SALT LAKE CITY | Development Thread - Page 219

delts145 · #**4361** Posted **Apr 4, 2015, 4:23 PM**

Downtown Update

Popup parks provide interactive downtown experience

By Isaac Riddle - For more information and pictures on this and other projects go to: THE SLC BLOG http://www.theslcblog.org/author/iriddle81gmail-com/

A family visiting from Italy plays cornhole at the Toss-Around Park. Photo by Isaac Riddle.

Downtown Salt Lake’s population swells twice a year as over 125,000 people gather around Temple Square for the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Downtown Alliance chose the busy conference weekend to debut its Downtown Garden Stroll, five artist-designed public “popup” parks lining sidewalks on a two block stretch of Main Street.

“It is re-imaging an urban space,” said Nick Como, Senior Director of Communication and Marketing for the Downtown Alliance.

The goal of the Garden Stroll is to build upon Downtown’s largest urban garden, the gardens at Temple Square. Conference goers tend to not venture past Temple Square or the City Creek Center. The alliance wants to use the gardens to get visitors to explore other parts of downtown.

“I really like that it allows us to interact, to be a part of the exhibit,” said Audrey Ramos, a resident of West Valley visiting the Name That Flower park in front of the Utah Arts building. “You go from visitor to participant.”

Ramos was with her parents, in town visiting from Washington State...

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delts145 · #**4362** Posted **Apr 4, 2015, 4:53 PM**

Downtown Update - Marmalade Library

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Originally Posted by TheWire

The Marmalade Library off of 500 N and 300 W continues to rise at a good pace. Here are some progress photos:

North perspective:

South perspective:

Pics By TheWire

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delts145 · #**4363** Posted **Apr 6, 2015, 11:21 PM**

Downtown Update

Salt Lake City plans ‘bold’ renewal project near Rio Grande Depot

By Tony Semerad - The Salt Lake Tribune

http://www.sltrib.com/news/2351724-1...s-bold-renewal

City officials officially will dub the two-block overhaul — between 200 South and 400 South from 500 West to 600 West — Station Center. They will unveil a project logo as part of their well-vetted branding campaign tied to the site's proximity to the Utah Transit Authority's intermodal hub at Salt Lake Central Station...

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delts145 · #**4364** Posted **Apr 7, 2015, 1:30 PM**

Downtown Update - Depot District

Rio Grande Depot, By Lazytom

City hopes Station Center will set the standard for urban development

By Isaac Riddle - For more information and pictures on this and other projects go to: THE SLC BLOG http://www.theslcblog.org/author/iriddle81gmail-com/

...The Depot District, the neighborhood surrounding the Rio Grand Depot, provides more transit access than any other neighborhood in the state of Utah. Residents living in Station Center will have unprecedented transit access to the Salt Lake region. The Intermodal Hub is the terminus for the FrontRunner commuter rail line, the Blue TRAX light rail line, 14 bus routes (including three high-frequency routes) and a GREENbike station.

“We have a regional transit system that is the envy of this country,” said DJ Baxter, the Executive Director of the RDA. “If anybody wants to live in Salt Lake City without having to own a car or without having to use it very often, this (Station Center) will be the place to do it.”

In the last four years, the Utah Transit Authority has added over 70 miles of new track. Since 2011, the region has welcomed a commuter rail line, providing north and south connections to Salt Lake City from Provo to Ogden, and two new light rail lines connecting downtown to the airport and the western and southwestern suburbs...

...The RDA is continuing its focus on the pedestrian experience and breaking up Salt Lake’s large blocks with mid-block connections. Station Center will focus on street engagement by including active storefronts, mixed-used office and residential with ground floor retail and several pedestrian walkways and plazas. The city will also narrow 300 South, which is slated to become a festival street...

...Over 700 residential units have opened or are under construction within a block of the North Temple TRAX and FrontRunner station, since that station opened two years ago.

In Sugar House, over 600 residential units were built in close proximity to the S-Line streetcar terminus since the line opened in December of 2013.

