Urban centers have long been a gathering place for a region's homeless population. Because of this many cities struggle with how to handle large homeless populations, with some cities resorting to treating the homeless like criminals and those who attempt to offer...
Developments
In Pictures: Courtyard by Marriott framed out
The 175 room, Courtyard by Marriott is framed out to its fifth and final floor. The street presence of the new hotel can be felt as it takes up almost the entire south side of the block on 100 South between 300 and 400 West. The Courtyard by Marriott is adjacent to...
Construction should soon commence on Alta Gateway apartments
It has been almost a year since the Salt Lake planning commission approved plans for the Alta Gateway apartments. But construction crews should being to emerge in the area just west of the Gateway as the developers, Wood Partners, have applied for building permits...
Wilmington Gardens providing more than just new residents
Hidden Hollow will soon be a little less hidden. The small park that links the Sugar House business district to Sugar House park, via the Sugar House Draw, will now have another entry point off Wilmington Avenue as part of the Wilmington Gardens development.
Planning Commision approves pedestrain-friendly development near Liberty Park
The immediate vicinity surrounding the 80-acre Liberty Park is long overdue for some new development. Salt Lake City's second largest park is two city blocks wide and four city blocks long, providing multiple pedestrian access points into the park, yet most...
Seasons at Library Square’s next phase fails to impress Planning Commission
The developers of Seasons at Library Square unsuccessfully argued before the Planning Commission Wednesday for approval to zoning variances that would allow construction of a nearly identical second phase adjacent to the first phase that is currently under...
Public-private partnership could result in large development for downtown
Salt Lake County is seeking input from the private sector on how to maximize the 3.11 acre site for the proposed district attorney's offices. The county released a Request for Information (RFI) late October and is considering a public-private partnership to develop...
Big box retail is getting new neighbors in Ballpark neighborhood
The Ballpark neighborhood is dominated by suburban-style development: big box retailers, surface parking lots, car dealerships and fast-food restaurants. The area is ripe for more urban development thanks to its proximity to the freeway, the Ballpark TRAX station at...
In Pictures: The Hope Lodge is mostly framed-out
The Hope Lodge is nearly framed out. Demolition for the Hope Lodge, a residential lodge for adult cancer patients receiving treatment in area hospitals, began in the spring with construction commencing over the summer. The lodge will be completed and ready to...
In Pictures: The concrete is rising at the Seasons at Denver Street
Demolition is completed and construction is fully underway on the Seasons at Denver Street, a five-story apartment building at the corner of 400 South and Denver Street. The concrete has risen above ground level now and framing should commence in the next few weeks. ...
New dining option for East Liberty Park
The "9th and 9th" and "15th and 15th" districts are about to get some competition. The Salt Lake Planning Commission has approved variances for a new mix-used building in the East Liberty Park neighborhood. The development is planned for the parcel adjacent to...
Microbrewery in the works for the Granary District
More good things are coming to 700 South. In addition to a new office building at 223 West 700 South, beer will soon be brewing in the neighborhood after the Salt Lake City Planning Commission recently approved the conversion of a vacant warehouse at 316 West 700...












