Developments

Demolition work starts on Liberty Square project

Demolition work starts on Liberty Square project

Construction will soon begin on a large residential project in an area dominated by commercial and retail at the 600 East block of 400 and 500 South.  Demolition work has started on a collection of small warehouses and one-story commercial buildings to make way...

Commission approves four new residential developments

Commission approves four new residential developments

After a nearly four hour meeting, four infill residential projects are moving forward after the Salt Lake City Planning Commission approved with conditions each project.  Each of the four projects will increase the residential density in their respective...

Denver-based, co-working company announces new Granary location

Denver-based, co-working company announces new Granary location

Significant changes are coming to the Granary District, in addition to a neighborhood-wide mural project set underway, the neighborhood is becoming a destination for microbreweries and creative coworking. On Wednesday, city officials announced the neighborhood's...

Developers look to expand downtown residential offerings on 200 East

Developers look to expand downtown residential offerings on 200 East

The 200 South block of 200 East is in the middle of a significant transformation.  The block is beginning attracting developers interested in its proximity to popular bars, restaurants and downtown amenities.  There are currently three residential developments either...

Developers seek commission feedback for The Exchange

Developers seek commission feedback for The Exchange

Local developers, Giv Group plan to build The Exchange, a large mixed-use, mixed-income development at the 300 East block of 400 South but before construction can begin they'll need to clear a Conditional and Building Site Design Review with the Salt Lake City...

Work begins on new South Temple apartments

Work begins on new South Temple apartments

Dirt is finally moving at the site of the future Hardison apartments.  Preliminary construction began last week on the seven-story, 138-unit residential development.  The has project spent nearly three years in development and went before Salt Lake's Historic Landmark...

Developers seek additional floor for proposed Central Ninth project

Developers seek additional floor for proposed Central Ninth project

As the city fights its way out of a housing shortage, there will be increasing tension in the density debate as residents and local officials reevaluate appropriate building heights in some of the city's fastest-growing neighborhoods. This debate has long been...

Editorial: the City needs more low-stress bikeways not less

Editorial: the City needs more low-stress bikeways not less

In a region plagued by poor air quality, Salt Lake City leaders should be doing all they can to encourage people to get out of their cars.  But once again Mayor Jackie Biskupksi's administration is taking regressive steps in making our city more walkable and bicycle...

Mixed-use project set to replace underutilized corner of 400 South

Mixed-use project set to replace underutilized corner of 400 South

Salt Lake City's 400 South Corridor has long been a critical route connecting downtown to the University of Utah but for decades the area has been dominated by fast food and suburban-style retail.  While fast food and surface parking remain, in recent years the busy...

New townhomes planned for Guadalupe Neighborhood

New townhomes planned for Guadalupe Neighborhood

With a bevy of new developments to the south and the east, the historic Guadalupe, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, is poised for its own revival.  Despite its proximity to downtown, the neighborhood has suffered decades of neglect as a freeway, multiple rail...

Large townhomes project coming to 900 South

Large townhomes project coming to 900 South

The 900 South corridor continues its evolution as one of the city's most vibrant east-to-west corridors.  Not only will much of the street get a new urban trail and design, but the vibrancy of the street's three key activity nodes: 9th and 9th, Liberty Park and...