Adjacent Broadway Park Lofts, Indicative of the Depot District's new Urban Chic development trend.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com

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delts145 · #**4365** Posted **Apr 10, 2015, 11:05 AM**

Downtown Update

Spring Mobile Leases 21,538 Square Feet of Office Space for New Corporate Headquarters

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sprin...121300274.html

...Spring Mobile is an industry leading wireless solutions retailer operating 430 stores in 25 states across the country. Since starting as a local business 14 years ago they have expanded to be the second largest AT&T dealer in America and now have over 1,500 employees nationwide. Spring Mobile is owned by GameStop and is part of GameStop's Technology Brands Division, which includes both Spring Mobile and Simply Mac.

This new downtown location will be used as the company's corporate headquarters, a move that will not only allow the company to maintain their local presence but to support further growth as well. Speaking on the move the lessee commented, "Spring has long been a community supporter, and we are excited to move our HQ closer to the many improvements that have been made to downtown Salt Lake City. While searching for the new location we were specifically looking for convenience for our employees and with this site the access to public transit is unprecedented, as is the proximity to the airport and freeway."

Located at 155 North 400 West Street, the five-story Gateway
Tech Center was built in 1909 as a warehouse and converted to office space in 1996...

Gateway Tech Center’s vintage construction provides a competitive advantage. “The building’s brick and timber construction
is the preferred product type for the vibrant Salt Lake City technology sector... Another draw for tenants is expected to be a neighboring
multimodal transit center that will provide convenient access to employees when it opens next year.

Vintage charm of Tech Center interiors.

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delts145 · #**4366** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 11:20 PM**

Downtown Update - Encore Apartments

The 189-unit, Encore Apartments will be seven-stories tall with five wood-framed floors above two levels of parking...

http://i2.wp.com/www.slcitynews.com

In Pictures: Encore has a big presence on 400 South

By Isaac Riddle - For more information and pictures on this and other projects go to: THE SLC BLOG http://www.theslcblog.org/author/iriddle81gmail-com/

The density that the Encore Apartments, on the 400 East block of 400 South, add to the 400 South corridor is palpable. While the seven-story, 189-unit apartment project will lack active uses at the street level, the project’s limited setback from the sidewalk does add to the block’s growing urban feel...

The Encore Apartments as seen from the intersection of 500 East and 400 South. Photo by Isaac Riddle.

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delts145 · #**4367** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 11:46 AM**

Downtown Update - The Bonneville

Central City Growth Continues With The Bonneville

By Isaac Riddle - For more information and pictures on this and other projects go to: THE SLC BLOG http://www.theslcblog.org/author/iriddle81gmail-com/

The Central City building boom continues in Salt Lake. Construction is scheduled to commence later this spring on The Bonneville, a 158-residential unit development planned for the 200
South block of 500 East, across from the Urban Lounge and Rye.

According to Adam Paul, the managing partner of apartment development and construction for JF Capital Partners, the project will be six-floors above ground, with five floors of residential
above two floors of parking. There will be 205 secure parking stalls with a ratio of 1.3 stalls per unit.

While each unit will have a parking stall, the development is in an area well served by transit. The project is two blocks from the Trolley TRAX station and is within a block of two
high-frequency bus routes.

The neighborhood surrounding The Bonneville is one of Salt Lake’s most walkable and bike-friendly. Residents living in The Bonneville will be a block from Smith’s Marketplace and
walking distance to many of Salt Lake’s restaurants and bars along 300 South. The 300 South protected bike lane is just a half block from project, providing quick access to downtown...

Rendering of The Bonneville looking west from 500 East.

delts145 · #**4368** Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 11:29 AM**

Downtown Update - West Station Apartments

West Station Apartments to debut in June

By Isaac Riddle - For more information and pictures on this and other projects go to: THE SLC BLOG http://www.theslcblog.org/author/iriddle81gmail-com/

The southwest corner of the West Station Apartments. Photo by Isaac Riddle.

