Developments

City selects artist for Regent Street public art installation

City selects artist for Regent Street public art installation

Most of Regent Street between 100 and 200 South is completed and the street, with the help of some very popular new restaurants, is beginning to attract foot traffic.  Now a long-visioned public art installation is again moving forward.  On Monday May 21, the...

In Pictures:  South Salt Lake City’s downtown rising

In Pictures: South Salt Lake City’s downtown rising

South Salt Lake City's vision for a new downtown is starting to gain traction.  Several residential projects are underway with more to come in the next few years.  The city calls the creation of a downtown area "one of the most significant actions in South Salt Lake's...

City to test roundabout in the 9th and 9th neighborhood

City to test roundabout in the 9th and 9th neighborhood

The complicated five-way stop at the intersection of 900 South, 1100 East and Gilmer Drive appears headed for a redesign and city transportation officials are test running different design options.  From May 16 to May 23, the intersections will feature a pop-up...

Developer plans apartments near Fairmont Park

Developer plans apartments near Fairmont Park

Sugar House's building boom looks like it will hold steady over the next few years, including in the immediate area surrounding the Fairmont S-Line Station.  Developers, Lowe Property Group, plan to build The Fairmont, a proposed six-story, 59-unit residential...

Commission votes in support of street closure for 9-Line Trail

Commission votes in support of street closure for 9-Line Trail

For active transportation advocates, it can often feel like you are at war with streets that prioritize cars over everything else and the cars keep winning, but during Wednesday's Salt Lake City Planning Commission meeting active transportation won out.   Commission...

Revised Liberty Square project moving forward

Revised Liberty Square project moving forward

The Liberty Square development has been through several renditions, including multiple redesigns and reducing the project from a proposed four-story, 135-unit residential building to a 53-unit, townhome-style rental project.  But due to issues with fire code...

In Pictures:  Sugar House’s building boom continues

In Pictures: Sugar House’s building boom continues

Construction continues unabated in the Sugar House Business District with four projects actively underway, bringing new jobs, residents, hotel guests and a small amount of additional retail to the area.  Although 21 by Urbana does replace some local businesses, the...

Gateway to be home to a new food hall and wine bar

Gateway to be home to a new food hall and wine bar

As Salt Lake grows, so does its food scene as 2018 is on track to be a very significant year for the city's culinary offerings.  On Thursday, representatives from The Gateway announced that SkinnyFats, a Las Vegas-based “Live Healthy, Live Happy” restaurant, will open...

Demolition underway for new mixed-use development

Demolition underway for new mixed-use development

Demolition is nearly complete of two former commercial structures at the southwest corner of the 500 East and 1300 South intersection.  Jolley & Jube Investments, have demolished the two buildings to make way for construction of the proposed  Wells Mixed-use...

More mid-density housing coming to Liberty Wells

More mid-density housing coming to Liberty Wells

Salt Lake City's current sellers' market has seen home prices jump across the city, but in the Liberty Wells neighborhood the spike in home prices has been more pronounced as more people are drawn to the neighborhood that boasts quick access to downtown, good transit...

Large townhome project underway in the Ballpark Neighborhood

Large townhome project underway in the Ballpark Neighborhood

Kensington Avenue between Main and State Streets already has a diverse amount of amenities, including a costume shop, microbrewery, two Asian food markets and a restaurant.  Later this year the block will also be home to new residential units.  Construction is well...

Wasatch Community Gardens planning new Central City campus

Wasatch Community Gardens planning new Central City campus

Wasatch Community Gardens (WCG) is ready to expand not only their reach but their flagship garden at the 600 East block of 800 South as part of their CityGarden project.  The organization focuses on urban agriculture, youth mentorship and community education and plans...