Developments

RDA approves extension for State Street Plaza project

RDA approves extension for State Street Plaza project

The State Street Plaza project has been given a lifeline.  On Tuesday, the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake (RDA) granted forbearance to the original development agreement between the agency and the plaza developers.  The forbearance will extend the loan-guarantee...

Planning Commission deems proposed 9th and 9th development too large

Planning Commission deems proposed 9th and 9th development too large

The Planning Commission rejected zoning variances for what would be the first mixed-used residential development in the 9th and 9th business district, tentatively called the 9th and 9th Mixed Use Development.  Dozens of angry residents turned out to Wednesday's...

In Pictures: New offices in Central 9th mostly complete

In Pictures: New offices in Central 9th mostly complete

The exterior of the new offices for the Utah Non Profit Housing Corporation (UNPHC) is complete.  The project at 223 West 700 South adds some color to a block dominated by various shades of brown.  UNPHC will begin to move into their new offices from their current...

In Pictures: Enclave Apartments will provide needed affordable housing

In Pictures: Enclave Apartments will provide needed affordable housing

With 50 percent of renters spending over 30 percent of their income on housing costs and an estimated affordable housing gap of 8,200 units, there is a significant need for affordable housing in Salt Lake City. The dearth of affordable housing in the city led to a new...

In Pictures: New homes offer more options in urban living

In Pictures: New homes offer more options in urban living

*The original version of this article incorrectly described the landscaping as "zero landscaping." The finishing touches are being added to the Gin and Tonic House project.  The two homes that make up the development are designed for residents looking for more options...

Cowboy Partners building new apartments in downtown

Cowboy Partners building new apartments in downtown

Construction has begun on the Liberty Crest Apartments at 150 South and 200 East in downtown Salt Lake City.  The seven-story apartment building will consist of five floors of residential above three levels of parking. The project includes 177 residential units and...

Utah Fairpark may finally get a soccer stadium

Utah Fairpark may finally get a soccer stadium

Eight years after losing out to Sandy in a bid to house the Real Salt Lake stadium, the Utah State Fairpark may finally get a soccer stadium.  On Monday, the Utah State Fairpark Chairman of the Board, Roger Beattie and Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen formally...

In Pictures: Performing Arts Center on track for early 2016 debut

In Pictures: Performing Arts Center on track for early 2016 debut

Construction of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater appears to be very much on schedule.   The theater is expected to be completed in a year from now and open to the public by spring 2016.  The theater will include a 2,500 seat Main Hall and smaller black...

NoBrow to become Blue Copper

NoBrow to become Blue Copper

Central 9th's No Brow Coffee Werks at the intersection of 900 South and 200 West will soon be no more.  Within the next few weeks, the eight-year old coffee shop will re-brand itself as Blue Copper, after the local coffee roaster that already supplies over half of the...

Bike-orientated restaurants coming to downtown

Bike-orientated restaurants coming to downtown

It can be difficult to dissuade people in the Salt Lake Valley from driving into the capital city.  Even with air quality concerns, expanded bike lanes, a popular bike sharing program and mass transit options, most people still prefer to drive. Real estate developer...