The mild winter was good for the construction industry. The West Station Apartments development is two months ahead of schedule, the project was originally expected to open in August, but an updated project sign promises a June opening.

The project is completely framed-out and most of the exterior windows and doors have been installed. The West Station development is the first North Temple TSA (Transit Station Area) project to be constructed west of Interstate-15 since the Airport TRAX line opened in 2013.

The West Station Apartments will include 145 residential units with 212 surface parking spaces.

The project is directly east of the Sutherland’s Lumber store, near the North Temple and Redwood Road intersection. The developers plan to construct a pedestrian path to connecting residents to the retail and TRAX Station on North Temple.

The development is surrounding to the east and the south by a few acres of vacant land. If West Station is a success, the adjacent parcels could be the next phase of development for the North Temple/Redwood Road corridor.

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delts145 · #**4369** Posted **Apr 16, 2015, 1:55 PM**

Salt Lake City Proper Update - Ballpark Apartments

Ballpark Lofts

Floors: 6
Units: 62 residential units
Location: 1380 S West Temple
Other: First floor retail, structured parking garage, rooftop garden with patio overlooking Spring Mobile Ballpark.

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Originally Posted by SLCdude

FYI - Ribbon cutting for Ball Park Apartments is tomorrow morning.

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Originally Posted by Future Mayor

Nice to hear, I saw as I was driving around the other day that they had started the earth work on it.

Pic By Future Mayor

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delts145 · #**4370** Posted **Apr 16, 2015, 2:19 PM**

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Pride Festival at Washington Square

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Springtime at Washington Square. This Richardsonian Romanesque masterpiece serves as City Hall.
It's surrounding park-like setting has become one of Salt Lake City's most popular gathering sites.

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Sunrise over the Rockies. City hall as seen from the rotunda of the Matheson Courthouse.

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A city favorite is the Moshe Safdie designed library.

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Historic Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and heart of the popular Greek Festival

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delts145 · #**4371** Posted **Apr 18, 2015, 1:56 PM**

Downtown Update - 111 Tower - Utah Performing Arts Center and Regent Street

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http://111mainslc.com

________________________________________________________Utah Performing Arts Center and 111 Tower

________ ...Lead architects, Cesar Pelli and Mitch Hirsch explained in detail the design, which will include a three-balcony, opera house configuration for the seating area and a large,
________four-story “Winter Garden” lobby with glass exterior facing Main St. They also touted the fact that the theater building will have no “back”. With pedestrian passages from Main St. to Regent St,
________a public plaza in front of the truck loading docks, and a rejuvenated Regent St full of nightlife and daytime action, the NPAC will be a driving force in activating downtown, on the blocks to
________the immediate south of the spectacular new City Creek Center...

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____utahperformingarts.wordpress.com

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Originally Posted by SLC2GeorgetownU

NOW FOR THE ACTUAL TECHNICAL DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN!!!!!...(and just to add, this is actually really cool, I RULE for finding it.)

HERE ARE THE LINKS

https://prezi.com/wu-fyrihjq6x/111-south-main/

https://prezi.com/agv9fhji53qo/111-s...ake-city-utah/

ENJOY!!!

City unveils new plans for downtown Regent Street by 111 Tower & EPAC Theater

Jason Lee, Deseret News

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8...y-theater.html

Becker and other city administrators unveiled the new schematic design plans for the Regent Street block located on the east side of the new Eccles Theater, between 100 South and
200 South.

Artist rendering of view from 200 South of proposed Regent Street redevelopment project aimed at making the mid-block connector between City Creek and
the Gallivan Center a place to “gather, discover and connect.” (Salt Lake City)

The project would include retail and dining establishments, a public plaza, along with custom landscape architecture throughout the common areas. While the street would still be
accessed by motor vehicle traffic, the area would also be accessible to pedestrians and could be converted to pedestrian-only access for events such as concerts, Becker explained.

