 W and 300 South, in the heart of downtown. The Broadway district is the center of the city’s entertainment district, with a mix of theaters, restaurants, and clubs. It is animated by its dynamic and unique street activity. Our project aligns with the Broadway District initiatives and promotes walkability as well as Urban density to help develop the downtown plan vision. In response to the major population growth that Utah is experiencing, this project will provide additional residential density and create a nexus for sustainable urban living, commerce, and cultural life in downtown Salt Lake City.

With its minimal and iconic architecture, this building will add to the fabric of the city and will reflect the vision of a strong and vibrant downtown. The livability of this area will be improved by providing additional housing units and commercial space and removing the old defunct dry cleaner. Our project will bring multiple housing choices, which aligns with the downtown plan. It is located on a very active intersection which will promote activity and bring life into this area of downtown.

The building façades are oriented towards 300 S, 200W, as well as the alley to the North to respond to the unique site conditions. The façade design is visible on all 3 sides by pedestrians as well as vehicular traffic. The 300 S façade includes ample glazing along the street level which helps activate the fourteen-foot-tall storefronts to encourage pedestrian interaction and visual interest. The upper levels contain the residences, which consist of junior-one bedrooms as well as two-story lofts on the top floor.

The building mass has been divided into a grid system that is both simple and elegant. The angled walls provide privacy to the units and allow different viewing angles. The façade essentially expresses outside the viewing apertures that are available to each residence from the inside. The grid brings organization to the façade and reduces its elements to a human scale. From the inside, the grid allows for an intimate experience of the City in each dwelling unit. The main façade is facing South and provides expansive mountain views, while the North façade opens views of the downtown skyline. The building consists of high-quality durable materials which help add to the character of the Architecture. The Large volume will be constructed of fiber cement board panels and glass. The lower commercial volume will be clad in a perforated metal façade to help create interest during the daytime as well as the night.

The 218 W Apartments will add a unique character to this City block and will help strengthen the connection between the Broadway and the central business district. Our project allows direct access from 200 West which will also augment the pedestrian and traffic flow from Poplar court. This will help the flow of traffic through the inside of the block and will help improve the alleyway conditions on the Northside of our site.

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Site Plan


Vicinity Map

Project Elevations and Building Sections

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East and South Elevations


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January 16, 2023

Photo By Paniolo Man



September 27, 2023

Originally Posted by scottharding

...Also, it appears work has begun on the apartment building on 300 South where that abandoned dry cleaner used to be. It'll be good to bring some housing back to that block...

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