“Since I took office, a primary object is to make downtown a gathering place for the region — and have it be a true welcoming environment for people seeking all kinds of activities that you
can really only find in the downtown area,” he said. “We see this as part of what we are doing to make this the 'cultural core' of the region.”...

Artist rendering of view from 100 South of proposed Regent Street redevelopment project aimed at making the mid-block connector between City Creek and the
Gallivan Center a place to “gather, discover and connect.” (Salt Lake City)

...The redevelopment project is aimed at attracting more people into downtown and generating a distinctive experience that can’t happen anywhere else, said STRUCK agency's Brent Watts,
who is part of the creative design team for the Regent Street project.

“We want to create a 'branded' experience,” he said, adding that besides gathering and dining, the corridor will include local artists and local shops.

“We want sizeable, small-scale retail shops on the street,” Watts said. “That’s important.”...

Salt Lake City redevelopment project aimed at making the mid-block connector of Regent Street between City Creek and the Gallivan Center a place to
“gather, discover and connect.” (Salt Lake City)

Timeline Updates

EPAC update:

I took a tour today of the EPAC and here’s some info I remember.
-Starting March the exterior cladding will begin.
-The EPAC height is completed.
-Plumbing/Electrical etc is being worked on now.
-There is a crew of 150 working on the site 6 days a week, from 7am-10pm at night.
-They are ahead of schedule but wouldn’t say how much.
-The tower next door has a foundation gap of two and half feet and is a month behind schedule but are catching up.
-Regent St will be completely redone, with higher end street materials, landscaping, lighting, art installations, and flow pretty seamlessly from City Creek Center, with a focus on leading
walkers through the mid street walkway to Main St, but will also continue on down to Second South.
-The EPAC is scheduled to open April of 2016.
-The water pump system starts on the roof, go down a piping system to holding stations in the basement and pumped out to the Main St water line. Sounded pretty nuts.
-There will be art installations all throughout the foyer and they met with the artists on Monday and they seemed super psyched about it.
-Parts of the foundation have 5’ of concrete, so that the audience won’t be able to feel Trax pass by.

What they are accomplishing, with such speed is quite remarkable, especially since both construction crews of the Tower and EPAC have to work around and with each other. No word on
when the Tower will be completed.[/QUOTE]

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Originally Posted by Twothirty8

Here's some pics of my EPAC Tour. If you have any questions, I'll try to answer them.

Woah, Wall!

First Level foyer looking towards Main St

Steel Workers on the first level.

Looking toward 1st South from the main level, so you are seeing Tower construction.

Hallway to Auditorium/Stage

First Floor near Main Street

What I presume to be looking up towards the Blackbox area.

This is a look up at all the walkways of different levels, you will be able to see this view from the main foyer.

This is the gap between the EPAC and the Tower. I think I must have heard wrong, because that gap ain't 2.5'.

Pics By Twothirty8

March 19th

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Originally Posted by SLCdude

Pic By SLCdude

March 23rd

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Originally Posted by msbutah

New banner up on 111

Pic By Msbutah

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Originally Posted by Reachforthesky

March 27th - Eccles Theater branding unveiled, 'The Lion King' slated for 2017

Great video with new pictures of the inside of the new theater

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=33986692&nid...s_cid=queue-16

March 31st

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Originally Posted by DCRes

111 From Regent Street at City Creek Center

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April 21st

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Originally Posted by EPdesign

Pic By EPdesign

April 21st

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Originally Posted by airhero

Work has begun on the portion of 111 hanging over the PAC

Pic By Airhero

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delts145 · #**4372** Posted **Apr 20, 2015, 11:06 AM**

Central Metro - Topgolf is Aiming for Salt Lake City

http://topgolf.com/us/company/press-...alt-lake-city/

...Topgolf® will begin construction on the 65,000-square-foot facility this spring; the venue is expected to open to the public in early 2016.

Topgolf Salt Lake City will be located in Midvale at the northwest corner of Bingham Junction Boulevard and Jordan River Boulevard (7200 S). The location is approximately 12 minutes southwest of downtown Salt Lake City. Topgolf is leasing 12 acres from Wadsworth Development Group as part of its 35-acre RiverWalk mixed-use development consisting of Class A office space, retail and residential housing.

Topgolf is the only entertainment center of its kind, offering competitive golfing games for all ages and skill levels and advanced technology to track players’ shots. Those who just want to relax can enjoy the upscale, laid-back ambiance that boasts more than 230 high-definition flat-screen TVs and an extensive food and beverage menu.

“Salt Lake City is one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States both for job growth and for our target demographic,” said Topgolf Vice President of Real Estate Zach Shor. “This is a community that appreciates outdoor recreation, and we think residents will embrace having another option for entertainment, dining and golf. Topgolf is excited about the location we selected as it will offer fantastic visibility and access from most of Salt Lake City.”

The new three-level location will include up to 3,000 square feet of private event space and 102 climate-controlled hitting bays that can host up to six players at one time. Shor estimates that Topgolf Salt Lake City will serve approximately 450,000 visitors in its first year of operation. Nearly half of all Topgolf guests describe themselves as “non-golfers.” ...

...Topgolf’s economic impact in its local communities is remarkable, creating 450 full- and part-time jobs at each location and serving as an anchor tenant that tends to attract other popular franchises to the area. In fact, its economic output in Salt Lake City alone is expected to exceed $264.5 million over a 10-year-period, according to a third-party audit...

Massive golf facility is coming to Midvale

http://www.24saltlake.com/news/topgolf-midvale-utah/

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=33882023

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delts145 · #**4373** Posted **Apr 22, 2015, 1:14 PM**

Central Metro

inContact Center to be a cornerstone of 1,100 acre, multi-billion dollar The Cairns project

Anderson Wahlen & Associates

SALT LAKE CITY -- inContact (NASDAQ: SAAS), the leading provider of cloud contact center software and contact center agent optimization tools, today announces plans for a campus with more than 350,000 square feet of office space in Sandy, Utah. Raddon Development and Workers Compensation Fund will begin development of the campus in early 2015 with an expected completion of the first building by March, 2016. inContact's explosive growth during the past 2 years, which has seen the company double in size to almost 1,000 employees, along with the expectation of similar expansion in the near future, is the primary driving force behind inContact Center.

The new campus, inContact Center, will be located at 9700 South State Street just south west of the South Towne Exposition Center. inContact Center will begin with a 125,000 square foot building with plans to include two additional buildings for a total of more than 350,000 square feet of office space throughout the campus. To accommodate the influx of new people to the area, inContact Center will feature a four-story parking structure with 1,093 spaces in addition to street-level parking lots and spaces.

"In the last year, inContact grew the employee base by 28% in Utah, and by 65% overall throughout the U.S. and the world," noted Paul Jarman, CEO at inContact. "With the construction of inContact Center, we plan to create a world-class employee experience with room to grow into the 2020s."

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delts145 · #**4374** Posted **Apr 22, 2015, 1:30 PM**

Central Metro

Hamilton Partners, The Kachadurian Group and the Utah Transportation Authority (UTA) are partnering to develop The East Village.

A rendering of the East Village, a transit-oriented development in partnership with UTA that is currently under construction. It will be part of The Cairns, a 1,100-acre city center development announced today. (Ravell Call, Deseret News)

Hamilton Partners, The Kachadurian Group and the Utah Transportation Authority (UTA) are partnering to develop The East Village, a $42.6 million lifestyle community in Sandy, Utah providing living, working, and retail space with a modern flair. The mixed-use, transit-oriented development is the first joint development of its kind in the nation, created in partnership with a regional transit authority...

...“The East Village is not just a place for people to live. It is designed for people who seek an active lifestyle,” said Bruce Bingham, a founding partner with Hamilton Partners. “We are creating a community unlike anything Utahans have ever seen. The East Village offers direct access to the TRAX station for residents who want an easy connection to the region, as well as interesting places throughout the property for residents who want to interact with friends closer to home.”

The heart of The East Village community is a UTA TRAX light rail station, which is located in the center of the development. Within minutes, residents of The East Village may access major employment centers across the Wasatch Front, as well as world-class ski resorts, the state’s finest restaurants, a wide selection or retail shops and entertainment venues.

“The East Village has the potential to completely redefine how residents commute throughout the Salt Lake Valley, and UTA wants to be part of this transformation,” said Michael Allegra, general manager for UTA. “It is our hope that more developers will see the demand for, and the value of, creating projects that provide residents with easy access to public transportation. Working together, we can provide a less stressful commute for employees, as well as improve our region’s air quality by reducing the amount of traffic on our roads. ”

The East Village’s unique lifestyle amenities will encourage residents to interact with their neighbors. Among these is a party room with a gourmet kitchen, which will be used for resident cooking classes and specialty tastings. A theater and gaming center, Internet lounge, café, fire pit lounge and elegant pool also provide inviting atmospheres for pre-arranged or impromptu gatherings. An advanced fitness center, yoga studio and community garden will appeal to residents who want to focus on wellness activities.

Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will also find amenities to address their needs at The East Village. The community will include space to store skis, snowboards and other winter recreational gear.

Upon completion, The East Village multifamily community will offer 271 units with rents ranging from $725 - $1,387. The development will be composed of the following:
•26 studio units (440 - 685 square feet)
•15 junior one bedroom, one bath (635 square feet)
•145 one bedroom, one bath (690 – 860 square feet)
•27 one bedroom with den, one bath (740 – 1060 square feet)
•55 two bedroom, two bath (1040 – 1260 square feet)
•3 two bedroom, two bath with office (1244 square feet)

Rents will range from $725 - $1,387. Rents and unit size are subject to change.

Apartment amenities will include GE Artistry appliances, quartz countertops, solid wood cabinetry, plank flooring in the living areas, plush bedroom carpeting, full-size GE stackable washers and dryers, individually controlled furnace and air conditioning, and oversized soaking bathtubs. Select units will feature decorative pendant lighting, walk-in closets, balconies, Juliet balconies, private patios and private entrances.

The East Village multifamily community is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2015. Pre-leasing is scheduled for Fall 2015. For more information about The East Village, and to see 3D renderings of the multifamily units, visit www.tevliving.com.

Future phases of The East Village will include construction of 900 additional multifamily units, as well as 30,000 square feet of retail space and 300,000 square feet of commercial office space.

delts145 · #**4375** Posted **Apr 23, 2015, 5:26 PM**

Downtown

Changing Seasons at Denver Street

By Isaac Riddle - For more information and pictures on this and other projects go to: THE SLC BLOG http://www.theslcblog.org/author/iriddle81gmail-com/

Construction crews have been working aggressively on the Seasons at Denver Street, on the northeast corner of 400 South and Denver Street. Since the last photo update, less than two months ago, the project’s final three floors have been nearly framed out, with just the south portion remaining to be framed.

The 92 unit development will consist of 68 one-bedroom units and 28 two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a theater, hot tub, sun deck and a business and fitness center...

The northeast corner of the Seasons at Denver Street. Photo by Isaac Riddle.

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delts145 · #**4376** Posted **Apr 23, 2015, 6:07 PM**

Downtown

Salt Lake City Ok's 3.5 million loan to help State Street Project

http://www.sltrib.com/news/2396254-1...ity-oks-35m-in

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) In 2012, to much fanfare, construction began on the Plaza at State Street development at 255 S. State St. The project is being developed by Tannach Properties LLC in conjunction with the Salt Lake City RDA. But the project ran into structural and design problems and delays. The $32 million project is budgeted to come in around $52 million with completion at the end of 2015 - one year behind schedule.

The La Porte Project

Constructions activity back at State Street Plaza

Isaac Riddle | July 2, 2014 | Developments, Salt Lake City, Under Construction

Read More: http://www.theslcblog.org/?p=145

If good things truly come to those who wait, then the La Porte Group’s The Plaza at State Street project will be amazing. Indeed, construction has at times seemed to move at an unbearably slow pace or at times appeared to have halted altogether. Construction of the Plaza at 237 S. State St. started over two years ago, yet the project’s steel frames are built to just the third of the planned 10 floors.

The good news is that construction has resumed and steel should start to rise again at the plaza. The project broke ground May of 2012 and La Porte anticipated the project’s completion by November of 2013. But various unforeseen obstacles during construction of the underground parking garage caused repeated delays.

The Plaza at State Street will be a mixed used project designed around an European-style plaza. The project will included 2-floors of underground parking, first floor commercial space and 136 income restricted units and 44 market rate units. The units will range in size from studios to four-bedroom apartments -a more diverse selection than is typically found downtown.

The Plaza will help to further engage downtown. The project is just two blocks from Harmons Grocery Store, City Creek shopping center and two different Trax stations, creating a more walkable community. Having more residential and retail along State Street will also help move the street-level energy typically found just on Main Street.

La Porte also has preserved the historical facades of the site’s previous tenants: the REX theater and the Regis and Cambridge hotels, which will incorporated into the new project.
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Construction as seen from State Street. Photo By Isaac Riddle

Construction as seen from Edison Street. Following Photos By Isaac Riddle

Historic building being incorporated into the new project. Following Photos by Isaac Riddle.

Pics By Isaac Riddle

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delts145 · #**4377** Posted **Apr 25, 2015, 8:13 PM**

CHG Healthcare expanding, building new headquarters

April 10th, 2015

http://utah.justgoodnews.biz/2015/04...-headquarters/

SALT LAKE CITY— It was declared yesterday by CHG Healthcare Services and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) that CHG will be enlarging their Utah operations. The company will construct a new headquarters in the Salt Lake area, increasing the number of jobs in the community by about 500 and yielding an expected capital investment of $9.2 million.

“CHG has been a staple to the community for many years,” said Val Hale, executive director of GOED. “We are thrilled that they see the value in expanding their headquarters location. Our highly-skilled workforce and business-friendly environment will readily support the company’s future growth and success.”

CHG Healthcare Services has signaled that their expansion will make roughly 500 jobs available over the upcoming decade. The total wages, which includes medical benefits, in aggregate are anticipated to be over 125 percent of the average wage in Salt Lake County. The estimated new state wages for the duration of the agreement are expected to be around $219,032,817. Predicted new state tax revenues, coming from corporate, payroll and sales taxes, are estimated to be $8,533,834 over 10 years.

delts145 · #**4378** Posted **Apr 25, 2015, 8:35 PM**

Downtown Adj.

Enclave Apartments progressing quickly

http://www.isyourhome.com

By Isaac Riddle - For more information and pictures on this and other projects go to: THE SLC BLOG http://www.theslcblog.org/author/iriddle81gmail-com/

The Enclave Apartments are nearly framed out...The project consists of four, three and four-story buildings with 251 residential units. Three of the four buildings are framed out, with the fourth just needing the roof to be framed.

The units will be mostly one and two bedroom, with some three-bedroom units available. One hundred percent of the 251 units will be designated for families that make 60 percent of the area median income ($28,860 for an individual $41,220 for a family of four).

The southwest building in the Enclave Apartments development. Photo by Isaac Riddle.

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delts145 · #**4379** Posted **Apr 25, 2015, 9:31 PM**

Southern Metro Updates

View of Southern Metro

http://rasmussenadventure.blogspot.c...1_archive.html

Payson LDS Temple Completed - Hundreds of thousands expected to visit during open house

http://www.ldschurchtemples.com

FOX13 NEWS - PAYSON, Utah — http://fox13now.com/2015/04/24/hundr...ng-open-house/

The public got their first look at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ new temple in Payson Friday, and the open house is expected to draw in hundreds of thousands of people to Payson before the temple’s dedication on June 7.

As expected, it was a busy first day. Each hour, temple volunteers helped thousands through the gates to see inside for themselves.

More than 300,000 people have RSVP’d to get a glimpse inside. The mahogany wood lining the inside, chandeliers and stained glass windows were favorite aspects for most walking through. But for the locals in Payson, the apple orchard motif that celebrates the town’s farming culture stands out.

“There used to be a lot of orchards in Payson, we had several; seeing it in the temple hit a special part in our heart,” said Riley Alan of Payson...

Payson Temple and Princess Timpanogos by Rory Wallwork @ http://www.ldstemple.pics/store/pays...anogos-sunset/

delts145 · #**4380** Posted **Apr 26, 2015, 10:58 AM**

Southern Metro

University Place
The University Place Master Plan has been designed to create a town center for the city of Orem. University Mall is the largest and oldest shopping center in Utah County, and already
serves as a central gathering place for Orem residents and Utah County shoppers. The existing mall is to be upgraded and will serve as an indoor retail Main Street and will be bookended by
state-of-the-art, stunning office towers.

The office portion of the master plan incorporates two proposed sites for signature office buildings. Two buildings are situated prominently on the Grand Plaza. Both buildings are envisioned
to be iconic buildings with a strong corporate identity. The plan also envisions two iconic office towers framing the corner of State and University Parkway.

Woodbury's evolution of this site into a rich, diverse mixed-use town center where people can live, work and play will provide a choice environment for those who prefer a more active,
walkable community... http://www.woodburycorp.com/offices-university-place

The University Mall opened in March of 1973. It is an award-winning regional shopping center with 1.3 million square-feet. The mall is located at one of the busiest intersections in Utah
where University Parkway and State Street cross. The location offers fantastic exposure with over 100,000 average vehicle trips daily. The mall is also strategically placed less than five minutes
from Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University. Combined, these two schools boast enrollment of over 60,000 students.

The Woodbury Corporation originally developed the mall and to this day remains the owner and operator. Recently, a new mixed use development was approved for the University Mall site,
which contains 112 acres. The mixed use development will be known as University Place and will include 600,000 square feet of office, 1,100 housing units, 1.3 million square feet of retail, a
two-acre civic plaza and park, a swim and tennis club, an outdoor music venue, and a hotel.

Phase one is under construction and will include an office building on University Parkway, an underground parking garage, over 400 residential units, and the addition of RC Willey as a new
retail anchor with 150,000 square feet...http://econdev.orem.org/Orem/Feature...iversity-Place

Renderings, University Place - Courtesy Woodbury Corp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by javiniscool

At University Place formerly known
as University Mall the new anchor RC Willey has opened their store. It's
the second largest in the chain and is really nice. This is just part of the
work going on there . Definitely good to see something in the place
of Nordstrom and get more foot traffic in the mall. I heard, not sure, but
that Ashley furniture would be taking over the old location on univ. pkwy
and main. Will be really interesting seeing how that area of Orem
increases in density and how it will look as a mix use area over time .

RC Willey opens in bigger and better
Orem flagship location

http://www.heraldextra.com/business/...4cdea962c.html

Karissa Neeley - The Daily Herald

For those who haven’t been in a RC Willey for a while, the company believes the new store
at the east end of University Place in Orem may just be worth another look. This isn’t the RC Willey
of a year ago.

“After 25 years, it was time for an upgrade. Our old building was outdated
and did not reflect the growth our company has enjoyed,” said Larry
Smalley, RC Willey Orem general manager.

The new RC Willey's main lobby seen during a tour the day before its opening, at University Place in Orem on
Tuesday, March 31, 2015. GRANT HINDSLEY, Daily Herald

Updates are prevalent throughout. From the waterfall wall when
customers enter from the mall, to the multiple zones dedicated to
specific furniture styles, to the natural lighting and skylights
throughout -- there is a new look and feel to the store...

GRANT HINDSLEY, Daily Herald